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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Bhavesh Rawal appointed hotel manager of two new Marriott properties

Bhavesh Rawal appointed hotel manager of two new Marriott properties

Bhavesh Rawal brings 22 years of professional experience within the F&B and hospitality industries, and has made a successful career rising.

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Grand Swiss-Belhotel Waterfront, Seef, Bahrain appoints a new GM

Grand Swiss-Belhotel Waterfront, Seef, Bahrain appoints a new GM

With over 15 years of experience in managing five-star hotels across diverse markets, Hindiyeh has a proven track record in the industry.

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Entrepreneurship at its finest with John Balian

Entrepreneurship at its finest with John Balian

It is an entrepreneurial mindset that drove John Balian, CEO of BIM POS, to pursue ambitious expansion plans despite the challenges of Covid-19. Here, we learn more about the products and services offered by BIM POS and how the firm is meeting the needs of its clients.

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Rabih Zein appointed as the GM of Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort

Rabih Zein appointed as the GM of Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort

Zein has nearly 20 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industries in the Middle East and Europe.

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Brian Voelzing appointed director of operations at Restaurant Secrets Inc.

Brian Voelzing appointed director of operations at Restaurant Secrets Inc.

Voelzing’s responsibilities include concept development, feasibility studies, menu engineering, and many other F&B managerial tasks.

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Life in the champagne bubble

Life in the champagne bubble

While Champagne evokes prestige and celebration, there’s so much more to this complex sparkling wine. We ask three professionals to share their insights.

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