InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut celebrates its reopening and the festive season with the inauguration of The Beirut Venue
InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut celebrated the hotel’s reopening — which occurred in October — the launch of a new event space and the start of the festive season with a special gala event on December 1.
IGE begins a new chapter
On November 29, 2022, the Institute of Business Administration (IGE) of Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) inaugurated its new premises and the Culinary Laboratory of its hospitality management program at the Social Sciences Campus, under the high patronage of H.E. Abbas Halabi, Minister of Education and Higher Education, and H.E. Walid Nassar, Minister of Tourism, and in the presence of the Rector of USJ, Prof. Salim Daccache s.j., the Director of IGE, Dr. Céline Boutros Saab, the General Consul for France in Beirut, Mr. Julien Bouchard, USJ officials and friends.
Reaching new heights with Ludwig Bouldoukian
As Hyatt’s regional vice president of development in the Middle East and Africa, Ludwig Bouldoukian has insider knowledge of the market, trends and opportunities. We discuss the Hyatt brand’s growth plans and what really matters to guests.
A cake affair with Nicole Mrad, founder of CupNcakes Dubai LLC and Cuisine With Nicole
With passion and creativity at the heart of everything she does, Nicole Mrad, founder of CupNcakes Dubai LLC and Cuisine With Nicole, tells us how she transformed her homegrown business in Dubai to one of the most sought-after pastry shops in the city.
Insights into the F&B scene in KSA
Research conducted in KSA by Deliverect and Qoot has revealed 45 percent of restaurants manage two to three brands from the same location, while 78 percent intend to manage more brands from existing outlets in the near future.
Guenter Gebhard promoted to RVP and GM of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center has promoted Guenter Gebhard to regional vice president and general manager.
Artsy restaurant Amaya opens in Dubai Mall
Amaya brings a different kind of experience to Dubai Mall, powered by art that fractures reality and creates engaging environments that connect with people.
A Michelin encounter with Danny Kattar, general manager of MBT Restaurant Management
Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi has recognized MBT Restaurant Management’s restaurant in its inaugural edition of the MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi. We sat with general manager Danny Kattar to discover the formula for success and what he has planned for the future.
A look inside Dubai’s hottest food concept with owner Ziad Kamel
Ziad Kamel, founder and CEO of Couqley is on a mission to spread good mood and great vibes through his F&B concepts. In this exclusive interview, he tells us all about his latest venture in Downtown Dubai, which encapsulates the sultry spirit of a buzzing brasserie while remaining true to the Parisian charm of Couqley JLT.
