Rabih Fakhreddine a trendsetter in the F&B and nightlife scene
Born in Lebanon, Rabih Fakhreddine graduated with a degree in business marketing from the American University of Beirut. Early in his career, he gained experience in the FMCG industry, including a prestigious position at British American Tobacco (BAT) as a manager of the Levant region. A visionary at heart, Fakhreddine stepped out of the corporate world to follow his passion for the food and entertainment industry. In 2015, he opened Seven Sisters, a luxurious oasis of music and cuisine within the heart of Beirut, and formed 7 Management soon after. The success of Seven Sisters acted as a catalyst for the development of the ten food, beverage and entertainment concepts that followed.
Substitutes: There’s more than meats the eye
There are a greater number of meat substitutes on the market than ever before. We asked three chefs to tell us about their preferred vegan and plant-based options and how they are keeping their clients satisfied.
Leadership from the bench
Gone are the days when human resources simply handled pay and appraisals. Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions identifies five common mistakes companies make when it comes to managing staff and how this important department can boost employee morale and diffuse tensions.
Deveekaa Nijhawan to lead QNTC’s international PR and communications
Nijhawan is a senior PR professional with over 10 years’ experience in PR and communications in the hospitality sector.
The world of hotel consulting
Hotel consultants can help brands succeed. James Wrenn, associate director of Colliers International, dissects the different areas of this key industry service.
A site to behold how Google changed the online travel business
More and more, travelers are utilizing digital services to find quicker, cheaper and simpler ways to get to their preferred destinations. While the volume of bookings made online continues to grow, Google has pushed its way to the top of the travel industry. Serge Chamelian, managing partner of h-hotelier, tells us more.
AHIC 2021 returns to Dubai with four investment communities
Data will be a key feature of AHIC, with performance and pipeline analysis critical to planning future investments.
Coffee Retail Summit’s second edition to take place in June
The summit has been made possible thanks to the support of the SCA’s key partners and will take place on June 22-23, 2021.
From sushi to shabu shabu: a Japanese food adventure
It’s no wonder that Japan is a firm favorite among foodies. Boasting a wide variety of exciting dishes, Japanese cuisine ticks all the boxes when it comes to smell, texture and flavor, as Maya Bekhazi Noun, co-founder and managing director of The Food Studio, explains.
How to communicate your brand values
In recent years, the consumer mindset has shifted from a buying mentality to one that prioritizes a sense of belonging when it comes to purchasing choices. Manal Syriani shares her top tips on how brands can effectively communicate their core values.