5 minutes with AMFORHT’s president Philippe François

5 minutes with AMFORHT’s president Philippe François

Philippe François, president of AMFORHT, gives us an overview of the future of tourism and his role at AMFORHT.

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A sweet encounter with Valrhona’s leading team during World’s 50 Best Awards

A sweet encounter with Valrhona’s leading team during World’s 50 Best Awards

Behind every successful brand is a winning team, which is something Valrhona knows only too well. We sat with Guillaume Lafaix, IMEA business unit manager, and Alexandra Belin, global communication group manager of Valrhona, during the first edition of the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants awards to learn more about Valrhona’s sponsorship of the Middle East & North Africa’s Best Pastry Chef award, as well as the brand’s upcoming projects.

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How the new working week will impact hospitality in the UAE

How the new working week will impact hospitality in the UAE

HN sat with Naim Maadad, CEO and founder of Gates Hospitality, to discover the impact this is likely to have on the hospitality industry.

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Over 7M visitors in Dubai in 2021

Over 7M visitors in Dubai in 2021

The opening of Expo 2020 Dubai in October 2021 marked the start of an incredible era for the city’s tourism industry.

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New director of global sales and development in the Middle East for Preferred Hotel Group

New director of global sales and development in the Middle East for Preferred Hotel Group

Kirk McDonald is tasked with leading leisure sales and driving development for the three key brands in the region.

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Fares Yactine appointed regional VP at Gulf Hotels Group in Manama

Fares Yactine appointed regional VP at Gulf Hotels Group in Manama

Fares Yactine has been with the Bahraini Gulf Hotels Group since 15 years, with a hospitality career spanning 22 years.

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Dubai chefs and influencers star in YouTube documentary series

Dubai chefs and influencers star in YouTube documentary series

They had the opportunity to witness firsthand the milking phase of the butter-making process when they visited a dairy farm in western France.

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OMRAN Group officially opens dusitD2 Naseem Resort

OMRAN Group officially opens dusitD2 Naseem Resort

dusitd2 Naseem Resort offers over 250 rooms, the sultanate’s first 8,000-square-meter adventure park, as well as extensive facilities.

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Two Autograph Collection properties slated for Sharjah

Two Autograph Collection properties slated for Sharjah

Shurooq’s two projects will be located in Kalba and Khorfakkan under an agreement signed by Shurooq’s Sharjah Collection & Hotels Management.

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Avani Hotels & Resorts makes Omani debut

Avani Hotels & Resorts makes Omani debut

Avani Hotels and Resorts is a growing hospitality chain in the Middle East, with three properties in Dubai in key tourist and business areas.

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