L’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie awards Mickael Gantner, executive chef of Central Beirut
Members of l’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie met at Centrale restaurant in November to award French chef Mickael Gantner with an honorary diploma from L’Académie Internationale de la Gastronomie.
Aleph Hospitality appoints Daniel Ebo as vice president of sales
Based in the Dubai headquarters of Aleph Hospitality, Ebo will be responsible for building and leading high-performance sales teams globally.
SLS Dubai appoints Cláudio Cardoso as culinary director
Chef Cardoso will bring a wealth of global experience from some of the world’s best fine-dining establishments.
Hani Mirza at the helm of BMI’s F&B empire
Hani Mirza, Managing Director at Bin Mirza International has the neck for greatness, graduated with honors from Regent’s University, he embarked in a culinary journey running franchise restaurants, cafes and developing a bakery café since 2004 in Oman.
Saleh Bataineh appointed deputy GM at Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas
With over 24 years of experience in luxury hospitality, he brings a wealth of experience from managing luxury properties.
In the kitchen with Omani chef Issa Al Balushi
Chef Issa Al Balushi, head chef of Al Mouj Muscat and Al Mouj Golf Club has over 13 years of experience and is a man of many titles, including president of Oman Chef’s Guild and brand ambassador of A’saffa. Here, he gives us the lowdown on what’s cooking in Oman.
How NHI Oman is empowering the next generation of chefs
The National Hospitality Institute (NHI) in Oman is providing aspiring chefs with valuable skills to launch their careers. We spoke to the institute’s president, Robert MacLean, to learn more about the local culinary scene and what to expect from Oman’s hospitality sector in the future.
Michel Nader talks hospitality in the family
A third-generation hotelier with 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Michel Nader has worked in France, Lebanon, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Spain and the UAE. He currently holds the position of area vice president for the UAE at Marriott International.
Bringing interiors to life with SK-Touch Interior Architecture Studio
Sara Khairallah, founder and principal interior architect of SK-Touch Interior Architecture Studio, gives us a sneak peek into her world and tells us how she is bringing interiors to life with her unique style.
Where hospitality is heading
While 2021 has been a turbulent year for tourism, the signs are promising for 2022. We asked 11 experts from the world of hospitality to share their industry forecasts and the trends we should be keeping an eye on.