Ian McDonald appointed director of FF&E at MG Hotel Supplies
McDonald has successfully delivered hospitality FF&E projects in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean.
A look inside Gulf Hotels Group with Fares Yactine
With more than 24 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Fares Yactine, vice president MEA Gulf Hotels Group and general manager of Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & SPA, has contributed to the success of a number of large hotel groups, including Melia, IHG, Habtoor Hospitality and Accor. In this interview, he shares his passion for Gulf Hotels Group and what’s on the horizon.
60 seconds with Christian Rosse, executive chef of Amwaj Rotana JBR Dubai
From a 17-year-old apprentice in a small farmhouse in North Germany to leading the kitchen of a five-star Amwaj Rotana in Dubai, Chef Christian Rosse’s career path has been nothing short of amazing.
Five minutes with Kamp Catering’s Richard Seidel
Richard Seidel, Kamp Catering’s development chef, tells us everything we need to know about the group’s portfolio of trendy restaurants.
New cluster GM at Fairmont The Palm, Movenpick JLT, Riva Beach Club and Th8 Hotel, Dubai
Aurelio Giraudo has led luxury hospitality companies including Four Seasons, Shangri-La and Marriott among others.
5 minutes with Bana Kalash Kobrosly, general manager of Rentokil Boecker Lebanon
A seasoned expert in hygiene and food safety, Bana Kalash Kobrosly is general manager of Rentokil Boecker Lebanon. Here, she shares the firm’s latest news and expansion plans.
Kempinski Hotels appoints new CEO for the EMEA region
Timur Sentuerk has been appointed CEO for EMEA at Kempinski Hotels, and has been named a member of the management board.
Two new leaders join CBRE’s Middle East hotels and tourism team
Ali Manzoor has joined CBRE as head of hotels and tourism – Middle East and Ben Parkins as associate director.
Haitham Mattar, IHG’s transformational leader
Years of experience in building high-performing teams has led Haitham Mattar to his current position of managing director for India, Middle East and Africa at IHG, as well as his role on the Development Tourism Board of the UAE. We spoke to the transformational hospitality, travel and tourism leader to learn more about his management style and his future plans for the brand.
Hussain Dagher joins Al Raha Beach Hotel as executive chef
Prior to joining Al Raha Beach Hotel, Chef Hussain Dagher worked in Lebanon, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey and Qatar.
