Giovanna Mansi Lutfi takes the Lebanese Lira to Miami
As managing partner of WSH LLC and Tastings SoFlo LLC, a luxury catering and events company, Giovanna Mansi Lutfi has plenty of hospitality experience. Her latest concept, Lira Miami, pays homage to her Lebanese heritage.
Hany Samuel named GM of C Central Resort The Palm
Hany Samuel brings more than 22 years of experience covering different areas, including international operations, and management systems.
A family affair with Chef Samaan Helal
Chef Samaan Helal has plenty of experience under his belt, having worked in kitchens around the world, from the Gulf to New York and many cities in between. HN sat with the visionary chef to discuss his latest projects in KSA, some of which include his three children.
Sami Matta appointed multi-outlet GM at 25hours Hotel One Central
By the end of summer 2022, Sami Matta will also be responsible for two additional F&B outlets, one of which is the Shisha Garden.
A taste of luxury with The Chedi Muscat
Thomas Guss, general manager of The Chedi Muscat, brings a wealth of experience to his role. Having started his hospitality journey as a chef in 1990, before enrolling in management training for future luxury hotel jobs, he is today recognized as of the most powerful GMs in the Middle East.
In the kitchen with Pidurshan Sivarajah
We go behind the scenes at Hilton Kuwait Resort, Kuwait, to see what commis II Pidurshan Sivarajah is preparing for dessert.
Paying tribute to Nouhad Dammous, the godfather of the hospitality industry
Thank you for your words of sympathy on the passing of our editor-in-chief, Nouhad Dammous. The outpouring of love and support we have received has been heartwarming, and we wanted to share just a handful of beautiful messages with you all.
The pastry people
We asked five pastry professionals from different countries in the region to give us the lowdown on their professional journeys and brands.
Food delivery in focus
The F&B sector has witnessed a significant rise in the number of online food ordering and food delivery companies in recent years, with the pandemic accelerating growth in this sector. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, tells us why online food delivery is here to stay and how technology is playing a role.