Five Minutes With Saudi Arabia’s First Female Gm

Five Minutes With Saudi Arabia’s First Female Gm

Maram Kokandi, GM of Park Inn by Radisson Jeddah Madinah Road, has proven that the sky’s the limit if you work hard enough. Here, she explains how she was able conquer Saudi Arabia’s male-dominated hospitality industry to become the country’s first female general manager.

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Manousheh NYC: the Coolest Bakery on the Block

Manousheh NYC: the Coolest Bakery on the Block

After moving to the US to study, Ziyad Hermez decided to learn how to make traditional Lebanese flatbread and open a bakery in one of New York’s hottest neighborhoods. Today, Manousheh NYC is a firm favorite among expats and locals alike.

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Veteran Hotelier Fady Najib Sawaya Discusses the Saudi Market

Veteran Hotelier Fady Najib Sawaya Discusses the Saudi Market

Having spent 24 years with IHG, Fady Najib Sawaya has vast experience and expertise in the hotel industry, especially in Saudi Arabia. We spoke to Sawaya, area GM at IHG Riyadh Central Hotels and GM of Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center, to learn more about what’s happening in the local market.

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8 Valrhona Recipes to Get You in The Christmas Spirit

8 Valrhona Recipes to Get You in The Christmas Spirit

Valrhona is proud to highlight its partners and their local recipes. That is why they have decided to ask some of their clients to give them inspiration this year. We all have festive moments to celebrate and remember as sweet memories. For each of these moments, Valrhona’s pastry chefs have a special creation for you.
Sharing expertise, ambitions, values, passion and always encouraging creativity and innovation is key to discovering the best of chocolate, which is why Valrhona is always keen to be a link between producers and pastry chefs as a service to gastronomy.
Become a part of a community that is passionate about chocolate by checking Valrhona’s festive recipes.

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Eye on cruise tourism in the MENA region

Eye on cruise tourism in the MENA region

Through various collaborations, Mina Rashid fortifies Dubai’s position as a global city and a premier cruise hub in the Middle East.

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HN Meets: Elie Milky, VP Business Development Middle East, Greece, Cyprus and Pakistan at Radisson Hotels

HN Meets: Elie Milky, VP Business Development Middle East, Greece, Cyprus and Pakistan at Radisson Hotels

We remain confident that the execution of our 5-year plan will continue to deliver results for our shareholders, create memorable moments for our guests and also provide the employment opportunities for our associates.

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The right equation: Calculating your break even point

The right equation: Calculating your break even point

By conducting a thorough analysis of utility costs, the hotel can find areas where costs can be reduced by employing more energy-efficient automation technologies.

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HN chats with Mark Willis, CEO Middle East & Africa for Accor

HN chats with Mark Willis, CEO Middle East & Africa for Accor

Staycations are proving to be quite popular since the ease of restrictions, especially in the UAE which was one of the first countries to ease both internal travel and international travel.

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21 Establishments in Mar Mikhael & Gemmayze Were Supported

21 Establishments in Mar Mikhael & Gemmayze Were Supported

The Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs and Pastries in Lebanon and Hospitality Services in collaboration with Apave, come to the rescue of the Beirut’s restaurant sector with NUSANED.

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