Babel awarded Time Out magazine’s ‘Best Lebanese Restaurant’
Time Out Magazine’s best restaurants awards is an eagerly-awaited event for professionals and the public alike. The results are based on anonymous and independent reviews. This year, the fruit of the partnership between M. H. Alshaya Co. and Afkar Holding Group, saw Babel voted Time Out Magazine’s Best Lebanese Restaurant. This decision...
The new syndicate of RCNP Lebanon
Tony Ramy was re-elected as the President of the Lebanese Syndicate Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Night-clubs and Pastries by unanimous vote. Khaled Nazha continues to serve as Vice President, Maya Bekhazi Noun as General Secretary and Aref Saade as Treasurer.
Rotana appoints new Corporate Vice President – Food & Beverage Operations
A Canadian national, Beaulieu joins Rotana from Hilton Worldwide where he held, since 2010, various positions including senior corporate F&B roles. Most recently, he served as Director of Food and Beverage Development and Openings EMEA.
Top 100 megabrands: How the world’s fast-moving brands remain at the top
Euromonitor International’s megabrands report is a ranking of the top 100 most successful fast-moving consumer goods (fmcg) brands worldwide. Changes in how people research and shop online and the importance of different regions are raising the question of where companies should focus their resources most effectively.
Fearless! Bartender in the Middle East challenges status quo
In celebration of Women’s Day, almost every company and brand, on this planet, prepares something special to share with the general public and loyal followers. This is an especially important annual event for women working in the hospitality industry. On that note, HN interviewed one young woman who for the...
Delivery Hero buys Zomato in the UAE
The acquisition will add 1.2 MM monthly orders and c. USD 2 MM monthly revenue to Delivery Hero’s MENA business and will strengthen its leadership position in the UAE. The acquisition will be fully funded by an acquisition facility.
20 new Lebanese wines
Lebanon has been home to modern wineries since 1857, with an annual production of about 9 million bottles and almost 50 wineries. Here are 20 reasons to toast one of the country’s major exports
Tulakalum, Valrhona’s latest innovation
Sourced directly from the Grand Cru de Terroir of Belize, Tulakalum means ‘together’ in the Mayan language and never has a bean of such pure origin worn its name so well! This exceptional chocolate comes from a shared passion for rare flavors and the extraordinary collaboration between sourcers, producers, experts,...
