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
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.
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.
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.
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.
On the couch with F&B enthusiast Andre Alexy, GM of Amazónico Dubai
As an ambitious F&B enthusiast with an insatiable appetite for traveling and exploring new cultures, cuisines and concepts, Andre Alexy has brought his passion to life with Amazónico Dubai. We sat down with the restaurateur to find out what makes Amazonico a go-to culinary destination.
Evaluating the hospitality landscape with Gilda Perez-Alvarado
Gilda Perez-Alvarado, the Global CEO at JLL Hotels and Hospitality, leads a specialized team of cross-border investment sales professionals based across the Middle East, Asia-Pacific region, the Americas and Europe. Here, she shares her insights into the hospitality landscape.
A new perspective with Karim Sayegh Ruiz
Karim Sayegh Ruiz, an accomplished hotelier, went from humble beginnings to cluster GM of Radisson Blu Resorts & Residences Saidia. In this exclusive interview, we find out more about his career and the hospitality landscape in Morocco.
Switching to plant-based meat with trailblazer Edward Hamod
With extensive leadership experience in Middle Eastern food manufacturing, Edward Hamod recognized the region’s need for wholesome and locally sourced food. Fueled by a passion for food security, source diversity and Middle
HOLDAL Group’s Roy Diab in the spotlight
Drawing upon more than two decades of experience in the FMCG sector, Roy Diab, the business manager of International Brands Incorporated (IBI), has been involved in cultivating leading brands both locally and globally. In this interview, he discusses the expansion of Holdal, particularly within the spirits’ segment.
