Barbar restaurants expands in the Middle East
The famous Lebanese restaurant Barbar is expanding its operations in the Middle East. Having recently announced a partnership with Kitch, a cloud kitchen operator, we sat with Ali Ghaziri, Barbar’s COO, to learn more about the brand’s upcoming plans.
KSA through the eyes of hotelier Hans Schiller
Hans Schiller, GM of Hilton Riyadh and Residences, believes that passion and attitude are core factors to success. Here, the accomplished hotelier discusses the Saudi market.
Ilili restaurant, the Lebanese food reference, expands beyond New York
The culinary journey of Philippe Massoud, executive chef, CEO and owner of ilili, is embedded in the rich heritage of Lebanese cuisine and hospitality. Inspired to bring Lebanese food to the forefront, Massoud opened ilili in 2007 in New York City’s Flatiron District. We learn more about the brand and its recent expansion.
Jad Abou Jaoude, a leading restaurateur at the forefront of expansion in the Middle East
With over 20 years of experience, Jad Abou Jaoude, a leading restaurateur and avid entrepreneur, has been busy launching a series of new projects under the function of managing partner at KJ Consultancy.
Mohamed Najia discusses the launch of the KHOA website
An expert in hospitality and tourism in Kuwait and the region, Mohamed Najia has over 40 years of experience in hotel and tourism management, as well as catering services. Besides holding executive and board member positions at several hospitality companies, Najia became the advisor for Kuwait’s tourism sector at the Ministry of Information as well as hospitality arbitrator at the Arbitration International Center in Bahrain. Here, we learn about the KHOA website and why it is important for the Kuwaiti market.
Barry Callebaut opens the CHOCOLATE ACADEMY Center, bringing chocolate expertise to the growing Middle East region
The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, inaugurated its relocated CHOCOLATE ACADEMYTM Center Dubai, which is now at the foot of the Burj Khalifa.
Arada kicks off phase two of family entertainment hot spot Madar at Aljada
Madar at Aljada has already welcomed 2M visitors to its mixture of attractions and food offerings that are set within a green landscape.
Le Pré partners with Gabriel Bocti s.a.l.
Le Pré, a Lebanese brand of juices and vinegars, has been experiencing rapid growth despite challenging circumstances in Lebanon that have impacted the private sector.
The coffee club’s insight into the industry
Coffee makes the world go round, as these five experts will tell you. Read what they have to say about the latest industry trends and why specialty coffee is on the rise.
The impact of Covid-19 on the hospitality industry
Nouhad Dammous, editor-in-chief of Hospitality News Middle East, discusses just a few of the ways in which the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the hotel and restaurant industry.