Marriott appoints new multi-property GM for Kuwait hotels

Marriott appoints new multi-property GM for Kuwait hotels

Andreas Wissdorf, who brings 30 years of hospitality experience, will lead four Marriott hotels hotels and the Arraya ballroom in Kuwait.

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Lebanese entrepreneurship at its best

Lebanese entrepreneurship at its best

The expansion of Lebanese brands into foreign markets should not be underestimated. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, highlights the growth of this trend and which brands are taking the leap.

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Hilton will solidify its luxury portfolio in the MENA region in 2022

Hilton will solidify its luxury portfolio in the MENA region in 2022

Hilton’s luxury brands will continue an impressive momentum of global growth in 2022 with nearly 10 openings and new signings.

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Two new Hyatt hotels slated for the MENA region as part of the chain’s global expansion

Two new Hyatt hotels slated for the MENA region as part of the chain’s global expansion

The Hyatt hotels include 318-room Andaz Doha, expected to open in late 2022 and Park Hyatt Riyadh Diriyah Gate, expected to open in 2025.

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Swiss-Belhotel International opens Swiss-Belinn Sharq Kuwait

Swiss-Belhotel International opens Swiss-Belinn Sharq Kuwait

Swiss-Belhotel’s new property brings a restaurant, a spa, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool and a private roof terrace.

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Mohamed Najia discusses the launch of the KHOA website

Mohamed Najia discusses the launch of the KHOA website

An expert in hospitality and tourism in Kuwait and the region, Mohamed Najia has over 40 years of experience in hotel and tourism management, as well as catering services. Besides holding executive and board member positions at several hospitality companies, Najia became the advisor for Kuwait’s tourism sector at the Ministry of Information as well as hospitality arbitrator at the Arbitration International Center in Bahrain. Here, we learn about the KHOA website and why it is important for the Kuwaiti market.

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Zyad Hilal talks Kuwait’s culinary scene

Zyad Hilal talks Kuwait’s culinary scene

As a chef consultant, menu and concepts engineer, secretary-general of Kuwait Chef, corporate executive chef of BFC Group and Officier Maître Rôtisseur, among other things, Zyad Hilal has a wealth of experience when it comes to the culinary arts. We sat down with the Kuwait-based chef to hear more about his journey.

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DaVinci Gourmet expands presence in the region

DaVinci Gourmet expands presence in the region

In Kuwait, Kerry Foodservice is partnering with Mohamed Naser Al-Hajery & Sons to bring DaVinci Gourmet.

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Specialty cheese hits Kuwait

Specialty cheese hits Kuwait

Demand for cheese is growing in Kuwait, much like the rest of the Middle East. We spoke with Antoine Obeid, regional managing director of Farmland, to learn more about La Maison du Fromage, the country’s first specialty cheese store.

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