Discussing culinary trends with Thomas Kyritsis, Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu is the leading global network of culinary arts and hospitality management institutes. Offering a range of widely recognized training programs in the fields of gastronomy, wine, hospitality and tourism, this 125-year-old institution is leading the way in industry-related education. Here, Dr. Thomas Kyritsis, the school’s program director of culinary industry management (BBA) and culinary innovation management (MSc), discusses culinary trends.
The region in numbers
The Middle East consists of a diverse range of hotel markets that are stimulated by varied segments of the demand and investment sphere. Hala Matar Choufany, president of HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, gives us an in-depth look at where the region’s hotel industry stands and what’s likely to unfold in 2022.
Wine experts talking about the latest trends
As the wine industry continuously evolves, we asked three experts to tell us about the latest trends, what consumers are looking, how international wine competitions are judged and how restaurateurs should select bottles.
Increasing efficiency by going paperless
Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions explores the importance of a paperless work environment.
Hygiene matters in the UAE
Richard Stolz, associate director of strategy and transformation at KPMG Lower Gulf Limited, examines effective hygiene management in UAE hotels.
Streamlining Procurement
Industries often depend on a number of multifaceted layers to ensure the smooth operation of day-to-day business. Abdul Kader Saadi, co-founder and CEO of the Eighty6 Portal, discusses the role of technology in procurement.
Food safety rules
Food safety is critical to building consumer trust. Christian Salloum, managing director of BrandPortunity F&B consulting, discusses why restaurateurs should ensure that their teams are fully trained in food preparation, processing and production.
The Paris connection: Lebanese concepts in the French capital
The economic crisis in Lebanon has forced many Lebanese restaurateurs to chase new opportunities for their brands abroad, away from soaring inflation rates and political instability. Nagi Morkos, founding and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, tells us more about the Lebanese concepts that have made their way to the French capital.