Duncan O’Rourke on creating memorable, meaningful moments in the Middle East
With the region’s hospitality industry currently flying high, Duncan O’Rourke, CEO of Accor’s Premium, Midscale & Economy Division, Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific, tells HN how the company plans to strengthen the footprint of its brands and drive growth through strategic expansion.
Five minutes with Elissar Hanna Maalouf of Astoria Hospitality
Experienced in the hospitality field for over a decade, Elissar Hanna Maalouf, a hospitality consultant, is passionate about enhancing dining experiences. Committed to quality and exceptional service for hotels and restaurants, she explains how Astoria Hospitality elevates every dining experience.
Embracing sustainability through culinary art with Chocolate Ode to Earth by Cercle V Valrhona – Chef Dimitri Esposito
Valrhona community of chefs support to their dream and vision are one of the key elements to a sustainable and long term chocolate industry.
Four Seasons Resort Sindalah Island NEOM set to open in 2024
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is set to open a new luxury resort as part of the NEOM master project, located on Sindalah Island.
Turkey’s positive outlook
Located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, Turkey’s hospitality industry continues to stand strong. Hala Matar Choufany, president for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia at HVS, tells us more.
A closer look at Club Med with David Vely
David Vely, vice president development – Middle East, Africa and India, provides a unique look behind the scenes at Club Med.
Marriott International partners with RTS Investments Group
RTS Investments Group has announced the signing of an agreement with Marriott International to operate its Business Bay Hotel in Dubai.
A new perspective with Vincent Miccolis, MD of the MEAT and India at Ascott
Vincent Miccolis, managing director of the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and India at Ascott, discusses the hotel-in-residence hybrid model.
A successful second edition of Hospitality Innovation Summit
Under the theme “Innovation, Integration and Implementation,” the second Hospitality Innovation Summit was hailed as a success.
A match made in sweet heaven: Valrhona and Pariani join forces in Dubai
Valrhona, partner of taste artisans since 1922 and a pioneer and specialist in the world of chocolate, and Pariani, a company renowned for its innovative ingredients and raw materials focused on nuts and oil, have united in a visionary collaboration aimed at reshaping the culinary landscape in Dubai. To mark this historic collaboration, an extraordinary dinner was hosted at the iconic Address Hotel and Resort in Downtown Dubai, heralding the dawn of a new era in gastronomic innovation.
