Tourism evolution in the UAE
Nouhad Dammous, editor-in-chief of Hospitality News Middle East, shares his thoughts on how the UAE, a beacon of success, has launched a number of ambitious tourism projects to solidify its reputation as a market leader in the region.
Paying tribute to Nouhad Dammous, the godfather of the hospitality industry
Our beloved editor-in-chief, Nouhad Dammous, has sadly passed away, leaving behind a legacy of hospitality excellence.
Grilling with BBQ Bros
“If you get that gut feeling, trust it, and give it your all,” is Mario Aoun’s mantra. As owner and director of the BBQ Bros, one of Lebanon’s brightest food concepts, he has certainly followed his instincts, creating a respected brand that is now present in several countries in the Middle East.
Marc Chehade talks F&B concepts beyond borders
A nightlife enthusiast at heart, Marc Chehade entered the Lebanese F&B scene at a young age. After setting up his company MEC, the entrepreneur launched a series of renowned concepts, including Escobar, Lockstock, Stairway and Kaffeine. We learn more about his path to success.
Sandwich w Noss: a cut above the rest
A truly novel concept, Sandwich W Noss has been delighting foodies with its revolutionary sandwiches since 2015. We asked Rony Abou Saab, the company’s founder, about bringing something new to the food scene and future plans for the brand.
Rabih Fakhreddine a trendsetter in the F&B and nightlife scene
Born in Lebanon, Rabih Fakhreddine graduated with a degree in business marketing from the American University of Beirut. Early in his career, he gained experience in the FMCG industry, including a prestigious position at British American Tobacco (BAT) as a manager of the Levant region. A visionary at heart, Fakhreddine stepped out of the corporate world to follow his passion for the food and entertainment industry. In 2015, he opened Seven Sisters, a luxurious oasis of music and cuisine within the heart of Beirut, and formed 7 Management soon after. The success of Seven Sisters acted as a catalyst for the development of the ten food, beverage and entertainment concepts that followed.
Dhookah, a unique solution for hookah
Hospitality and F&B expert George Gerges tells us how he invented Dhookah, a product that aims to provide a safe solution to hookah demand and usage during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hospitality News Talks explores ways travel agencies and tour operators in Lebanon can adapt and innovate
Powered by Hospitality News Middle East and funded by the USAID Lebanon Enterprise development (LED) project, Hospitality News Talks held its 12th virtual roundtable on April 28 — “How travel agencies and tour operators in Lebanon can adapt and innovate.” The online session, the final in a series of talks moderated by Hodema consulting services, welcomed a panel of travel agents, tour operators and tourism experts to discuss the current state of the industry and how to attract visitors to Lebanon.
Renowned Lebanese chefs and entrepreneurs explore the future of Lebanese cuisine
Powered by Hospitality News Middle East and funded by the USAID Lebanon Enterprise development (LED) project, Hospitality News Talks held its 11th virtual roundtable on April 22 — “Rethinking the future of Lebanese cuisine.” The online session, one of 12 such talks moderated by Hodema consulting services, welcomed a panel of renowned Lebanese chefs, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs to share their views on how Lebanese cuisine can evolve.
The definition of luxury in the midst of a major transition
The definition of luxury in hospitality is in the midst of a major transition. Industry professional Chirine Salha examines what the term means for the modern-day traveler and how hotels are responding.