Rotana promotes Shaikha Al Nowais to Vice President – Owner Relationship Management
Since joining Rotana in May 2011, Shaikha Al Nowais has leveraged her considerable knowledge and expertise to successfully lead the company’s Internal Audit team
Master Chef UK Celebrity Opens Lebanese Restaurant In Hong Kong
The densely-populated, yet vibrant and colorful port city of Hong Kong, is now home to Lebanese born Chef Jad Youssef, a celebrity of Master Chef UK
Tony Kitous’ Shawarma Dream
Algerian born Tony Kitous’ relationship with food began very early on – a relationship which, 26 years later, has led to him nurturing and channeling his passion into four restaurant concepts
Lifestyle Manager appointed at V Hotel, Al Habtoor City
Vrankovic has also collaborated with other like-minded brands including Puro Beach, Masaki Restaurant, Pineapple Express, Penthouse Bar and Boutiq Ultra Lounge.
The Middle East’s Raw And Colorful Sushi Revolution
Novelty is traveling fast. Add rising food health concerns and the popularity of ‘Instagrammable’ dishes and it’s no surprise to learn that sushi has become one of today’s most trending cuisines. HN talks to American, Japanese and Middle Eastern home-grown sushi brands about the strategies they are employing to grow
Selim El Zyr, World Class, with Regional Roots
Selim El Zyr, homegrown hospitality visionary and Rotana’s vice chairman, talks to HN about the region’s competitive advantages, the challenge of training and retaining the next generation of hoteliers, and why the founding principle of delivering ‘Treasured Time’ is as important today as ever
Noura Speaks to the Heart
The iconic Lebanese pastry brand Noura has launched a new flagship store to celebrate its milestone 70th birthday this year and mark the company’s repositioning in the market. HN sat down for an exclusive interview with Julien Khabbaz, Noura’s CEO, to hear more about his future plans for a brand that he admits is very close to his heart
