Meet the chef: Fernando Canales
From September 26 to 28, Phoenicia Hotel Beirut will host Michelin-star Chef Fernando Canales for a three-day Spanish-Lebanese culinary event. In an exclusive interview, HN discovers more about his career path and affection for Lebanon Chef Canales was born in Bilbao, Spain and studied hospitality before moving to France to...
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar’s royal culinary popup event
Inspired by Princess Diana’s visit to the Fabled Green Mountain and the wedding of the duke and duchess of Sussex, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, the spectacular 5-star mountain top hotel will be launching an unprecedented event scheduled for November. It will take place at what is known as Diana’s Point,...
Maison Noura’s newest outlets explained
The chief architect Marine Bustros, founder of mbDesign, discusses the latest newly-designed branches and the reasoning behind the architecture. Maison Noura has come a long way since inception, so what does the brand mean to you? I have a strong emotional connection with Noura that dates back to my childhood....
Transforming the world of regional F&B manufacturing
An unprecedented event, hosted by UAE Food and Beverage Manufacturers Group, which brings together the manufacturing industry, developers, leaders in the sector and the industry experts, will be held on the 25th and 26th of September 2019 at Address Hotel, Dubai Mall. Powered by the top regional leaders from the F&B...
IHG debuts Middle East’s first voco Hotel in Dubai
InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) distinctive new lifestyle hotel brand voco has debuted in the Middle East with the opening of its flagship property in Dubai. Simon Stamper, the General Manager of voco Dubai said, “Different to your everyday stay, voco Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road represents a world of effortless...
CNN’s ‘Best party cities around the world 2019’
“The Lebanese people’s love for life, complemented by Beirut’s wide offerings of trendy clubs and bars, makes Beirut’s party scene so unique,” says Roxane Fersane, chief concierge of Four Seasons Hotel Beirut.
Millennium Hotels promotes Kevork Deldelian to CEO
Millennium Hotels and Resorts, one of the fastest-growing hotel management companies in the region, announced the promotion of Kevork Deldelian to CEO for the Middle East and Africa region effective immediately. Deldelian has been operating as the COO of Millennium Middle East and Africa since March 2017, and under his strategic...
Dominic Arel appointed GM at Swissôtel’s first Dubai property
Joining from Al Wadi MGallery Doha, within the Accor portfolio, Arel will lead the strategic direction and operations of the Swissôtel Al Ghurair complex. An experienced hotelier, he has a proven track record of leading international luxury hotels in the GCC, Europe and the Americas. Arel started his career with...
Lebanon enters the whisky world
Athyr is not only the first Lebanese single malt whisky, but it is also 100% Lebanese made from the malted barley and introduced to aging Lebanese Oak at the Riachi Winery and Distillery in Khenchara, Lebanon. The result is a savory, rich and complex whisky unmatched by traditional malts. Athyr is...
LOST Hotel found
Set in the heart of Beirut’s buzzing Gemmayze area, LOST Hotel, which opened mid-2019, is a new twelve-room boutique hotel offering an authentic Gemmayzeh experience. Co-owned by Omar Jheir and Michel Abchi, the establishment boasts a unique interior design in keeping with the traditional style of Lebanese terraces with new chic décor....
