Tawlet-Arles solidarity canteen launching in July
The 5th iteration of Rencontres d’Arles, France, taking place between July 1st till September 22nd will host Kamal Mouzawak, founder of Lebanon’s Tawlet, a series of cooperative restaurants established in 2009. This project highlights the ‘savoir faire’ of women hailing from different regions of the country, as well as their...
Marriott’s W Hotel Muscat is now welcoming guests
The launch of the hotel created over 100 new jobs for Omanis and this number will increase towards the peak winter season.
Future proofing Lebanon’s Air Traffic Control training
Air traffic controllers in Lebanon can now train in a ‘real world’ air traffic environment, using highly advanced simulation technology developed in New Zealand.
World’s 50 Best Restaurants announced
Glamour, intrigue, controversy and the planet’s most talented culinary chefs gathered last night at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Hotel to attend the 18th iteration of ‘The World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ sponsored by San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna. The annual event, which launched back in 2002, aims at highlighting the diversity of...
HORECA Trade consolidating ME presence
One of the leading foodservice distributors in the UAE, HORECA Trade and its sister companies will, starting July, operate under recently rebranded Bidfood name. For 16 years, HORECA Trade has been taking on multiple UAE foodservice channels under its wings, offering an extensive F&B portfolio that boasts iconic and internationally-recognized...
Raki Philipps replaces Haitham Mattar as RAKTDA CEO
Phillips has worked for some of the world’s most renowned global brands, including Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Universal Studios.
EHL welcomes new advisory board member
Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, CEO of Louvre Hotels group, joins the international advisory board of the prestigious École hôtelière de Lausanne hospitality management school. A leading ambassador of the Swiss hospitality tradition, EHL is a pioneering school, which has been training hospitality professionals since 1893, boasting over 25,000 graduates working in the...
Millennium Al Barsha announces the appointment of Christian Palacin as GM
A seasoned hospitality professional, Palacin will be responsible for all aspects of the operation at Millennium Al Barsha.
