The new wave of citrus drinks with Philip Duff chief officer of Old Duff Genever
Philip Duff, global drinks consultant, educator and former spirits brand executive, explores the topic of the latest zesty drinks and bartender branding.
Celebrating Holiday Inn Suites Kuwait Salmiya’s milestone
As Holiday Inn Suites Kuwait Salmiya marks 20 years, general manager Saif Edeen Mohamad discusses extended stay comfort, diverse dining experiences and prime seaside location.
A taste of home sealed in friendship with cheffe Sandra Sfeir of Almas restaurant
Sandra Sfeir took an unconventional path to the kitchen. After earning a degree in graphic design, she moved to Paris to train in French cuisine. She once intended to return to Lebanon to manage her father’s restaurant but chose instead to build something of her own in Paris. At Almas, friendship became as central as heritage, shaping a concept rooted in shared memories and collective storytelling. She tells us more.
Successfully executing cultural immersion for the experiential traveler with GM Elif Yazoglu
Guided by the mantra to lead with clarity, courage and care, Elif Yazoglu, general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences, shares how cultural immersion is successfully executed for today’s experiential traveler.
Saudi women in leadership with Maram Kokandi
Saudi hotel leader Maram Kokandi has a strong operational and commercial background. Passionate about people development and delivering sustainable results, the hotel manager at JW Marriott shares her perspective on women in leadership.
The surge in Aussie red meat exports across the MENA region
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
Youssef Akiki’s next cut: A steakhouse and butchery in Lebanon
Youssef Akiki, owner of Brût and president of Disciples Escoffier Lebanon, is a prominent figure in Lebanon’s culinary scene. As he prepares to open a new steakhouse and butchery in Antelias, he reflects on creativity, balance and the milestones that shaped his year.
Heritage forward renovations with Aradhana Khowala, CEO of Aptamind Partners
Aradhana Khowala, CEO of Aptamind Partners, shares perspectives on restoring historic assets with purpose, grounding design in place, culture and community while creating meaningful guest experiences..
Redefining the hotel’s next chapter with Andre Saade, GM at Radisson Blu Minhal
Andre Saade, general manager at Radisson Blu Minhal, shares how strategic rebranding, culinary precision and renewed event focus reshaped the hotel’s market position.
