Michelin-starred Vito Mollica appointed executive chef of Chic Nonna, Dubai

Michelin-starred Vito Mollica appointed executive chef of Chic Nonna, Dubai

Chef Mollica is known for preserving the properties of fresh ingredients while combining Italian and international flavors.

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IHG to bring voco to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

IHG to bring voco to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

Voco Dubai Palm Jumeirah will open in December 2021. It joins voco Dubai and the soon to open voco Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai.

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112-key Alila Hinu Bay opens to guests in Oman

112-key Alila Hinu Bay opens to guests in Oman

Alila Hinu Bay, Oman, adds to Hyatt’s existing Alila portfolio of 15 properties and expands Hyatt’s footprint across the region 27 hotels.

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Oped: How the devaluation of the Lebanese pound is positively impacting tourism in Lebanon

Oped: How the devaluation of the Lebanese pound is positively impacting tourism in Lebanon

Years after Beirut was considered one of the most expensive capitals in the world, tourism revenue increased to over USD 8.7 billion in 2019.

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Kitchen talk with chef Daniel Halabi

Kitchen talk with chef Daniel Halabi

It’s a family affair for chef Daniel Halabi, whose father, Elias, taught him the trade at the age of eight. We sat with the chef to learn more about his experiences and his work as the technical development chef of Kuwait Proteins Company.

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City & Guilds transforming lives one certificate at a time

City & Guilds transforming lives one certificate at a time

 Dr. Tony Degazon heads the City & Guilds Group, overseeing operations in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. HN spoke to the regional manager about how he deals with the responsibility of overseeing 400 technical and vocational centers and his pride in certifying approximately 25,000 people each year.  

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Grilling with BBQ Bros

Grilling with BBQ Bros

“If you get that gut feeling, trust it, and give it your all,” is Mario Aoun’s mantra. As owner and director of the BBQ Bros, one of Lebanon’s brightest food concepts, he has certainly followed his instincts, creating a respected brand that is now present in several countries in the Middle East.

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Accor’s The Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences to debut in Dubai

Accor’s The Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences to debut in Dubai

The 276-room Hyde Hotel Dubai Business Bay, a five-star hotel, is set to open in Q4 2021. It is part of the world-leading Accor group.

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What’s cooking with chef Christophe Prud’homme?

What’s cooking with chef Christophe Prud’homme?

Christophe Prud’homme, executive chef of Crowne Plaza Dubai, is committed to delivering the best guest experience. HN sat with the exuberant chef to hear about his unusual career path and the latest culinary trends.

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Hady Kahale’s new chapter in the U.S.

Hady Kahale’s new chapter in the U.S.

A passionate wine connoisseur and consultant specialized in wine production and wineries, Hady Kahale is embarking on a new adventure in the U.S. with Naked Wines, the leader in the direct-to-consumer wine market in the U.S.

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