A U.S. beef roadshow to remember
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), represented in the GCC region and Egypt by Arab Marketing and Finance, Inc. (AMFI) S.A.L., invited importers, retailers, distributors, chefs, influencers and bloggers to attend a U.S. Beef Roadshow, which consisted of a series of U.S. Beef Training Workshops and featured Chef Jay McCarthy, a well-known chef with sound expertise and years of experience in the field.
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi appoints Eleni Tsolakou as its first female GM
The management team at Park Rotana and Park Arjaan by Rotana Abu Dhabi has welcomed its first female general manager, Eleni Tsolakou.
Spain in the spotlight
Spain’s hotel supply is characterized by mid- and upscale hotels. However, the number of higher-end hotels is increasing at a rapid pace, as HVS’ Maria Coll, senior associate, and Sophie Perret, senior director, explain.
Chef Hugo Soulery brings Tastes of the World to the desert
Newly appointed chef Hugo Soulery will be tasked with driving the development of sensational menus at Terra Solis Dubai, a unique desert getaway set to open in October 2022.
Famed photographer Roger Moukarzel discusses the Hilton Waitographer initiative
Roger Moukarzel is a firm believer in the power of photography in the hospitality world. Here, the award-winning Lebanese photographer explains how restaurants and hotels can benefit from user-generated content and why he decided to team up with Hilton Hotels.
Kitchen secrets with Chef Himanshu Saini of Trèsind Studio
Chef Himanshu Saini invites us for a behind-the-scenes look at Tresind Studio, Dubai’s Michelin-starred restaurant.
Brushing up on responsible consumerism with Hilari Voorthuis of Accor
Responsible for bringing restaurants and bars to the forefront of Accor’s hotels, Hilari Voorthuis, F&B manager of Accor India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, explains responsible consumerism in all its forms.
Premier Inn Qatar appoints new senior management team
As part of Premier Inn Middle East’s growth strategy, a new management team has been appointed ahead of the World Cup, which will take place in November and December. The Doha hotels are part of an 11-strong growing portfolio of Premier Inn hotels in the Middle East. There are currently seven hotels in Dubai and two in Abu Dhabi, with more properties in existing and new markets in the pipeline.
Tonino Lamborghini Mare Nostrum Skypool Restaurant Dubai appoints management team ahead of launching
Tonino Lamborghini Mare Nostrum Skypool Restaurant Dubai, a high-end Italian eatery on level 14 of Radisson Beach Resort at West Beach, The Palm Jumeirah, has appointed its management team ahead of its mid-September opening. Overseeing the branded restaurant are founders Russell Treadwell and Alex Blahyj.
