Breaking the glass ceiling with Laura Eggleton
Laura Eggleton, general manager of Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown, discovered her true passion at the age of 13 and hasn’t looked back since. Here, we learn more about her rise to the top.
A delightful breakfast with Chef Middle East
Chef Middle East debuted this year’s event season with a special series focusing on breakfast solutions the distributor offers to the market. The “Good Morning Qatar” and “Good Morning Emirates” events were held on March 21, 2022, at Levantine Restaurant, Hilton Doha The Pearl Hotel & Residences and on the March 28, 2022, at Café Artois, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, respectively.
Ramadan culinary trends with chef Paul Hayward, brought to you by Elle & Vire
Executive pastry chef Paul Hayward, consultant and owner of Ph by Design, reveals the culinary trends of the season and his favorite Elle & Vire products.
New director of sales and marketing joins The Ritz-Carlton DIFC
Kristen Parkins will create strategic marketing to reinforce The Ritz Carlton DIFC’s position as the leading luxury business hotel in Dubai.
Ennismore appoints chef Sara Aqel as executive chef of Fi’lia globally
Chef Aqel will oversee sister Fi’lia in Miami’s SLS Brickell and South Beach and SLS Baha Mar in the Bahamas, and upcoming Paris outlet.
A cut above the rest: Top Chef winner Charbel Hayek
A seasoned expert in hygiene and food safety, Bana Kalash Kobrosly is general manager of Rentokil Boecker Lebanon. Here, she shares the firm’s latest news and expansion plans.
Rotana appoints new corporate director of food and beverage
Miguel Silva will be responsible for further enhancing Rotana’s food and beverage portfolio in the region.
Abdel Rahman Abdel Shafi promoted to GM Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
With over 20 years’ experience in hospitality, Abdel Shafi was responsible for pursuing operations and performance quality.
Jeddah Marriott Hotel Madinah Road appoints new GM
Muntaser Allaf has been appointed general manager of the recently opened Jeddah Marriott Hotel Madinah Road in Saudi Arabia.
Laure Morvan named Accor’s new chief development officer for IMEAT region
Laure Morvan brings to Accor almost 20 years of experience in hotel development, marketing and project management.
