F&B Design Trends with Norman Cescut
Norman Cescut, CEO of DESITA — a strategic consultancy and design company specialized in creating and developing concepts and business formats franchising in foodservice and retail — is known for his eye for design. Besides his role as the head the DESITA Award Jury, Cescut is a speaker at several renowned forums and conferences, including: TEDx Milano, BIFEX Beirut, Franchising EXPO Dubai, Detrop Thessaloniki, Franchising Nord Piacenza and Salone del Franchising Milano.
Jihad Dfouni New Executive Chef of Hilton Riyadh
Hilton Hotels announced the promotion of Jihad Dfouni from Executive Chef in Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand and Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace to the newly opened Hilton Riyadh.
Hoteliers: Setting The Standards
Twelve influential hoteliers in the Middle East share their experiences and tell us how they stay on top of the game.
What’s On The Table?
There’s no doubt that; COVID-19 has changed our lives irreversibly, especially when it comes to dining. We speak to eight industry professionals to learn more about the impact that the pandemic has had when it comes to choosing tableware and glassware, as well as the latest market trends and forecasts.
Interview with Phillip Jones of The Royal Commission for AlUla
The priority for RCU at the moment is to continue to build our experiences in a way that focuses on conversation and light-touch AlUla tourism.
Eye on: Spain in the Spotlight
Spain has always been known as an exciting culinary destination. But with COVID-19 putting a massive strain on many restaurants in the country, we ask five professionals to share their experiences.
Market Update: Jordan
Three GMs share their views on Jordan’s hospitality sector and the effects that Covid-19 has had on both the local and broader tourism industry .
IHG announces the retirement of Pascal Gauvin MD, IMEA and appointment of a new leadership
Gauvin was appointed as COO of IMEA in 2011 and MD of IMEA in 2017. He has been with IHG for over 28 years of his 40-year career in hospitality.
New chef de cuisine joins Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
Beginning his culinary career in 1996 as a Chef and Banquet Chef Roll, he has collected significant experiences in various Japanese and international restaurants and five-star hotels.
318-room Al Jaddaf Rotana set for November 2020 opening
The property will encompass five dining venues, a fitness and wellness center and an outdoor swimming pool as well as six meeting rooms.
