Spotlighting Mireille Hayek
When it comes to breaking the glass ceiling, Mireille Hayek, Founder and Co-Owner of Em Sherif, has shattered it all together. Her brands, Em Sherif Restaurant; Em Sherif Café; Em Sherif Sea Café; and Parrilla, have been a raving success both locally and internationally. With four branches in Lebanon and nine abroad (Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UK and Saudi Arabia), Hayek is not considering refraining anytime soon, and will keep on innovating. HN discusses with her the current obstacles and her growth forecasts .
Highlighting the Foodpreneur Behind BrandPortunity Consulting
Armed with impressive credentials and F&B retail service experience spanning the Middle East and North Africa, Christian Salloum pursued a dream he had been nurturing since the age of 17, launching his own restaurant and catering consultancy. BrandPortunity, like the name suggests, is a mixture betwee “brand” and “opportunity.” The company is a testament to Salloum’s creativity, success and positivity, mirroring the opportunities and solutions that he has shaped over the years and the brands that he has strengthened with his knowledge and determination. HN sat with the foodpreneur to learn more about BrandPortunity.
New cluster GM joins Wyndham hotels in Ajman
He brings in over 25 years of expertise spanning various industries with 15 years in the hospitality sector. He has been with R Hotels since 2009.
Interview with the Go! Getter Ziad Kamel
Ziad Kamel, CEO and founder of Cloud Restaurants is an effervescent entrepreneur with an insatiable passion for the hospitality sector and an untampered enthusiast that is best portrayed in his brands: Go! Greek, Go! Healthy, Go! Pasta, Go! Chinese, Go! Noodle, Go! Risotto & Pasta.
Tunisia, RAK and Jordan get the WTTC Safe Travels stamp for safety protocols
WTTC designed the Safe Travels stamp to enable travelers to identify destinations which adopted its health and hygiene global standardized protocols.
Connecting for a Mood Change with Guy Markarian
It is not a surprise for Guy Markarian, founder and managing director of MG Hotel Supplies to excel in his business. He descends from a family who left a mark in the stainless steel manufacturing industry since the 1950s. HN sat with Markarian and discussed his trailblazing initiatives in times of difficulty.
Why It Pays To Know Hotel Data Analytics
Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East & Africa executive for STR, examines the importance of accurate data analysis in the hospitality industry.
How Four Seasons Hotels George V is supporting the global restaurant industry
The largest global event of its kind aims to raise funds that will provide direct and tangible financial relief for restaurants worldwide.
Why travelers should ‘wear to care’
As countries transition from lockdowns to reopening their borders, the wearing of face masks helps signal the return of safer travels