Lebanon’s Selim A. Bassoul recognized as one of WFF’s industry titans
Recently retired Chairman and CEO at Middleby Corporation Brands Selim A. Bassoul was elected one of this year’s Women’s Foodservice Forum personalities. He will be recognized as a WFF Industry Titan at the 2019 Annual Leadership Development Conference. Bassoul, through his unrelenting dedication, helped solve one of the industry’s toughest...
New chief executive officer appointed at DUR
Al-Otaibi was a member of the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage which prepared for the Saudi hotel regulations.
Anantara Eastern Mangroves welcomes a new GM
Prior to his new post, he had spent nearly two decades in the hotels industry in his native Egypt before relocating to the Middle East in 2005.
Bartartine’s recipe for success
Bartartine’s Executive Chef Joseph Boutros talks to HN about the strategies being employed to keep the brand innovative, relevant and healthy, at a time when the F&B industry is grappling with an increasingly demanding audience
Where bartender meets chef
Alcohol and food have always reflected societal advancements. Today, the role played by both industry representatives are overlapping, thereby altering what previously were defined occupations. HN investigates
Vinicio Alberelli appointed as head of global operations at Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts
Alberelli has been working with Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts since the beginning of 2019, establishing operational standards across the board.
Exclusive: Meet Chef Stéphane Jego
In an exclusive interview with Chef Stéphane Jego from L’Ami Jean, Hodema consulting services sits down with the chef at Liza Beirut for a one on one Franco-Libanaise culinary exploration.
Two new appointments at Jannah Hotels and Resorts
Haitham El Gohary is the chain’s new Area Sales Director, whereas Ossama Charrouf, is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
Erden Kendigelen is the new multi-property GM for The St. Regis Amman and Al Manara
He is a passionate hotel business leader and a veteran professional with an impeccable record of accomplishment, and an experience in the luxury segment.
Three celebrity chefs join Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
The news follows the recent milestone recruitment of Michael Ellis as Chief Culinary Officer, the former Managing Director of the Michelin Guide.
