Paramount Hotel Midtown premieres in Dubai
Paramount Hotel Midtown has opened its doors in Dubai with contemporary Hollywood-chic styles and impressive views.
Esco-bar a Lebanese legacy beyond borders
A nightlife enthusiast at heart, Marc Chehade entered the Lebanese F&B scene at a young age. After setting up his company MEC, the entrepreneur launched a series of renowned concepts, including Escobar, Lockstock, Stairway and Kaffeine. We learn more about his path to success.
Alwatania Poultry: a legacy in the making
Dr. Mohammed Sulaiman Alrajhi of AlWatania Poultry, the largest poultry facility in the Middle East, talks about what has contributed to the firm’s success and upcoming projects.
Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah Corniche is welcoming guests
Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah Corniche features 301 rooms, a selection of restaurants, as well as a flexible meeting space.
Corporate travel will attract more investment this year
Corporate travel expenditure is forecast to rise by 32 percent this year, according to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Rabih Fakhreddine: taking over the region
Rabih Fakhreddine has always had a passion for the food and entertainment industry, opening his first oasis of music and cuisine, Seven Sisters, in Beirut in 2015 and forming 7 Management soon after. He went on to develop 10 food, beverage and entertainment concepts, affirming his position as an F&B trendsetter.
Empowering women through cooking with Dina Saoudi
Dina Saoudi is the co-founder of Seven Circles, a consulting agency that provides full-fledged services for companies and organizations looking to establish strategic partnerships, create new revenue streams and build sustainable, impactful solutions. Saoudi co-developed Empowering through, a model that adopts an ecosystem approach, encouraging stakeholders to work together to empower the individual both economically and socially.
IATA: accelerating easing of travel restrictions is a must
IATA called for the removal of all travel barriers, including quarantine and testing, for those fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved vaccine.
The region in numbers
The Middle East consists of a diverse range of hotel markets that are stimulated by varied segments of the demand and investment sphere. Hala Matar Choufany, president of HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, gives us an in-depth look at where the region’s hotel industry stands and what’s likely to unfold in 2022.
The Paris connection: Lebanese concepts in the French capital
The economic crisis in Lebanon has forced many Lebanese restaurateurs to chase new opportunities for their brands abroad, away from soaring inflation rates and political instability. Nagi Morkos, founding and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, tells us more about the Lebanese concepts that have made their way to the French capital.