Spotlighting Mireille Hayek
When it comes to breaking the glass ceiling, Mireille Hayek, Founder and Co-Owner of Em Sherif, has shattered it all together. Her brands, Em Sherif Restaurant; Em Sherif Café; Em Sherif Sea Café; and Parrilla, have been a raving success both locally and internationally. With four branches in Lebanon and nine abroad (Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UK and Saudi Arabia), Hayek is not considering refraining anytime soon, and will keep on innovating. HN discusses with her the current obstacles and her growth forecasts .
Highlighting the Foodpreneur Behind BrandPortunity Consulting
Armed with impressive credentials and F&B retail service experience spanning the Middle East and North Africa, Christian Salloum pursued a dream he had been nurturing since the age of 17, launching his own restaurant and catering consultancy. BrandPortunity, like the name suggests, is a mixture betwee “brand” and “opportunity.” The company is a testament to Salloum’s creativity, success and positivity, mirroring the opportunities and solutions that he has shaped over the years and the brands that he has strengthened with his knowledge and determination. HN sat with the foodpreneur to learn more about BrandPortunity.
New cluster GM joins Wyndham hotels in Ajman
He brings in over 25 years of expertise spanning various industries with 15 years in the hospitality sector. He has been with R Hotels since 2009.
Interview with the Go! Getter Ziad Kamel
Ziad Kamel, CEO and founder of Cloud Restaurants is an effervescent entrepreneur with an insatiable passion for the hospitality sector and an untampered enthusiast that is best portrayed in his brands: Go! Greek, Go! Healthy, Go! Pasta, Go! Chinese, Go! Noodle, Go! Risotto & Pasta.
Connecting for a Mood Change with Guy Markarian
It is not a surprise for Guy Markarian, founder and managing director of MG Hotel Supplies to excel in his business. He descends from a family who left a mark in the stainless steel manufacturing industry since the 1950s. HN sat with Markarian and discussed his trailblazing initiatives in times of difficulty.
Ramsay Rankoussi and Danial Trappler to lead Radisson in Africa
Ramsay Rankoussi has been with the company for more than six years and now leads Radisson Hotel Group’s growth in Africa.
New GM for Alwadi Hotel Doha by MGallery Hotel Collection
Akkari comes to Alwadi Hotel with more than 15 years’ experience at some of the world’s most recognized luxury properties.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Ajman appoints new Director of Rooms
His new appointment will be his third stint within the Radisson Hotel Group portfolio and he is excited to return back to the family.
Saluting the hospitality industry’s women trailblazers
Women are shaking up hospitality like never before, bringing talent, ideas and a can-do attitude to the sector in unprecedented times. Here, thirty professionals who are today disrupting the industry across the region in a big way, share their success stories and offer words of wisdom to those just starting out.