Where hospitality is heading
While 2021 has been a turbulent year for tourism, the signs are promising for 2022. We asked 11 experts from the world of hospitality to share their industry forecasts and the trends we should be keeping an eye on.
KSA in the spotlight
With an ambitious series of hospitality projects in the works, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is working relentlessly to meet its Vision 2030 goals, as Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explains.
Healthy chocolate on the rise
Chocolate: there’s nothing quite like it. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, explores the latest trends and why consumers are gravitating toward healthier chocolates.
Taking a sip: the newest coffee products of 2021
While coffee is a craft — grown, roasted and prepared by artisans — the industry is built on innovation and technology. Lily Kubota, editor of Roast Magazine, a trade publication dedicated to the success and growth of the specialty coffee industry, highlights the technological advancements that have been brewing in coffee over the past year.
Shooting Michelin stars in the MENA region
Most restaurateurs will tell you that their ultimate dream is to be awarded a Michelin star. However, certain countries have been more successful in achieving star status than others. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, looks at why the MENA is trailing behind in the Michelin world and profiles two Lebanese chefs who have beaten the odds.
What a chef wants according to Chef David Harnois
From the ambience to the perfectly plated Certified Angus Beef ® steak, Chef David Harnois ensures every detail of his guests’ evening aboard Al Boom is exquisite.
Recruitment professionals in the hot seat
With the pandemic forcing companies to rethink their HR models, we asked six recruitment professionals about their greatest career challenges, tackling Covid-19- induced HR shortages, using technology to increase efficiency and helping clients adapt to hybrid work models,
It’s all in the coffee bean according to Sucafina
Imad El Karkafy, senior trader at Sucafina, gives us the lowdown on where the coffee industry currently stands and the importance of making it more sustainable.
What’s in store for Lebanon’s restaurant sector?
The Lebanese hospitality sector, known for its dynamics, resilience and professionalism, has buckled under the pressure of multiple crises. Chadi Chidiac, managing partner of Protocol, gives us an in-depth analysis on the current state of the market and where the hospitality industry in Lebanon is heading.
Small but mighty: kitchen equipment
A working kitchen cannot function well without small accessories, as we discover with three experts in the world of food who share their tips and favorite brands.