Business talk with Richard Haddad
Richard Haddad, CEO of Jannah Hotels and Resorts, knows a thing or two about running a successful hotel chain. We sat with veteran hotelier to find out what it takes to excel in the industry.
Passing thyme with restaurateur Carla Rebeiz
Having spent her life between Paris and Brazil, Carla Rebeiz left her job as an investment banker to establish Eats Thyme, a food concept. HN spoke to the Lebanese entrepreneur to learn more about her journey
Tomado launches its new online store
Joanne Azwat, project manager of Tomado SARL, discusses the company’s new and exciting e-commerce website: TomadoStore.
Keeping up With the Caterers
Catering has become a sophisticated business, with boutique companies rigorously tailoring their services to meet the needs of ever-demanding consumers. We asked seven big names on the Middle East’s catering scene to tell us about their concepts and the challenges of operating amid a global pandemic.
José Canals appointed as MD for the Middle East and Asia at Barceló Hotel Group
The appointment confirms Barceló’s growth strategy to expand the company footprint across the region over the next years.
How “Home in a Bite” is promoting Lebanese food concepts in the UAE and beyond
HN speaks to Christine Assouad, founder and CEO of The Catalyst of Growth, to learn more about her “Home in a Bite project” and how it’s bringing a piece of Lebanon to the UAE and the Gulf.
Exclusive interview with UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili
This is a chance to rethink and restart tourism. Our sector will recover. It is resilient and able to adapt.
New F&B operations manager at Intercontinental Dubai Marina
One of the main objectives in his new role will be to reinforce the hotel as a renowned culinary and lifestyle destination.
U-Food’s road to success
U-Food, a distributor of international FMCG products, has established itself as a market leader over the past 27 years. The firm imports goods from over 20 countries and represents around 50 renowned multinational food companies. Here, Mazen Noureddine, general manager of U-Food, tells us more about the road to success and upcoming projects.
