A Victorian encounter with Anood Ahmad Ali Al Efaishat 

A Victorian encounter with Anood Ahmad Ali Al Efaishat 

Anood Ahmad Ali Al Efaishat, shop owner and manager of Victorian chocolate, believes that every occasion should be celebrated in style. Here, we to find out about her leading gourmet chocolate concept, the pastry scene in Jordan and what’s on the horizon.

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Vegan inspirations by Nestlé advisory chef Ali Traboulsi

Vegan inspirations by Nestlé advisory chef Ali Traboulsi

In an exclusive interview with HN, Nestlé advisory chef Ali Traboulsi talks about his favorite Nestlé vegan products and the latest vegan trends to look out for.

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Breaking bread with Garo Salkhanian, chairman & CEO of Saltek

Breaking bread with Garo Salkhanian, chairman & CEO of Saltek

Garo Salkhanian has over 45 years of experience in leading Saltek, an expert in bakery equipment.  As the company’s chairman and CEO, he tells us more about the key to success.

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“On the rocks” with Anthony Massoud, founder of Glenbey

“On the rocks” with Anthony Massoud, founder of Glenbey

Boasting a journey from the glens of Scotland to the shores of Lebanon, Glenbey Scotch whisky has received much praise from the trade and the public since its launch back in 2021. It went on to become the first Scottish-Lebanese whisky to be recognized at the World Whiskies Awards. We sat with the man behind the bottle, Anthony Massoud, CEO of Ets. Antoine Massoud, to talk about Glenbey and its latest release, Glenbey 12.

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A brew with the coffee experts

A brew with the coffee experts

To find out what’s new in coffee, we spoke to four industry professionals who brought us up to date on all things related to this most popular of brews, from machines and market trends to the true meaning of the “coffee sommelier” role.

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6 knights of hospitality

6 knights of hospitality

If you thought the nightlife scene in the Middle East had died down in the post-pandemic era, think again. The industry is abuzz with innovative and ambitious concepts, so who better to guide us through the dark than the brilliant entrepreneurs behind them?

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Amwaj Rotana appoints Alberto Burgio as executive sous chef of Rosso Italian Restaurant

Amwaj Rotana appoints Alberto Burgio as executive sous chef of Rosso Italian Restaurant

Alberto Burgio brings his rich Italian experience to Amwaj Rotana after being the sous chef of Trattoria at Jumeirah Group’s Madinat Jumeirah.

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Trends and market updates with Laure Morvan, CDO of Accor

Trends and market updates with Laure Morvan, CDO of Accor

Laure Morvan, chief development officer for Accor India, Middle East and Africa, has always been fascinated by the tourism industry. Here, she shares her market insights and Accor’s role in the evolution of hospitality.

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Tobias Ammon appointed general manager of Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City  

Tobias Ammon appointed general manager of Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City  

Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City has appointed Tobias Ammon as its new general manager. The hotel, located in the heart of the business district, is the only international four-star hotel in Dammam Second Industrial City. 

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KSA in the spotlight with Maher Abou Nasr

KSA in the spotlight with Maher Abou Nasr

In an interview for Hospitality News ME, Hodema consulting services sat down with Maher Abou Nasr,  vice president of operations, IHG Hotels & Resorts in KSA,  to get the lowdown on Saudi Arabia’s hotel industry and IHG’s position in the KSA market.

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