A tribute to Lebanon – Opinion
Dagmar Symes was the first female GM to serve at Lebanon’s iconic Phoenicia Hotel. Despite leaving in 2018, she has remained a staunch supporter of the country’s hospitality scene.
Celebrating Boecker’s 27th anniversary
Boecker, the largest public health company in the Middle East, recently celebrated 27 years in the industry. We sat with Michel Bayoud, the firm’s CEO, to find out more about Boecker’s enduring success and the recent surge in demand for hygiene services.
Five Minutes With Yannis Apostolopoulos
HN talks to Yannis Apostolopoulos, CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) to know more about coffee.
Katrin Herz joins Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi as Multi Property GM
Her inspirational, approachable and result driven work ethic has won her ‘General Manager of the Year Award -2019’ and also conferred her as one of the ‘Top 30 women in the Hotel Industry’ by recognized industry publications.
Louvre Hotels Expands Despite the Pandemic
In a pioneering move, Louvre Hotels Group took residence at the heart of the famed French gastronomy hub Rungis International Market, opening the very first hotel in the market. The Campanile Rungis-Orly hotel features 84 rooms and is built alongside a brand-new Corporate Food University. Hospitality News sat with Louvre Hotels’ management team to discuss their bold expansion in spite of the pandemic.
Georges Ojeil joins Four Seasons Hotel Beirut as its new GM
Ojeil brings over 20 years of experience in hospitality business and hotel management to his new role as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut.
Life Is Sweet In Jordan
There’s nothing quite like the sweet taste of success. HN talks to Hilda Hosh, Owner of Chez Hilda Pâtisserie and Confiserie to discover more about her brand and recipe for staying ahead.
New Director of F&B joins Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City
Roberts brings 19 years of hospitality experience to his new role in which he will oversee the operations of the Media City hotel, including its F&B outlets, outside catering, 12 meeting rooms and 246 keys.
Contributors’ 2021 Expectations
Without a shadow of a doubt, 2020 forced countless companies around the world to rethink their strategies and adapt to new norms. With this in mind, we asked a selection of our contributors what lessons they learned last year and how they foresee the business landscape in 2021.