Regional megaprojects & opportunities for hospitality investors
The impact of 2020 on the hotel and hospitality industry will endure for years to come and in many ways will redefine future travel experiences. Amr El Nady, head of hotels and hospitality MEA, executive VP, Global Hotel Desk at JLL, explores hotel investment opportunities in the region.
Introducing Eighty6, a newly released B2B application set to revolutionize the food procurement industry in the GCC
Eighty6, an industry-leading online procurement tool, has been launched in the UAE with plans to expand to Saudi Arabia in the next three months.
The future role of malls in the Middle East
It is clear that the coronavirus has accelerated e-commerce, even in traditional economies of the Middle East. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, examines the likelihood of malls making a comeback post Covid-19.
Kerten Hospitality announces Wafik Youssef as new COO
Youssef will be responsible for operational properties and upcoming mixed-use projects across Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Kuwait and the KSA.
The French touch with chef Nicolas Lambert
Nicolas Lambert is an award-winning pastry master. Among his accolades, the Frenchman has been named Best Pastry Chef in Hong Kong and Macau, and Asia’s Best Pastry Chef, according to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Here, he tells us about his latest culinary adventure with Four Seasons Resort Dubai Jumeirah Beach.
Insider look at Egypt with Nour Atwi
Nour Atwi, economic attaché at the Embassy of Lebanon in Cairo, gives us her insights into the Egyptian market and how the Lebanese are leaving their mark.
Dar Zefta, an architectural gem built on art and passion
In southern Lebanon, Dar Zefta guesthouse realizes a legacy of culture, art and architecture. We sat with Bahjat El-Darwiche, Dar Zefta’s owner, to hear how it all began.
The lowdown on Unilever with chef Joanne Gendrano
With 21 years’ experience in hospitality, veteran chef Joanne Gendrano has witnessed great change in the industry. Here, she talks about the latest food trends and Unilever’s most innovative products.
Lebanese wine workshop held in New York
A virtual tasting of Lebanese wine was held in New York on August 3. Organized by Fair Trade, in collaboration with Hospitality Services, the session was dedicated to promoting Lebanese wine in the U.S., a valuable export market for Lebanon’s wineries.
Tableware and glassware: fit for Instagram
With the rise of social media, hotels are paying greater attention to their table settings to provide guests with the finest Instagram moments. HN spoke to five hospitality experts to find out how they select their tableware and glassware.