Breaking bread with Garo Salkhanian, chairman & CEO of Saltek
Garo Salkhanian has over 45 years of experience in leading Saltek, an expert in bakery equipment. As the company’s chairman and CEO, he tells us more about the key to success.
“On the rocks” with Anthony Massoud, founder of Glenbey
Boasting a journey from the glens of Scotland to the shores of Lebanon, Glenbey Scotch whisky has received much praise from the trade and the public since its launch back in 2021. It went on to become the first Scottish-Lebanese whisky to be recognized at the World Whiskies Awards. We sat with the man behind the bottle, Anthony Massoud, CEO of Ets. Antoine Massoud, to talk about Glenbey and its latest release, Glenbey 12.
A brew with the coffee experts
To find out what’s new in coffee, we spoke to four industry professionals who brought us up to date on all things related to this most popular of brews, from machines and market trends to the true meaning of the “coffee sommelier” role.
6 knights of hospitality
If you thought the nightlife scene in the Middle East had died down in the post-pandemic era, think again. The industry is abuzz with innovative and ambitious concepts, so who better to guide us through the dark than the brilliant entrepreneurs behind them?
Amwaj Rotana appoints Alberto Burgio as executive sous chef of Rosso Italian Restaurant
Alberto Burgio brings his rich Italian experience to Amwaj Rotana after being the sous chef of Trattoria at Jumeirah Group’s Madinat Jumeirah.
Trends and market updates with Laure Morvan, CDO of Accor
Laure Morvan, chief development officer for Accor India, Middle East and Africa, has always been fascinated by the tourism industry. Here, she shares her market insights and Accor’s role in the evolution of hospitality.
Tobias Ammon appointed general manager of Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City
Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City has appointed Tobias Ammon as its new general manager. The hotel, located in the heart of the business district, is the only international four-star hotel in Dammam Second Industrial City.
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.
“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.
