In the kitchen with influential chefs in the Middle East

In the kitchen with influential chefs in the Middle East

In today’s dynamic culinary landscape, a host of rising talents are igniting a new wave of creativity in the kitchen.

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SHG set to introduce Ammos Greek Restaurant, Azure Beach and RAISE

SHG set to introduce Ammos Greek Restaurant, Azure Beach and RAISE

Ammos Greek Restaurant, Azure Beach, and RAISE Fitness & Wellness will be opening on Rixos Quetaifan Island, the exciting new tourist and resident oasis located north of Doha, in November 2023. 

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Lebanon: a country of contrasts

Lebanon: a country of contrasts

Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, discusses the disconnect between Lebanon’s economic struggles and its booming tourism sector.

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Guillaume Ferraz brings the vibrancy of day life to Sunset Hospitality Group

Guillaume Ferraz brings the vibrancy of day life to Sunset Hospitality Group

Guillaume Ferraz, managing director of the Sunset Hospitality Group Daylife division, oversees the group’s beachfront and pool experiences. He brings two decades of experience to the role, spanning beach club and restaurant operations, overall team management and leadership, as well as strategic and commercial execution. Here, he discusses SHG’s day-life destinations and reflects on his career path

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Marriott signs 13 new deals as part of its expansion in Turkey

Marriott signs 13 new deals as part of its expansion in Turkey

Marriott International, Inc. has reinforced its positioning in Turkey with the announcement of 13 deal signings comprising over 2,000 rooms.  The signings are expected to further enhance the company’s footprint in the country, where it currently has a portfolio of 48 properties and nearly 8,000 rooms across 21 brands.

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Embarking on a new adventure in Doha with Amjad Audat

Embarking on a new adventure in Doha with Amjad Audat

As the newly appointed general manager of Le Méridien City Center Doha, Amjad Audat is an expert in strategic planning for hospitality organizations. Here, he tells us more about his career and plans for the property.

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Luxury-infused guest experiences with Zaid Mashini

Luxury-infused guest experiences with Zaid Mashini

Zaid Mashini, a visionary leader, discusses his recent appointment as hotel manager of IHG Jordan and unveils his vision for the future of the property.

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60 seconds with Charles Fisher, GM of Four Seasons Cairo at First Residence

60 seconds with Charles Fisher, GM of Four Seasons Cairo at First Residence

An intrepid globetrotter, tenacious problem solver and luxury hospitality aficionado, Charles Fisher wears the various hats of a hotelier with ease. He brings more than two decades of experience to his current role as general manager of Four Seasons Cairo at First Residence, where we caught up with him for an exclusive interview.  

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Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA endorses SME ecosystem

Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA endorses SME ecosystem

Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA has signed an MOU with Dubai’s esteemed entity Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME).The signature marks a significant milestone in their joint commitment to fostering economic growth, enhancing competition, and strengthening the local SME ecosystem.

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JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh appoints chef Hamzeh Abu Elfoul as its new culinary director

JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh appoints chef Hamzeh Abu Elfoul as its new culinary director

JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh has appointed chef Hamzeh Abu Elfoul as its new culinary director. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Abu Elfoul brings a wealth of international culinary expertise and a remarkable portfolio of luxury hospitality brands to his role.

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