Keeping up With the Caterers
Catering has become a sophisticated business, with boutique companies rigorously tailoring their services to meet the needs of ever-demanding consumers. We asked seven big names on the Middle East’s catering scene to tell us about their concepts and the challenges of operating amid a global pandemic.
José Canals appointed as MD for the Middle East and Asia at Barceló Hotel Group
The appointment confirms Barceló’s growth strategy to expand the company footprint across the region over the next years.
How “Home in a Bite” is promoting Lebanese food concepts in the UAE and beyond
HN speaks to Christine Assouad, founder and CEO of The Catalyst of Growth, to learn more about her “Home in a Bite project” and how it’s bringing a piece of Lebanon to the UAE and the Gulf.
Exclusive interview with UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili
This is a chance to rethink and restart tourism. Our sector will recover. It is resilient and able to adapt.
New F&B operations manager at Intercontinental Dubai Marina
One of the main objectives in his new role will be to reinforce the hotel as a renowned culinary and lifestyle destination.
U-Food’s road to success
U-Food, a distributor of international FMCG products, has established itself as a market leader over the past 27 years. The firm imports goods from over 20 countries and represents around 50 renowned multinational food companies. Here, Mazen Noureddine, general manager of U-Food, tells us more about the road to success and upcoming projects.
A food affair with Mohamad Najem
Mohamad Najem, advisory chef and consultant of Leaders Cooking Academy, gives us the lowdown on the world of cooking and food.
Brice Péan appointed as new GM at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski
Péan joined Kempinski in 2012, as GM at Kempinski Hotel Qingdao. He has over 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality field.
R Hotels names Samir Arora as cluster general manager
A seasoned hotelier with more than 25 years of experience, he now leads the overall operations of the group’s three hotels in Dubai.
