Francisco Araya’s long and eventful career showcases his international hospitality expertise and vocational education, including a period spent as Director of the Culinary Arts program at IP Duoc UC Valparaiso and a Leadership Diploma from Universidad Adolfo Ibanez. Passionate about crafting gourmet culinary delights and training the next generation of Chefs, this Honduras-born award-winning Chef is currently serving as the Centre Director of ICCA Abu Dhabi.

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