The love of chocolate at Hoda et Chocolat

The love of chocolate at Hoda et Chocolat

 It is a family affair for Mona Salameh and her mother, for it is their love of chocolate that encouraged them to open their own boutique-atelier, Hoda et Chocolat. We discovered how it all started.

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A buzzing gastronomic affair with Khalil Dahmash

A buzzing gastronomic affair with Khalil Dahmash

Khalil Dahmash, managing partner and co-founder of VKD Hospitality, talks to us about his novel F&B concept, Honeycomb Hi-Fi, and his future plans. 

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New nightlife concept CouCou Dubai opens on Palm Jumeirah

New nightlife concept CouCou Dubai opens on Palm Jumeirah

Featuring a bar lounge, rooftop restaurant and shisha section, CouCou Dubai offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu of contemporary dishes. The venue will also be hosting VIP dinner parties and themed entertainment to keep it lively all year long.

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Lifting the lid on food and beverage trends

Lifting the lid on food and beverage trends

While restaurants were still reeling from the pandemic in 2021, this year has witnessed fresh flavors and renewed energy on the food scene. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explores several key trends that are shaping the future of food and beverage.

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What does post-pandemic travel look like?

What does post-pandemic travel look like?

After several years of record lows and disruption, 2022 has marked the dawn of a new era for global tourism and hospitality. But even that does not come without its challenges, as Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, explains.

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Pulse check Saudi Arabia

Pulse check Saudi Arabia

With Saudi Arabia’s development pipeline looking stronger than ever, Nada Alameddine, partner at Hodema consulting services, guides us through the list of upcoming megaprojects and what they will bring to the kingdom’s hospitality scene.

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Three new Hilton properties slated for the MENA region in 2023

Three new Hilton properties slated for the MENA region in 2023

With 2023 fast approaching, Hilton has announced a portfolio of 23 properties for EMEA, including three in the MENA region.

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