21 Establishments in Mar Mikhael & Gemmayze Were Supported
The Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs and Pastries in Lebanon and Hospitality Services in collaboration with Apave, come to the rescue of the Beirut’s restaurant sector with NUSANED.
Caroline Fattal Stands for Women
With 20 years’ corporate business experience under her belt, Caroline Fattal knows a thing or two about running a company. Fattal not only heads Fattal Group as senior VP and board member but also gives coaching sessions about cooperative leadership and organizational development. In 2014, 2015 and 2020, she made Forbes Middle East’s 100 Power Businesswomen list. Here, Fattal discusses her activism for women’s economic empowerment and gender equality across the Middle East.
F&B Design Trends with Norman Cescut
Norman Cescut, CEO of DESITA — a strategic consultancy and design company specialized in creating and developing concepts and business formats franchising in foodservice and retail — is known for his eye for design. Besides his role as the head the DESITA Award Jury, Cescut is a speaker at several renowned forums and conferences, including: TEDx Milano, BIFEX Beirut, Franchising EXPO Dubai, Detrop Thessaloniki, Franchising Nord Piacenza and Salone del Franchising Milano.
Jihad Dfouni New Executive Chef of Hilton Riyadh
Hilton Hotels announced the promotion of Jihad Dfouni from Executive Chef in Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand and Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace to the newly opened Hilton Riyadh.
Hoteliers: Setting The Standards
Twelve influential hoteliers in the Middle East share their experiences and tell us how they stay on top of the game.
What’s On The Table?
There’s no doubt that; COVID-19 has changed our lives irreversibly, especially when it comes to dining. We speak to eight industry professionals to learn more about the impact that the pandemic has had when it comes to choosing tableware and glassware, as well as the latest market trends and forecasts.
Interview with Phillip Jones of The Royal Commission for AlUla
The priority for RCU at the moment is to continue to build our experiences in a way that focuses on conversation and light-touch AlUla tourism.
Eye on: Spain in the Spotlight
Spain has always been known as an exciting culinary destination. But with COVID-19 putting a massive strain on many restaurants in the country, we ask five professionals to share their experiences.
Market Update: Jordan
Three GMs share their views on Jordan’s hospitality sector and the effects that Covid-19 has had on both the local and broader tourism industry .
IHG announces the retirement of Pascal Gauvin MD, IMEA and appointment of a new leadership
Gauvin was appointed as COO of IMEA in 2011 and MD of IMEA in 2017. He has been with IHG for over 28 years of his 40-year career in hospitality.
