Hoteliers: Setting The Standards
Twelve influential hoteliers in the Middle East share their experiences and tell us how they stay on top of the game.
When branding becomes a key business success factor
HN spoke with Leen Halwani, creative director and branding consultant at Dimpill Design Boutique to further highlight this instrumental part in the success journey of nowadays’ restaurants.
Venture Group Continues to Grow Despite Enormous Challenges
Passion for growth has led Venture Group, specialists in the fields of leisure, tourism and real estate, to create and develop new projects locally and internationally. Rabih Saba, the group’s managing partner, talks about the future.
Lebanese entrepreneur Kamal Mouzawak’s Survival Mode
Lebanese entrepreneur Kamal Mouzawak is a man of many talents; he is a restaurateur, a hotelier and a humanitarian at heart. With his B&B, farmers’ market, community kitchen and social initiatives.
Hospitality Mastermind Jean-Claude Ghosn’s Untimely Passing
Jean-Claude Ghosn, the man behind Ghia Holding — a brand which counts Abd el Wahab, DUO, Ahwak, Fabrk, and El Denye Hek among its F&B concepts — has sadly passed away.
Tony Ramy’s Mission to Save Lebanon’s Restaurant Sector
Tony Ramy, president of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs and Pastries in Lebanon, carries the weight of the restaurant industry on his shoulders as he tries to entangle the web of problems that it finds itself caught in. In this exclusive interview, Ramy discusses the unprecedented challenges and the possibility of recovery.
What will the future of luxury hospitality offering look like
Many wonder whether luxury properties will have to adopt stricter operation measures to sustain and kick off back their activities.
HN Meets David Todd, head of operations, Middle East and Africa, at IHG
While IHG has a clear strategy, well-loved brands and a robust business model, we are not immune to a crisis of this magnitude. During this challenging time, we have stayed focused on being there for our guests.