Sourdough: the slow-rise phenomenon with Mohamad Kreidly, founder and CEO of Sourdough Bakery & Café
Mohamad Kreidly, founder and CEO of Sourdough Bakery & Café, talks to HN about why lovers of baked goods are increasingly opting for authentic products, lovingly crafted with artisanal techniques and ingredient transparency.
Celebrated catering brand Socrate to open a restaurant in DT Beirut, says GM Saadeddine Zeidan
Saadeddine Zeidan, GM of Lebanese catering firm Socrate, talks challenges, trends and expansion into Beirut Souks with a reimagined restaurant concept and experience.
Empathetic leadership with Marta Martin, hotel manager at Rosewood Doha
Doha’s vibrant hospitality scene blends culture and innovation. Marta Martin, hotel manager at Rosewood Doha, tells us more about Qatar’s luxury hospitality scene and leading with empathy and purpose.
Lebanon’s hotel sector in focus with Roy Bou Gharios, GM of voco Beirut
Roy Bou Gharios, general manager of voco Beirut Central District & DIA Hospitality, gives us the lowdown on Lebanon’s hospitality industry and voco’s role in its transformation.
Empowering Omani’s talent with Maher Bahsoun, GM of Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah
Maher Bahsoun, general manager of Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah, leads with purpose, empowers with passion and inspires growth while driving excellence. For him, Oman’s hospitality industry presents a unique opportunity to combine cultural authenticity, service excellence and impactful contributions to the nation’s development. We learn more about him and how he anticipates the market will develop.
Taking Lebanese sweets global with Marc Haddad of Hallab 1881
Few brands carry the weight of tradition quite like Hallab 1881. Marc Haddad, CEO of Hallab 1881 Kasr El Helou, shares how every bite of the brand tells a story, one that begins in Tripoli and travels far beyond borders.
Transforming ingredients into stories with chef Chantal Tabet
Chef Chantal Tabet was raised in the world of Michelin stars. We took time out with the talented chef to learn more about her inspiring journey and what shaped her success as a leading woman in today’s culinary world.
Hygge Hotel set to open in H1 2027 at The Heart of Europe, Dubai
Kleindienst Group has unveiled Hygge Hotel. It will open in H1 2027 within its flagship destination, The Heart of Europe, World Islands.
Demystify decision-making in hotels with Anna-Marie Dowling, GM of Nofa Riyadh
Anna-Marie Dowling, GM of Nofa Riyadh, is a champion of purpose-driven hospitality, where people, sustainability and meaningful progress shape a deeper kind of luxury. Here, she shares how her decisions are made, offering a candid look behind the scenes of hotel leadership.
The art of cooking meat with Brian Becher, Wolfgang Puck
As regional executive chef for Wolfgang Puck at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, Brian Becher creates food we love, for people we care about. His passion lies in working with premium meats, drawing on global culinary influences and using precise techniques to deliver bold flavor, perfect balance and a truly memorable dining experience.
