Lebanese industry on the rise despite obstacles
On National Industry Day, Eng. Mounir Bissat, secretary of foreign relations of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI), a body which deals with both economic and social issues concerning business and advocates a policy of balanced industrial development for all Lebanese regions, highlighted Lebanon’s potential and the achievements of the Lebanese industry for the past two years.
Andy Nicholson appointed as GM and director of experience at Inside Burj Al Arab
Nicholson will help bring Inside Burj Al Arab to life as a premium experience at the “original home of luxury.”
A world of soaps with Senteurs d’Orient
Sarah Akkari, CEO of Senteurs d’Orient USA, has an unwavering passion for the world of beauty, product innovation and development, fragrances and design. Since joining Senteurs d’Orient in 2015, she has been on her greatest adventure. We learn more about Akkari’s journey.
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.
Tourism and travel jobs to grow by 18 percent next year
WTTC’s research reveals that travel and tourism’s contribution to the global economy could see a rise of 31.7 percent in 2022.
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.
How vaccines are driving tourism’s recovery
Most destinations saw a moderate arrivals rebound compared to 2020. Nevertheless, 2021 continues to be a challenging year for global tourism.
