Giovanna Mansi Lutfi takes the Lebanese Lira to Miami

Giovanna Mansi Lutfi takes the Lebanese Lira to Miami

As managing partner of WSH LLC and Tastings SoFlo LLC, a luxury catering and events company, Giovanna Mansi Lutfi has plenty of hospitality experience. Her latest concept, Lira Miami, pays homage to her Lebanese heritage.

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Em Sherif Sea Café opens in Bahrain, slated to open in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh later this year

Em Sherif Sea Café opens in Bahrain, slated to open in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh later this year

The new Em Sherif seafood concept has a beef bar corner, and was created as an homage to Lebanon’s historic ties to the Mediterranean.

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Sneak peek into Playa Beach Club Dubai with Daniel Khairallah

Sneak peek into Playa Beach Club Dubai with Daniel Khairallah

A law school graduate, Daniel Khairallah, CEO of Rival Management Services LLC, found his calling in the world of hospitality. After launching a series of successful signature concepts worldwide, such as Crystal Beirut, London, St. Tropez, Metis, La Plage and the C Bar Dubai, to name a few, he ventured into the world of F&B, marketing and brand activation. We spoke to the Khairallah about his entrepreneurial flair and his latest projects.

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Investing in Egypt: the right way to go about it

Investing in Egypt: the right way to go about it

Egypt’s hospitality sector is on track to grow at a CAGR of 6.2 percent for the next five years, making it a sound proposition for investors. Chadi Chidiac, managing partner of Protocol Hospitality Management and Consultancy, explains how investors should approach this lucrative market.

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Reasons to hire F&B management companies

Reasons to hire F&B management companies

The every-evolving state of the restaurant industry has made restaurant management all the more challenging but relevant, as Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, points out.

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OY Hospitality to launch five new F&B concepts in Dubai

OY Hospitality to launch five new F&B concepts in Dubai

OY Hospitality was founded in 2021 by entrepreneurs Oleksii Kolomiets and Yuriy Blotskyy, aiming to define luxury chic all-day dining.

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Five minutes with Kamp Catering’s Richard Seidel

Five minutes with Kamp Catering’s Richard Seidel

Richard Seidel, Kamp Catering’s development chef, tells us everything we need to know about the group’s portfolio of trendy restaurants.

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How Al Qana is becoming a hub for culinary concepts

How Al Qana is becoming a hub for culinary concepts

Al Qana has announced the addition of over 14 new restaurants, including The Bridge Lifestyle Hub, the 100-percent organic concept.

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La Serre closes its Downtown Dubai location but promises 30 new ones

La Serre closes its Downtown Dubai location but promises 30 new ones

La Serre will welcome guests to its new locations in Dubai Design District, Mall of the Emirates, Jumeirah, and Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi.

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