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.
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.
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.
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.
Haitham Mattar, IHG’s transformational leader
Years of experience in building high-performing teams has led Haitham Mattar to his current position of managing director for India, Middle East and Africa at IHG, as well as his role on the Development Tourism Board of the UAE. We spoke to the transformational hospitality, travel and tourism leader to learn more about his management style and his future plans for the brand.
A Valrhona “culinary-dating” experience
On March 22, 2022, Valrhona brought together the team of Relais Desserts and Ecole Valrhona for a three-hour intimate afternoon tea at Jumeirah Al Naseem to discuss trends, business opportunities and the importance of knowledge sharing while discovering the talents of Frédéric Cassel, Vincent Guerlais, Pascal Lac, Eric Vergne, Sébastien Bouillet and Glenn Noel.
A taste of Minus Eighteen with Yasmina Rizk, GM of Sweet Mania LLC
An optician by profession, Yasmina Rizk pursued her passion for sweets by starting an ice-cream business, which she later launched in Dubai. We spoke to the general manager of Sweet Mania LLC, to hear more about her journey.
A memorable Ramadan with Nestlé Professional
Nestlé Professional’s finest chefs Elie Lteif, Zouheir Baadarani, and Ali Traboulsi are cooking up a feast this holy month. Here, the trio gave us the lowdown on how Nestlé Professional products are helping chefs serve their guests memorable iftars throughout Ramadan.
The MICHELIN Guide is coming to Dubai
The MICHELIN Guide conveys restaurant reviews through an extensive system of distinctions, the most revered of which are its renowned stars.
World of Coffee trade show to move to Milan
100 percent of the World of Coffee trade show ticket sales revenues will be donated to Ukrainian coffee businesses.
