Kerten Hospitality announces Wafik Youssef as new COO
Youssef will be responsible for operational properties and upcoming mixed-use projects across Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Kuwait and the KSA.
The French touch with chef Nicolas Lambert
Nicolas Lambert is an award-winning pastry master. Among his accolades, the Frenchman has been named Best Pastry Chef in Hong Kong and Macau, and Asia’s Best Pastry Chef, according to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Here, he tells us about his latest culinary adventure with Four Seasons Resort Dubai Jumeirah Beach.
Insider look at Egypt with Nour Atwi
Nour Atwi, economic attaché at the Embassy of Lebanon in Cairo, gives us her insights into the Egyptian market and how the Lebanese are leaving their mark.
Dar Zefta, an architectural gem built on art and passion
In southern Lebanon, Dar Zefta guesthouse realizes a legacy of culture, art and architecture. We sat with Bahjat El-Darwiche, Dar Zefta’s owner, to hear how it all began.
The lowdown on Unilever with chef Joanne Gendrano
With 21 years’ experience in hospitality, veteran chef Joanne Gendrano has witnessed great change in the industry. Here, she talks about the latest food trends and Unilever’s most innovative products.
Lebanese wine workshop held in New York
A virtual tasting of Lebanese wine was held in New York on August 3. Organized by Fair Trade, in collaboration with Hospitality Services, the session was dedicated to promoting Lebanese wine in the U.S., a valuable export market for Lebanon’s wineries.
What a chef wants
From Japan to the United States, chef Tony Biggs knows food. He has overseen the kitchens of hotels in the Caribbean, resorts in the Philippines and served dignitaries, including the King and Queen of Jordan.
Five minutes with KSA’s culinary powerhouse Mayada Mansour Badr
Mayada Mansour Badr is no ordinary woman. As CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission, founder of Pink Camel, a high-end patisserie in Jeddah, and partner of two other restaurants, she is a respected figure in the Saudi culinary scene. We spoke to the accomplished chef to learn more about her experiences and succeeding in KSA.
Bringing back the old Beirut with Al Falamanki
Lebanese restaurateur Tony Ramy has dedicated his life to promoting the unique flavors of Lebanon through his restaurant group and his work with the RNCP Syndicate. Here, the chairman and CEO of Mood Village and co-owner of Al Sultan Brahim, Al Falamanki, Diwan Beirut group shares his expansion plans.
Tableware and glassware: fit for Instagram
With the rise of social media, hotels are paying greater attention to their table settings to provide guests with the finest Instagram moments. HN spoke to five hospitality experts to find out how they select their tableware and glassware.