On the pulse with Kosta Kourotsidis

On the pulse with Kosta Kourotsidis

“Do small things in a great way” is Kosta Kourotsidis’s mantra. The seasoned hotelier, who has spent the past 25 years working in hotels across Germany, Ireland and the Middle East, gives us the lowdown on what he has planned for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts’s Dubai, Ajman and Fujairah as cluster GM.

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Antoine Flouty’s key appointment

Antoine Flouty’s key appointment

Antoine Flouty has taken on the leadership of IHG ® Hotels & Resorts franchised operations in Russia, CIS, Georgia, Ukraine and the Baltic States.

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Ben Wozny’s life-long journey with Hyatt Hotels

Ben Wozny’s life-long journey with Hyatt Hotels

Having joined Grand Hyatt Berlin in 2000, then fulfilling various roles for the brand across the globe, Ben Wozny has had a long history with Hyatt Hotels. In his latest appointment as GM of Grand Hyatt Amman, he reflects on his journey with the group and his plans for the future.

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Marc Chehade talks F&B concepts beyond borders

Marc Chehade talks F&B concepts 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.

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Sandwich w Noss: a cut above the rest

Sandwich w Noss: a cut above the rest

A truly novel concept, Sandwich W Noss has been delighting foodies with its revolutionary sandwiches since 2015. We asked Rony Abou Saab, the company’s founder, about bringing something new to the food scene and future plans for the brand.

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Rabih Fakhreddine a trendsetter in the F&B and nightlife scene

Rabih Fakhreddine a trendsetter in the F&B and nightlife scene

Born in Lebanon, Rabih Fakhreddine graduated with a degree in business marketing from the American University of Beirut. Early in his career, he gained experience in the FMCG industry, including a prestigious position at British American Tobacco (BAT) as a manager of the Levant region. A visionary at heart, Fakhreddine stepped out of the corporate world to follow his passion for the food and entertainment industry. In 2015, he opened Seven Sisters, a luxurious oasis of music and cuisine within the heart of Beirut, and formed 7 Management soon after. The success of Seven Sisters acted as a catalyst for the development of the ten food, beverage and entertainment concepts that followed.

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Substitutes:  There’s more than meats the eye

Substitutes: There’s more than meats the eye

There are a greater number of meat substitutes on the market than ever before. We asked three chefs to tell us about their preferred vegan and plant-based options and how they are keeping their clients satisfied.

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Deveekaa Nijhawan to lead QNTC’s international PR and communications

Deveekaa Nijhawan to lead QNTC’s international PR and communications

Nijhawan is a senior PR professional with over 10 years’ experience in PR and communications in the hospitality sector.

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A taste of the Lebanese terroir with Wata cider

A taste of the Lebanese terroir with Wata cider

Soha Frem Karam has donned many hats during her career. After studying landscape design and agriculture engineering, she worked for over 15 years in policymaking and development with governmental institutions and UN agencies. However, it was her undying love for Lebanon that encouraged her to address the country’s apple crisis and found WATA Cider in her family’s orchard in Mount Lebanon.

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Two key appointments join Rotana’s leadership team

Two key appointments join Rotana’s leadership team

Ghazi Mousharafieh joined as Rotana’s CFO while Joseph Abou Yaghi has been reappointed as corporate vice president human resources .

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