9 influential restaurateurs at the table
We asked a group of successful restaurateurs to share their insights, philosophies and upcoming projects with Hospitality News Middle East. Here’s what they had to say.
Taking the lead with Mark Patten, senior VP of food & beverage at The First Group
An internationally award-winning chef and highly respected food and beverage operations specialist, Mark Patten is leading The First Group’s fast-growing F&B division. His track record in creating successful, cutting-edge F&B concepts in the UAE, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK is a testament to his optimism, hard work, hands-on attitude and entrepreneurial spirit. Here, Patten tells us more about the group’s expansion.
5 minutes with Jordanian top chef Ali Ghzawi
In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Ali Ghzawi, Jordanian patron chef of Alee restaurant and former winner of MBC Arabia’s Top Chef (2019), shares his story and ambitions for the future.
Jean-Paul Dantil appointed GM of Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
With more than 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality, including roles as general manager and managing director roles, Dantil brings a wealth of knowledge of commercial, operational and brand knowledge to the award-winning resort, leading its 350-plus team with passion.
Heinrich Morio is named the new GM of Zulal wellness resort by Chiva-Som
Chiva-Som International Health Resorts has appointed Heinrich Morio as the GM of its newest wellness destination in Qatar, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som.
Dany El Mahgiub joins Fairmont the Palm as director of operations
Fairmont the Palm has appointed Dany El Mahgiub as its director of operations. He brings 15 years of experience in hospitality leadership to the role.
The French-Italian connection with chef Mamo Pepino, founder of Mamo Michelangelo
We sat down with the chef behind the famed restaurant Mamo Michelangelo to learn more about how he is bringing a piece of France and Italy to the Saudi dining scene.
Four Seasons has announced two key appointments
Four Seasons veteran of 18 years, Rami Sayess will assume the Asia Pacific operations leadership role in March 2023.
Joumana Dammous-Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services, honored by IRADA
It gives us the utmost pleasure to announce that Joumana Dammous-Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services, was honored by the Federation of Businessmen for Support and Development (IRADA) for her exceptional contribution to improving and developing the tourism sector and the hospitality industry in Lebanon.
John Halliday becomes the new director of operations at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah
Veteran John Halliday, who has more than 28 years of experience in the hospitality sector, has been appointed director of operations at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach.
