Two global tourism associations kicked off a mutual cooperation
The two organizations agreed to seek out areas and opportunities of mutual benefit that will raise awareness, attract new members and help to achieve positive long-term results.
Minor Hotels to manage the rebranded Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel
The newly rebranded property is the company’s second branded property in Dubai and its third in the United Arab Emirates.
For The Love of Cheese With Francois Robin
After graduating from the French Cheesemonger School in Paris in 2008, Francois Robin headed the cheese department at the world-renowned Parisian luxury grocer Fauchon and worked with pastry chefs Christophe Adam and Benoit Couvrand. His vast knowledge and expertise earned him the coveted title of Meilleurs Ouvriers de France in 2011. Robin went on to share his expertise as an instructor for the French Dairy Interbranch. HN caught up with Robin during his Cheeses of Europe webinar to discuss his love of cheese.
‘Dubai Assured’ recognizes establishments complying with health and safety protocols
The ‘Dubai Assured’ stamp will have a validity of 15 days and can be renewed every two weeks upon further verification by inspectors.
Tolga Lacin promoted to Area GM for Marriott International
In his new position, Lacin will oversee nine Dubai hotels including The Westin and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, Le Meridien Dubai, Aloft and Elements hotels.
Spotlighting Mireille Hayek
When it comes to breaking the glass ceiling, Mireille Hayek, Founder and Co-Owner of Em Sherif, has shattered it all together. Her brands, Em Sherif Restaurant; Em Sherif Café; Em Sherif Sea Café; and Parrilla, have been a raving success both locally and internationally. With four branches in Lebanon and nine abroad (Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UK and Saudi Arabia), Hayek is not considering refraining anytime soon, and will keep on innovating. HN discusses with her the current obstacles and her growth forecasts .
Highlighting the Foodpreneur Behind BrandPortunity Consulting
Armed with impressive credentials and F&B retail service experience spanning the Middle East and North Africa, Christian Salloum pursued a dream he had been nurturing since the age of 17, launching his own restaurant and catering consultancy. BrandPortunity, like the name suggests, is a mixture betwee “brand” and “opportunity.” The company is a testament to Salloum’s creativity, success and positivity, mirroring the opportunities and solutions that he has shaped over the years and the brands that he has strengthened with his knowledge and determination. HN sat with the foodpreneur to learn more about BrandPortunity.
New cluster GM joins Wyndham hotels in Ajman
He brings in over 25 years of expertise spanning various industries with 15 years in the hospitality sector. He has been with R Hotels since 2009.
Interview with the Go! Getter Ziad Kamel
Ziad Kamel, CEO and founder of Cloud Restaurants is an effervescent entrepreneur with an insatiable passion for the hospitality sector and an untampered enthusiast that is best portrayed in his brands: Go! Greek, Go! Healthy, Go! Pasta, Go! Chinese, Go! Noodle, Go! Risotto & Pasta.
Why travelers should ‘wear to care’
As countries transition from lockdowns to reopening their borders, the wearing of face masks helps signal the return of safer travels