JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh appoints chef Hamzeh Abu Elfoul as its new culinary director
JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh has appointed chef Hamzeh Abu Elfoul as its new culinary director. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Abu Elfoul brings a wealth of international culinary expertise and a remarkable portfolio of luxury hospitality brands to his role.
On the couch with F&B enthusiast Andre Alexy, GM of Amazónico Dubai
As an ambitious F&B enthusiast with an insatiable appetite for traveling and exploring new cultures, cuisines and concepts, Andre Alexy has brought his passion to life with Amazónico Dubai. We sat down with the restaurateur to find out what makes Amazonico a go-to culinary destination.
RAK National Hotels acquires Marjan Island Resort & Spa
RAK National Hotels LLC (RAKNH) has added the 300-key Marjan Island Resort & Spa from Manazil Group to its portfolio of hospitality and leisure assets.
Hilton Dammam Airport set to open in 2025
Hilton continues its expansion across Saudi Arabia with the signing of Hilton Dammam Airport, its first airport hotel in the country. The 273-key property will be completed in partnership with Al Musbah Group and Damman Airports Company (DACO).
Quality matters with Vresso’s Vrej Sabounjian
Quality defines every aspect of Vrej Sabounjian’s endeavors and resonates throughout his Vresso Group. With five departments in Lebanon, four overseas and a workforce of approximately 150 employees, the former Minister of Industry is a committed member of the Lebanese Industrialists Association, as well as the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture. We learn more about Vresso’s activities and upcoming projects.
A gastro tour of Turkey’s Black Sea
Diverse, colorful and flavorful, Turkish cuisine — one of the world’s oldest — unquestionably caters to all tastes and palates. The country’s rich history, geography and favorable climatic conditions, among other factors, have contributed to the enormous variety of dishes that one finds in Turkey today; and while Istanbul is considered the gastronomy capital, culinary delights can be found in countless other cities and towns, notably in the north, along Turkey’s Black Sea.
Wynn Al Marjan Island’s casino is “on track”
Setting new global benchmarks for design and premium luxury experiences, Wynn Resorts is poised to introduce its highly anticipated resort on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. This visionary project draws inspiration from the mesmerizing views of the Arabian Gulf, encapsulating a harmonious blend of tranquility and grandeur. The forthcoming multibillion-dollar integrated resort, known as Wynn Al Marjan Island, signifies a pivotal milestone for Wynn Resorts in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.
HORECA LEBANON brings a buzz back to Beirut
The latest edition of HORECA Lebanon, held from April 25-28, 2023, ended on a high note. More than 12,000 visitors, 160 exhibitors and 100 international culinary experts gathered together at Beirut’s Seaside Arena for four days of networking.
Evaluating the hospitality landscape with Gilda Perez-Alvarado
Gilda Perez-Alvarado, the Global CEO at JLL Hotels and Hospitality, leads a specialized team of cross-border investment sales professionals based across the Middle East, Asia-Pacific region, the Americas and Europe. Here, she shares her insights into the hospitality landscape.
Agritourism tourism on the rise across the MEA region
With its data-driven approach, Growdash is poised to assist regional restaurants to execute paid and organic growth campaigns confidently and seamlessly across online food delivery channels.