Rotana Hotels Lebanon appoints new GMs
Taimur Khan, head of research at CBRE, notes that the robust performance in KSA has positioned hospitality indicators comfortably above their 2019 levels. Here, he tells us more.
French gastronomy by chef Christophe Prud’homme of Millennium
We took time out to discuss French gastronomy with Christophe Prud’homme, executive head chef of Millennium Plaza Downtown Dubai, who was recently recognized as a “Master Chef” by Maîtres Cuisiniers de France.
60 seconds with Adrian Messerli, president of hotel operations, EMEA, at Four Seasons
Adrian Messerli, president of hotel operations, EMEA, at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, has had a remarkable career across borders. We learn more about his hospitality journey and where he believes the industry is heading.
Catering to tomorrow’s hospitality with Paul Dunphy
Paul Dunphy, general manager of Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai, gives us a glimpse into how he and his team are preparing for the future of hospitality.
Destination Bahrain with Thomas Flindt, GM of Sheraton Bahrain
From heading great restaurants and kitchens to meeting royals, presidents and celebrities, Thomas Flindt, GM of Sheraton Bahrain, has had some remarkable experiences over the course of his career. As the chair of Marriott Business Council Bahrain – KSA East, he discusses the country’s cherished hotel, which is undergoing extensive renovation and is poised to reopen soon.
Hitting the airport with Pratibha Bankar
Pratibha Bankar was promoted to cluster GM of Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport and Abu Dhabi Capital Centre in 2023. Here, she explains the unique features of an airport hotel.
Elevating Cheval Maison The Palm Dubai’s Hospitality Experience with GM John Raffoul
John Raffoul, GM at Cheval Maison The Palm Dubai, brings two decades of diverse hospitality expertise, from sales to F&B. He has demonstrated success in team leadership, team development, customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and enhancing profitability. Here, he shares his plans for the upcoming chapter with Cheval Maison The Palm Dubai.
5 minutes with Kyung Soo Moon, culinary director of SUSHISAMBA Dubai
Award-winning chef Kyung Soo Moon has over 22 years of restaurant experience at some of the most prestigious restaurants in Asia, UAE and Australia. In this interview, we discover how he earned such a distinguished reputation in the gastronomy world and what he has planned for SUSHISAMBA Dubai, where he has been appointed the new culinary director.
Italian flair in Dubai with Giuseppe Pezzella, group executive chef of Chic Nonna
Giuseppe Pezzella is a culinary innovator. Here, the talented chef discusses his plans to bring a touch of Michelin-starred experience to Chic Nonna.
Limitless innovation with Brunello Restaurant’s chef de cuisine Andrea Kosarew
Italian-Canadian chef Andrea Kosarew discovered his passion for food at the age of two. Here, he shares how he turns limitations into innovations at Brunello Restaurant at Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah.
