Five minutes with Andreas Wissdorf, multi-property GM of Marriott International in Kuwait
With over three decades of experience in international hotel operations and leadership in the hospitality industry, Andreas Wissdorf, multi-property general manager for Marriott International in Kuwait, is a seasoned professional. We discover more about Wissdorf and how he plans to navigate the future of The Marriott Executive Apartments Kuwait City.
In the kitchen with Ahmad Abu Azzab
With over 20 years of culinary experience, we meet local talent Ahmad Abu Azzab, executive chef of Centro Mada Amman by Rotana.
Eugeniu Gheorghiciuc appointed GM of Attiko restaurant Dubai
Sunset Hospitality has appointed Eugeniu Gheorghiciuc as the new general manager of Attiko. With 14 years of solid F&B experience in Dubai, Gheorghiciuc will oversee all operations across the venue and play an integral part in expanding the brand globally.
Coffee time with Khalid Al Malki, brand manager of Tres Marias Coffee KSA
In this exclusive interview, Khalid Al Malki, brand manager of Tres Marias KSA, shares his wealth of knowledge about the brewing culture and deep understanding of the coffee market.
Expanding Ishraq Hospitality’s horizons with CEO Richard Haddad
At the helm of Ishraq Hospitality, Richard Haddad is focused on driving the company’s growth with its vast hotel portfolio and regional expansion as well as tackling the sustainability predicament. We sat with the CEO to learn more about his plans for the company.
Transforming hospital food into a five-star experience with Rabih Adel Hanna
Rabih Adel Hanna is a highly organized and detail-oriented F&B manager at Andalusia Medical Services, as well as a lead executive chef. Here, he explains how he’s elevating hospital food to a five-star dining experience.
Tony Leonardi appointed chef de cuisine of Carna by Dario Cecchini
Born and raised in Paris, France, Cecchini began his culinary journey at the age of 18, having been inspired by his love for the art of cooking and great produce, a decision that was greatly supported by his mentors and master chefs Christian Etchebest, Yves Camdeborde and Jean Francois Piege.
In the kitchen with Eslam Elmansy
As the executive pastry chef of Hyatt Regency Cairo West hotel, Eslam Elmansy makes sure that every guest’s meal ends on a sweet note. Here, he reveals some of his favorite ingredients and shares a delicious recipe.
A view from the top with award-winning chef Aïmen Samhoud
French Tunisian chef Aïmen Samhoud, winner of MBC Top Chef 2022, now leads the kitchen at Fairmont Grand Hotel Genève. He firmly believes that the key to success lies in approaching everything with love and passion. With over 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality, he reflects on his remarkable journey and how he won the 2022 edition of MBC Top Chef.
Eid El Adha culinary trends around the Middle East
Three accomplished chefs take us on a culinary tour around the Middle East, sharing Eid El Adha food trends and essential menu items.