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.
“The Future of Travel Starts Now” with Juliette Losardo, WTM director
World Travel Market (WTM), the global travel reunion, is gearing up for its forthcoming edition at Excel, from November 7-9. We sat with Juliette Losardo, WTM’s exhibition director, to hear her thoughts on the travel industry’s evolution and what’s in store at this year’s exhibition.
Beit Kanz by Beit el Baraka debuts in Beirut
Beit Kanz, a Lebanese cultural hub featuring a Lebanese terroir shop, an artisanal boutique and a café-restaurant, has opened its doors on Sursock Street, Beirut, Lebanon.
Katerina Giannouka is named Jumeirah Group’s new CEO
Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company that’s present in over 13 countries, is appointing Katerina Giannouka as the new CEO of Jumeirah Group. She will take the role from December 2022.
The making of the mocktail market
We asked five professionals to help us understand the mocktail market better. Here’s what they had to say about what millennialls want, health trends and the development of the industry, which is marked by more creative and colorful concoctions, with no compromise on taste.
A “SENSO”tional coffee experience with Joseph Saade
Joseph Saade, managing director of MTM Trading Sarl, has a strong relationship with coffee. It all began in 2002, when he participated in the World Barista Championship in Norway and was ranked 10th in the world. With a passion for coffee, ambitious mindset and a positive attitude to match, Saade tells us about SENSO coffee and what it’s bringing to the market.
Fadeel Wehbe appointed multi-property GM of Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre and Le Meridien Fairway
Fadeel Wehbe has been appointed as the multi-property general manager of Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre and Le Meridien Fairway, which are both Marriott properties.
Amman Rotana appoints Patrice Cornée as its new general manager
Patrice Cornée has been appointed as general manager of Amman Rotana. In his new role, he will oversee all aspects of the operation in compliance with the Rotana Hotel Management Group’s standards.
Arabian Park Dubai reopens after refurbishment
Arabian Park Dubai, an Edge by Rotana hotel, reopens its doors for guests in the Al Jaddaf district, offering guests an array of leisure and meeting facilities. The hotel makes a notable comeback, with contemporary interiors, enticing culinary facilities and 328 sophisticated and modern rooms that boast the latest in-room technology and comfort.
