A cut above the rest: Top Chef winner Charbel Hayek

A cut above the rest: Top Chef winner Charbel Hayek

A seasoned expert in hygiene and food safety, Bana Kalash Kobrosly is general manager of Rentokil Boecker Lebanon. Here, she shares the firm’s latest news and expansion plans.

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Franchising with Luminescenza, a reliable partner, helping foodservice clients achieve optimal efficiency

Franchising with Luminescenza, a reliable partner, helping foodservice clients achieve optimal efficiency

Luminescenza has over 10 years of experience in helping foodservice clients achieve optimal efficiency. Georges Haddad, the firm’s owner, explains how he and his team are supporting businesses that are looking to franchise their brands.

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A look inside Gulf Hotels Group with Fares Yactine

A look inside Gulf Hotels Group with Fares Yactine

With more than 24 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Fares Yactine, vice president MEA Gulf Hotels Group and general manager of Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & SPA, has contributed to the success of a number of large hotel groups, including Melia, IHG, Habtoor Hospitality and Accor. In this interview, he shares his passion for Gulf Hotels Group and what’s on the horizon.

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60 seconds with Christian Rosse, executive chef of Amwaj Rotana JBR Dubai

60 seconds with Christian Rosse, executive chef of Amwaj Rotana JBR Dubai

From a 17-year-old apprentice in a small farmhouse in North Germany to leading the kitchen of a five-star Amwaj Rotana in Dubai, Chef Christian Rosse’s career path has been nothing short of amazing.

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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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I spy cyber security

I spy cyber security

As technology has evolved, so too has cybercrime. Tony Toutoungi delves into the world of cyber security, examining the various threats and how hotels can prevent data theft.

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Multi-unit franchising: choosing the right approach

Multi-unit franchising: choosing the right approach

The concept of franchising has, for the most part, performed positively in spite of lockdowns, supply issues and other factors. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director of Glee Hospitality, puts multi-unit franchising in the spotlight.

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How communicating with customers has evolved

How communicating with customers has evolved

All brands aspire to have the best communication strategy with their customers, online and offline. As challenging as it can be, the basics can be very simple and straightforward, as Dr. Maria Frangieh, managing director of Socialprise, explains.

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How Nestlé Professional Golden Chef’s Hat is developing the next generation of Arab chefs

How Nestlé Professional Golden Chef’s Hat is developing the next generation of Arab chefs

For 57 years, Nestlé Professional has given young chefs the opportunity to kickstart their careers at the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award competition.

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5 minutes with Bana Kalash Kobrosly, general manager of Rentokil Boecker Lebanon

5 minutes with Bana Kalash Kobrosly, general manager of Rentokil Boecker Lebanon

A seasoned expert in hygiene and food safety, Bana Kalash Kobrosly is general manager of Rentokil Boecker Lebanon. Here, she shares the firm’s latest news and expansion plans.

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