Five minutes with Aiman Roujouleh
Aiman Roujouleh, VP sales for the Middle East and Turkey of Mandarin Oriental, shares news about the brand and how the post-Covid-19 hospitality market is shaping up.
Green and clean: the non-processed food trend
With more consumers focusing on their health, favoring “clean” eating over processed options, F&B operators are having to adapt their product lines. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director of Glee Hospitality, discusses how demand for non-processed foods just keeps on rising.
Online launch of Sosy Yoko in Lebanon
Developed and produced in Poland, Sosy Yoko is a gluten-free, vegan and 100% plant-based product that combines smooth mayonnaise and tangy wasabi.
What is restaurant menu analysis?
Menu analysis involves a series of steps to identify the profitability and popularity of each item on a restaurant’s menu. This strategy enhances sales and, ultimately, the success of the establishment as Christian Salloum, founder and managing director of BrandPortunity Consulting, explains.
The bright future of specialty coffee
Ever seeking new experiences, coffee enthusiasts are relishing the opportunity to try unusual specialties from far-flung corners of the world. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, discusses the specialty coffee market and why it’s heating up.
UAE partners with Welcome to the World
Welcome to the UAE, part of Welcome to the World, would go a long way in connecting the world in times to come.
Epic views and exciting news at Burj on Bay Hotel, Lebanon
Overlooking the Bay of Jounieh and the iconic Casino du Liban, Burj on Bay Hotel is a triumph in luxury hospitality. We spoke with Nicolas Broumana, the hotel’s food and beverage manager, to hear about the latest developments and how Burj on Bay Hotel is elevating its five-star offering.
Staying true to a hotelier’s journey with Joseph Karam
Joseph Karam’s love for hospitality stems from an early age. Having spent his childhood playing at the iconic Belmont Hotel in Lebanon’s mountain town of Ehden, he went on to study hotel management and obtained his MBA in HR.
Now, with over 20 years’ hospitality experience under his belt, the successful hotelier is gearing up for the role of general manager at Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah, which will add a new layer of responsibilities to his position as cluster GM for the Holiday Inn Express Jumeirah and Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira. We sat with him to learn more.
Why smart technology in hotels makes perfect sense
We are witnessing technological advances every single day, especially in hotels. Andrew Wheal, founder and chief techspert at Hospitality Tech Expert Ltd., takes a closer look at the smart technologies that are being deployed by operators to enhance the guest experience.
What’s trending in coffee?
Thomas Jefferson had the right idea when he said that coffee is the preferred drink of the civilized world. Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, shares his thoughts on what’s hot on the coffee scene.