Table for two with chef Youssef Akiki

Table for two with chef Youssef Akiki

Having begun his career at the tender age of 15, chef Youssef Akiki has earned himself a great reputation for his creative and purist approach to Lebanese cuisine. Here, he tells us all about his latest venture, Butler’s Table.

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Authentic Lebanese cuisine at its finest with Ramzi Samir Moghabghab

Authentic Lebanese cuisine at its finest with Ramzi Samir Moghabghab

With three decades of experience in the hospitality industry and the food and beverage sector, Ramzi Samir Moghabghab has dedicated his career to spreading the authentic taste of Lebanon in his own unique way. Here, the successful restaurateur and GM of Enab shares his story and what he has planned for the future.

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Leading by example with Panos Panagis, GM and district director of Radisson Hotel Group Oman

Leading by example with Panos Panagis, GM and district director of Radisson Hotel Group Oman

Panos Panagis, general manager and district director of Radisson Hotel Group Oman, is a detail-oriented leader who always strives to bring out the best in people. In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Panagis discusses his empowering management style and the secret behind his success.

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60 seconds with Jean Zakka CEO of Zakka Multitec

60 seconds with Jean Zakka CEO of Zakka Multitec

In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Jean Zakka, CEO of Zakka Multitec, talks about his firm’s activities and what’s in the pipeline.

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Summer vibes with Daniel Khairallah, CEO of Rival Management Services LLC

Summer vibes with Daniel Khairallah, CEO of Rival Management Services LLC

A law school graduate, Daniel Khairallah, CEO of Rival Management Services LLC, found his calling in the world of hospitality.

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Five minutes with Khaled Al Jamal

Five minutes with Khaled Al Jamal

In an exclusive interview for Hospitality News ME, Hodema consulting services caught up with Khaled Al Jamal, GM of JW Marriott Riyadh, to find out more about the iconic hotel and what it is bringing to the Saudi hospitality scene.

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Food stories with Mandarin Oriental Muscat’s executive chef Raymond Rjaily

Food stories with Mandarin Oriental Muscat’s executive chef Raymond Rjaily

In an exclusive interview, Raymond Rjaily, executive chef of the soon-to-open Mandarin Oriental, Muscat, reveals his passion for food through storytelling, local sourcing, sustainability and community engagement.

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Aiming for the extraordinary with Jad Aboujaoude

Aiming for the extraordinary with Jad Aboujaoude

Jad Aboujaoude, a passionate Lebanese F&B entrepreneur and the founder of Elements Hospitality, is known for his expertise in bringing innovative concepts to life. With ambition and dedication, he firmly believes that life is too short for ordinary pursuits. In an interview with Hospitality News ME, Aboujaoude shares the story behind his latest venture: Salmon Guru.

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Five minutes with Andreas Wissdorf, multi-property GM of Marriott International in Kuwait

Five minutes with Andreas Wissdorf, multi-property GM of Marriott International in Kuwait

With over three decades of experience in international hotel operations and leadership in the hospitality industry, Andreas Wissdorf, multi-property general manager for Marriott International in Kuwait, is a seasoned professional. We discover more about Wissdorf and how he plans to navigate the future of The Marriott Executive Apartments Kuwait City.

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St. Regis Gardens Dubai’s latest world-class dining destination

St. Regis Gardens Dubai’s latest world-class dining destination

The St. Regis Gardens, situated atop Nakheel Mall and managed by The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, is an exciting new project that is set to redefine the dining experience. The luxury destination will showcase a collection of five restaurants, each offering a distinct culinary experience.

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