Food tech platform Kitch-In goes live with four virtual brands
Dubai residents and tourists can enjoy what the Kith-In has to offer through four digital restaurant brands, Japanese Jimoto, Korean Seoul Sister, Italian Gigi and Greek Ap’ola.
Rabih Zein appointed as the GM of Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
Zein has nearly 20 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industries in the Middle East and Europe.
New managing director of Raffles Dubai & Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
He brings 30 years of hospitality experience and contributed to the success of renowned hotels within global five-star chains.
The first fully female-led F&B concept debuts in Dubai
Fi’lia celebrates a genuine approach to Italian cuisine with a hint of Mediterranean influence, with a menu inspired by traditional recipes.
Afif Salibi appointed general manager of Raffles Dubai
This is his third time working at the hotel in Dubai’s wafi area. He first joined as part of the pre-opening team in 2007.
10 new Accor properties set to open in the region this year
Accor’s luxury segment will also make headlines in 2021 with the Banyan Tree Doha in Qatar and Raffles opening in Jeddah.
Accor opens 353-key Pullman Downtown Dubai in Business Bay
Accor and Twenty 14 Holding are working closely together to further develop the dining offering at the hotel with six experiences.
Accor to create world’s largest lifestyle hotel company
The combined business will act as a standalone entity comprising 73 hotels under 12 brands, including the Hoxton and Mama Shelter, and more than 150 restaurants and bars.
HN chats with Mark Willis, CEO Middle East & Africa for Accor
Staycations are proving to be quite popular since the ease of restrictions, especially in the UAE which was one of the first countries to ease both internal travel and international travel.
Hiring for hospitality
Hiring for hospitality positions is not always straightforward, especially when soft skills really matter. We hear what two hoteliers and two restaurateurs have to say about recruiting the right people for their organizations.