Sami Matta appointed multi-outlet GM at 25hours Hotel One Central
By the end of summer 2022, Sami Matta will also be responsible for two additional F&B outlets, one of which is the Shisha Garden.
A taste of luxury with The Chedi Muscat
Thomas Guss, general manager of The Chedi Muscat, brings a wealth of experience to his role. Having started his hospitality journey as a chef in 1990, before enrolling in management training for future luxury hotel jobs, he is today recognized as of the most powerful GMs in the Middle East.
In the kitchen with Pidurshan Sivarajah
We go behind the scenes at Hilton Kuwait Resort, Kuwait, to see what commis II Pidurshan Sivarajah is preparing for dessert.
Paying tribute to Nouhad Dammous, the godfather of the hospitality industry
Thank you for your words of sympathy on the passing of our editor-in-chief, Nouhad Dammous. The outpouring of love and support we have received has been heartwarming, and we wanted to share just a handful of beautiful messages with you all.
The pastry people
We asked five pastry professionals from different countries in the region to give us the lowdown on their professional journeys and brands.
Greek delights: tourism rebirth
Traditionally a sun and sea destination, Greece is working hard to reposition itself and shed its traditional tourism image. HVS Athens’ director Pavlos Papadimitriou and analyst Gelina Kordoni provide an in-depth analysis of the country’s tourism past and how the sector is evolving.
Pastry chef Philippe Bertrand collaborates with Maroun Chedid Cooking Academy in Beirut
This partnership provides rising entrepreneurs and professional with experience to learn how to create modern French entremets and petit gâteaux.
It’s all about kibbeh with Marc Naaman
Marc Naaman, managing partner of KB Food, is set on introducing kibbeh to the French community and the world. Here, he tells us all about Kébi, an exciting concept inspired by a recipe he concocted with the help of Karim Haidar, a renowned chef.
Food delivery in focus
The F&B sector has witnessed a significant rise in the number of online food ordering and food delivery companies in recent years, with the pandemic accelerating growth in this sector. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, tells us why online food delivery is here to stay and how technology is playing a role.