A taste of home sealed in friendship with cheffe Sandra Sfeir of Almas restaurant
Sandra Sfeir took an unconventional path to the kitchen. After earning a degree in graphic design, she moved to Paris to train in French cuisine. She once intended to return to Lebanon to manage her father’s restaurant but chose instead to build something of her own in Paris. At Almas, friendship became as central as heritage, shaping a concept rooted in shared memories and collective storytelling. She tells us more.
AI everywhere: The future of connected travel
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the invisible infrastructure of modern travel. Dr Jane Thomason, emeritus chair of the World Metaverse Council, author and influencer, tells us more.
Women leading the Middle East’s luxury hotels
Across the Middle East, women are leading some of the region’s most prominent five star hotels. From Muscat and Doha to Riyadh, Dubai and Beirut, these female general managers oversee luxury properties with strategic vision, operational expertise and people focused leadership, shaping the evolving landscape of five star hospitality across the region.









