Guillaume Ferraz brings the vibrancy of day life to Sunset Hospitality Group

Guillaume Ferraz brings the vibrancy of day life to Sunset Hospitality Group

Guillaume Ferraz, managing director of the Sunset Hospitality Group Daylife division, oversees the group’s beachfront and pool experiences. He brings two decades of experience to the role, spanning beach club and restaurant operations, overall team management and leadership, as well as strategic and commercial execution. Here, he discusses SHG’s day-life destinations and reflects on his career path

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Tech talk with Diego Martin, commercial manager for Furukawa Electric EMEA

Tech talk with Diego Martin, commercial manager for Furukawa Electric EMEA

As commercial manager for Furukawa Electric in EMEA, Diego Martin is an expert in the telecommunications market. Here, he sheds light on how Furukawa is helping hotels become digitally advanced to meet the needs of modern travelers.

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60 seconds with Mary Choueiry, director of PR and MC at InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut

60 seconds with Mary Choueiry, director of PR and MC at InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut

Mary Choueiry, director of PR and marketing communications at InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut, lifts the lid on what’s new at the iconic hotel and how it is enhancing its luxury offering.

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A taste of culinary excellence with renowned chef Faisal Al Deleigan

A taste of culinary excellence with renowned chef Faisal Al Deleigan

Faisal Al Deleigan is a man of many talents; he is a banker, a world-renowned chef, consultant and humanitarian at heart. With his consultancy work, he showcases not only the richness of a plethora of cuisines but also breathes life into recipes. In this exclusive interview, he tells us about his journey and how he helps his clients achieve success.

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Navigating the Middle East’s skies with Kashif Khalid

Navigating the Middle East’s skies with Kashif Khalid

We caught up with Kashif Khalid, IATA’s regional director for the Middle East and Africa, to discuss everything related to travel.

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Artistically modern French style with Nadine Char of INALTERA

Artistically modern French style with Nadine Char of INALTERA

In this exclusive interview, we sat down with Nadine Char, manager of INALTERA for the MENA region, to explore her appreciation for the modern French art de vivre and how INALTERA’s exquisite wallpapers beautifully emulate this stylish way of life, imbuing hotels and restaurants with the essence of French culture.

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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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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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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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Expanding Ishraq Hospitality’s horizons with CEO Richard Haddad

Expanding Ishraq Hospitality’s horizons with CEO Richard Haddad

At the helm of Ishraq Hospitality, Richard Haddad is focused on driving the company’s growth with its vast hotel portfolio and regional expansion as well as tackling the sustainability predicament. We sat with the CEO to learn more about his plans for the company.

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