“On the rocks” with Anthony Massoud, founder of Glenbey
Boasting a journey from the glens of Scotland to the shores of Lebanon, Glenbey Scotch whisky has received much praise from the trade and the public since its launch back in 2021. It went on to become the first Scottish-Lebanese whisky to be recognized at the World Whiskies Awards. We sat with the man behind the bottle, Anthony Massoud, CEO of Ets. Antoine Massoud, to talk about Glenbey and its latest release, Glenbey 12.
A brew with the coffee experts
To find out what’s new in coffee, we spoke to four industry professionals who brought us up to date on all things related to this most popular of brews, from machines and market trends to the true meaning of the “coffee sommelier” role.
6 knights of hospitality
If you thought the nightlife scene in the Middle East had died down in the post-pandemic era, think again. The industry is abuzz with innovative and ambitious concepts, so who better to guide us through the dark than the brilliant entrepreneurs behind them?
Amwaj Rotana appoints Alberto Burgio as executive sous chef of Rosso Italian Restaurant
Alberto Burgio brings his rich Italian experience to Amwaj Rotana after being the sous chef of Trattoria at Jumeirah Group’s Madinat Jumeirah.
Development kicks off for i8 Hotels Middle East’s first hybrid co-living hotel in Dubai
Arbah Capital and Strategic Housing Group (SHG) have announced the launch of the development phase of the innovative i8 Hotels at DIC, which is scheduled to be delivered in 2024. The property will be the first in a USD 500 million portfolio between the two parties.
Trends and market updates with Laure Morvan, CDO of Accor
Laure Morvan, chief development officer for Accor India, Middle East and Africa, has always been fascinated by the tourism industry. Here, she shares her market insights and Accor’s role in the evolution of hospitality.
Tobias Ammon appointed general manager of Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City
Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City has appointed Tobias Ammon as its new general manager. The hotel, located in the heart of the business district, is the only international four-star hotel in Dammam Second Industrial City.
IHG signs a new generation InterContinental Hotel with Al Ajlan Company in Riyadh
IHG® Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its luxury portfolio in the kingdom with the signing of a management agreement with Al Ajlan Company for InterContinental Hotel & Residences.
Morning coffee break with Roy Daniel, managing partner of Barista Espresso
As coffee continues to be the drink of choice for many, we sat with Roy Daniel, managing partner of Barista Espresso, to uncover the coffee industry’s biggest challenges, customers’ needs and how Barista Espresso is catering to them.
Café Younes: the Lebanese homegrown concept making noise in the Middle East’s coffee scene
The sensory coffee experience delivered by Café Younes, a Lebanese family-run business, has without doubt contributed to its success in Egypt and UAE. Here, Amin Younes, the mastermind behind the renowned brand, shares some exciting news about the firm’s regional footprint and why Café Younes is the name on everyone’s lips.
