Michel Nader appointed area VP for the UAE at Marriott International
Nader brings over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry. Most recently, he was Marriott’s market VP for KSA, Bahrain and Egypt.
The kitchen’s hottest rising stars
One thing’s for sure: the Middle East is bursting at the seams with talented chefs who are making their culinary mark. We turned up the heat and spoke to some of the brightest stars in the kitchen to learn more about their experiences at home and abroad.
A passion for pastry with chef Paul Hayward
Hailing from the UK, chef Paul Hayward has been working in pastry since he was 16. By the age of 23, Hayward was an executive pastry chef, working at The Ritz in London. Today, he is the consultant and owner of Ph by Design. We learn more about his passion for pastry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
