New GM joins W Dubai – The Palm
He will oversee all aspects of the 349-bedroom hotel, including W Dubai – The Palm’s destination restaurants led by chefs Massimo Bottura and Akira Back.
A New Chapter with Chef Youssef Akiki
A true ambassador for Lebanon, chef Youssef Akiki has built himself a worldwide reputation for his creative and purist approach to Lebanese cuisine. Having begun his career at the tender age of 15, Akiki worked his way through the kitchens of renowned chefs such as Alain Ducasse, Joel Robuchon, Nicolas Le Bec and Bruno Goussault. He specialized in gluten and lactose-free pastry at the Ecole Nationale Superieure de la Patisserie before becoming the executive chef at Burgundy Beirut: repeatedly named one of the best restaurants in the world. We learn more about his new projects.
The world stands in solidarity with Lebanon
World leaders pledged more than 250 million euros in a virtual conference hosted by France. The emergency aid will be delivered “directly” to the people.
A Dubai camel riding and desert BBQ experience wins TripAdvisor’s 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award for Experiences
The Travelers’ Choice Awards for Experiences recognize 375 experiences, tours, and activities globally, highlighting the world’s best experiences.
Chef Gerard Brack is the new head chef at Trump International Golf Club Dubai, Stoke House
Brack will be in charge of menu development, staff training, supervising kitchen staff, budgets, costing and implementation of food safety.
A Chat with Bulldozer Group’s Co-Founder
Evgeny Kuzin, Bulldozer Group’s co-founder and chairman, sits down with HN to discuss the current challenges facing the food scene and future plans.
Tourism: Never the Same Again
There is no question that the tourism industry is facing some of its toughest days as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, breaks down the facts.
New strategic leadership for Kerzner International
Michael Wale, CEO, to join the Board of Directors of Kerzner International and Philippe Zuber, COO, to become the new Chief Executive Officer.
On The Couch with Aline Avak Kamakian
HN sits down with Aline Kamakian, owner and CEO of Fig Holding, who is responsible for spreading the Armenian heritage with her own YouTube channel and a wave of restaurants, Mayrig and Batchig, serving Armenian delicacies in Lebanon, KSA, Armenia and Maldives.
