Scotch o’clock with Pierre-Marie Bisson, brand manager of Compass Box
From bartender to brand manager, Pierre-Marie Bisson has had quite the career. Here, we learn more about his work and his relationship with Scotch whisky.
In-depth look at the regional hospitality market with Nils-Arne Schroeder, Fairmont’s SVP operations
With over three decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Nils-Arne Schroeder is a visionary and inspirational hotelier. Here, he provides insights into the regional hospitality market and discusses his demanding role as senior vice president of operations for Asia Pacific and the Middle East at Fairmont.
Instagrammable desserts with pastry chef Frederic Guinot of Waldorf Astoria Doha
In this interview, chef Frederic Guinot, executive pastry chef of Waldorf Astoria Doha, shares his passion for crafting desserts that are as beautiful as they are scrumptious.
Leyja by NEOM: three boutique hotels to open by 2028
Sustainable hospitality brand Our Habitas has announced the addition of three properties to its experiences-led portfolio.
Getting to know chef Mattia Chiai, the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso Abu Dhabi
Mattia Chiai is the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso, an exquisite Italian trattoria located within the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi. In this exclusive interview, we find out more about his experiences at Michelin-starred restaurants and what makes him so passionate about Italian cuisine.
Vignette Collection set to open at The Heart Of Europe Project, Dubai, in January 2026
IHG has signed a franchise agreement for its second Vignette Collection hotel in Dubai in partnership with The Heart of Europe, a self-sustaining holiday destination across six islands with opulent properties and top-tier amenities. This constitutes a flagship project by the Kleindienst Group.
Shining light on Dubai with Christophe Schnyder, managing director of Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Christophe Schnyder, the managing director of Sofitel Dubai The Palm, sheds light on the latest trends and the current status of Dubai’s effervescent hospitality industry.
The First Collection Waterfront slated to open in November
The First Collection Waterfront will officially open its doors in Dubai’s upscale Business Bay area in November 2023.
A voyage to Planet Terra with chef Rusvel Trujillo
Hailing from Chiapas in Mexico, chef Rusvel Trujillo brings over 17 years of F&B experience to Planet Terra’s culinary team. Here, the dynamic chef describes his journey from Mexico to Dubai.
The EY Survey highlights a flourishing hospitality
The hospitality industry plays a vital role in the economic development of major cities around the world. This is apparent in the case of Cairo, Makkah, Doha, Manama, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, as per the latest findings from the EY Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey.