A greener picture of BOCA with Omar Shihab, founder and chief sustainability officer of BOCA restaurant
Omar Shihab, founder and chief sustainability officer of BOCA restaurant, is a versatile professional, who has taken on various roles in the hospitality industry. He has led a team of skilled chefs, managers, designers and experts to create exceptional hospitality concepts in the Gulf. A passionate advocate for sustainability, local sourcing and innovative dining experiences, Shihab has introduced several sustainability initiatives at BOCA, including waste reduction and local sourcing. He has been recognized for his efforts, winning the Gault&Millau UAE 2022 Sustainability Champion award, and is also an advisor to the UAE Restaurant Group and represents Food Made Good UAE, Thriving Solutions and Azraq.
The power of pop-ups
In the midst of a global pandemic, countless restaurants, cafes and bars have been forced to constantly open and close their doors as they adhere to lockdown restrictions. As a result, pop-up concepts have proven successful for many. Nada Alameddine, managing partner of Hodema consulting services, gives us the lowdown.
Three practices for sustainable hotel management in 2021
Major industries, including hotels, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, are trying to find ways to address this pressing issue with sustainable management practices.
Ecotourism: the perks of green travel
As sustainable tourism continues to be one of the hottest topics in the travel industry, Nada Alameddine, partner at Hodema consulting services, examines the impact of this ever-growing trend in the Middle East.
How hotels are adopting greener practices
Besides being trendy nowadays, sustainable hotels with strategic eco-friendly initiatives, can be true agents of change.
Sustainability Plans: Going Green While Staying In The Black
Most business leaders have bought in to the idea of becoming more environmentally friendly, but for some, the reality of implementing a sustainability plan is extremely daunting, leaving them unsure where to start. Antoine Kaldany, owner of Yelloblue solar energy company, gets to grips with going green.
McDonald’s UAE to boost its usage of biodiesel
The McDonald’s UAE Biodiesel Initiative underscores the benefits of using biodiesel and how it can help enhance air quality in line with the government’s Air Quality Strategy 2017 – 2021.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Beirut Verdun is plastic straw-free
The hotel is utilizing various channels to inform guests and the public of the dangerous effects plastic straws have on nature.
Food delivery’s sustainable future
The F&B industry and food delivery services find themselves engaged in a tug of war, with businesses striving to increase profits while simultaneously considering the shift toward sustainability, which inevitably brings about operational changes. Tech disruptor and global entrepreneur Mohamed Al Fayed, CEO and co-founder of Grubtech, tackles the challenges faced by the industry to establish a delicate balance between financial growth and environmental consciousness.