Café Younes: the Lebanese homegrown concept making noise in the Middle East’s coffee scene

Café Younes: the Lebanese homegrown concept making noise in the Middle East’s coffee scene

The sensory coffee experience delivered by Café Younes, a Lebanese family-run business, has without doubt contributed to its success in Egypt and UAE. Here, Amin Younes, the mastermind behind the renowned brand, shares some exciting news about the firm’s regional footprint and why Café Younes is the name on everyone’s lips.

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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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Banyan Tree AlUla opening in Saudi Arabia

Banyan Tree AlUla opening in Saudi Arabia

Opening this month, Baynan Tree AlUla, which is developed by the Royal Commission for AlUla, brings luxury to a heritage site.

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Micelle Prevedello appointed executive chef of Grand Hyatt Amman

Micelle Prevedello appointed executive chef of Grand Hyatt Amman

Micelle Prevedello began his journey with Hyatt in 2003 as a sous chef.

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“The Future of Travel Starts Now” with Juliette Losardo, WTM director

“The Future of Travel Starts Now” with Juliette Losardo, WTM director

World Travel Market (WTM), the global travel reunion, is gearing up for its forthcoming edition at Excel, from November 7-9. We sat with Juliette Losardo, WTM’s exhibition director, to hear her thoughts on the travel industry’s evolution and what’s in store at this year’s exhibition.

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RDCL’s “Keys to Recovery: Revitalizing Lebanon’s Tourism Sector” roundtable reaffirms Lebanese will to rise again

RDCL’s “Keys to Recovery: Revitalizing Lebanon’s Tourism Sector” roundtable reaffirms Lebanese will to rise again

On September 30, 2022, the RDCL, an association of business people who share the same vision of the Lebanese economy, organized a roundtable to discuss the keys to recovery and the means to revitalize Lebanon’s tourism sector. 

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Beit Kanz by Beit el Baraka debuts in Beirut

Beit Kanz by Beit el Baraka debuts in Beirut

Beit Kanz, a Lebanese cultural hub featuring a Lebanese terroir shop, an artisanal boutique and a café-restaurant, has opened its doors on Sursock Street, Beirut, Lebanon.

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Strong expansion for Accor’s Ennismore in the region

Strong expansion for Accor’s Ennismore in the region

Accor is set to open one branded residential project every six weeks throughout 2023 and 2024.

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Katerina Giannouka is named Jumeirah Group’s new CEO

Katerina Giannouka is named Jumeirah Group’s new CEO

Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company that’s present in over 13 countries, is appointing Katerina Giannouka as the new CEO of Jumeirah Group. She will take the role from December 2022. 

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The making of the mocktail market

The making of the mocktail market

We asked five professionals to help us understand the mocktail market better. Here’s what they had to say about what millennialls want, health trends and the development of the industry, which is marked by more creative and colorful concoctions, with no compromise on taste.

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