Paying tribute to H.E. Akel Biltaji, former mayor of Amman and the godfather of Jordan’s tourism industry

Paying tribute to H.E. Akel Biltaji, former mayor of Amman and the godfather of Jordan’s tourism industry

Biltaji, a tourism icon who advocated peace and awareness about climate change, has lost his fight against Covid-19, leaving behind a legacy of grandeur and excellence.­­

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Lebanon’s caterers and event planners discuss the new normal in Hospitality News Talks’ fourth virtual roundtable

Lebanon’s caterers and event planners discuss the new normal in Hospitality News Talks’ fourth virtual roundtable

Powered by Hospitality News Middle East and funded by the USAID Lebanon Enterprise development (LED) project, Hospitality News Talks held its fourth virtual roundtable on March 4 — “The catering and events industries in Lebanon: adapting to a new normal.” The online session, one of 12 such talks moderated by Hodema Consulting Services, invited a panel of industry professionals, including chefs, caterers and event planners, to discuss the challenges the sector has faced as a result of Covid-19, economic paralysis and other factors.

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10 preventive measures against covid-19 for restaurants & bars

10 preventive measures against covid-19 for restaurants & bars

Countless restaurants and bars around the world have resumed operations in the midst of new waves of Covid-19. Gebran Bekhazi, managing director of Food Studio, highlights 10 ways in which operators can create safer environments for their employees and customers.

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Bringing great USA cheeses to the Middle East

Bringing great USA cheeses to the Middle East

The USA Cheese Guild’s executive director, Angelique Hollister, and chef Antonio El Khoury, director of culinary programs, give us the lowdown on how they are promoting Cheeses from the USA to consumers in the Middle East.

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