An elevated restaurant experience with Marvin Alballi
Marvin Alballi is an award-winning food and beverage executive. With over two decades of international experience managing franchise chains, celebrity chef restaurants, independent establishments and global hotel F&B operations, he tells us more about his book “Restaurant Excellence” and the secrets of the trade.
The unfathomed luxury of a tourism destination with John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Global
In an exclusive interview, John Pagano, the CEO of Red Sea Global, gives us a sneak peek into the ground-breaking regenerative tourism destination The Red Sea and discusses a bold plan to forge a new relationship between luxury tourism and the natural world.
Iconic entertainment with Anissa Helou
Chef Anissa Helou is not only the winner of the Foodics Icon Award for Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023, but she is also a renowned cookbook author who popularized Levantine cuisine on an international level. In this exclusive interview, she explains how she got to where she is today.
5 questions to Firas Mando, chairman of Almond & Beyond, Iraq
In an interview for Hospitality News ME, Hodema consulting services caught up with Firas Mando, chairman of Almond & Beyond Iraq, to find out more about his pastry concept and how it is leaving a mark on the Iraqi pastry scene.
A passion for hospitality with Krystel Irani hotel manager Four Seasons Hotel DIFC
Krystel Irani, the passionate, people-driven hospitality leader at the helm of the Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, believes that people are capable of anything once they believe in themselves. In this interview, the talented hotel manager discusses her journey to the top and what she has planned for the property.
Patrick Khoueiry appointed new executive chef of Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut
Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut has appointed acclaimed chef Patrick Khoueiry as its new executive chef.
A compelling encounter with the maverick of hospitality Naim Maadad
With over 32 years of experience in the hospitality world across Australia, Asia and the Middle East in various senior management roles, Naim Maadad has launched and operated some of the world’s best hotels, resorts, spas and F&B venues. Here, he discusses the hospitality scene and why sustainability matters more than ever.
SLS Residences the Palm Dubai set to open in 2026
Ennismore signs its first standalone development in Dubai, SLS Residences at The Palm Dubai, with Roya Lifestyle Development LLC.
Fauchon forward with Bani Haddad, founder and managing director of Aleph Hospitality
In a candid chat with Hospitality News ME, Bani Haddad, founder and managing director of Aleph Hospitality, discusses his latest partnership with France-based Fauchon Hospitality and what he has in store for the future.
