Seven pastry chefs from the ME to participate in Cacao Barry’s World Chocolate Masters
World Chocolate Masters’ Middle East competition will take place on September 1, whereas the world finals in 2022.
Aleph Hospitality appoints Jad Shamseddin as its COO for the Middle East
Jad Shamseddin will be responsible for developing Aleph Hospitality’s operations, leading the implementation of operational strategies.
Voco Dubai Palm Jumeirah appoints new General Manager
Having joined the voco brand this summer, Charles Godot will lead the team ahead of the hotel’s opening and drive its performance.
HN meets Shangri-La Group’s Kapil Aggarwal
Following his recent appointment, Aggarwal spoke to HN about the international hotel chain’s development and growth prospects for the region.
Kerten Hospitality announces Wafik Youssef as new COO
Youssef will be responsible for operational properties and upcoming mixed-use projects across Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Kuwait and the KSA.
The French touch with chef Nicolas Lambert
Nicolas Lambert is an award-winning pastry master. Among his accolades, the Frenchman has been named Best Pastry Chef in Hong Kong and Macau, and Asia’s Best Pastry Chef, according to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Here, he tells us about his latest culinary adventure with Four Seasons Resort Dubai Jumeirah Beach.
Insider look at Egypt with Nour Atwi
Nour Atwi, economic attaché at the Embassy of Lebanon in Cairo, gives us her insights into the Egyptian market and how the Lebanese are leaving their mark.
The lowdown on Unilever with chef Joanne Gendrano
With 21 years’ experience in hospitality, veteran chef Joanne Gendrano has witnessed great change in the industry. Here, she talks about the latest food trends and Unilever’s most innovative products.
Five minutes with KSA’s culinary powerhouse Mayada Mansour Badr
Mayada Mansour Badr is no ordinary woman. As CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission, founder of Pink Camel, a high-end patisserie in Jeddah, and partner of two other restaurants, she is a respected figure in the Saudi culinary scene. We spoke to the accomplished chef to learn more about her experiences and succeeding in KSA.
Tableware and glassware: fit for Instagram
With the rise of social media, hotels are paying greater attention to their table settings to provide guests with the finest Instagram moments. HN spoke to five hospitality experts to find out how they select their tableware and glassware.