A new formula for La Gondole’s Maroun family
As Lebanon’s F&B industry expands and contracts under the weight of its own success and fierce competition, concept creators and operators are seeking out prime real-estate space for a chance to unleash their creativity. Addressing that issue, HN caught up with one of Lebanon’s F&B veterans, Samer Maroun, son of...
“Find your Fika”, Nespresso’s new Nordic coffee offering
This holiday season, celebrate with your nearest and dearest by sharing special, indulgent moments together with Nespresso’s specially-crafted iconic end of year range based on Nordic moments. Incorporating the growing Scandinavian-inspired cultural trends of Hygge and Fika, Nespresso is encouraging its customers to put the busy festive season on pause,...
GM Architects wins the European Property Award in the Interior Design category
Europe’s finest developers, architects, interior designers and real estate agents gathered in Mayfair, London for the announcement of the winners of the hotly contested European Property Awards. The awards, the world’s most prestigious property competition, cover properties in the residential and commercial categories. Judging is carried out through a meticulous...
First voco™ hotel opens in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The flagship property underwent major redesigning and rebranding to launch under the voco™ brand. The hotel offers guests 438 rooms and suites.
Chinese Huazhu Group buys German Steigenberger hotels from Egyptian entrepreneur
Egyptian tourism entrepreneur Hamed El Chiaty’s Travco Travel has bought the group from the Steigenberger family in 2009.
WATA, Lebanon’s innovative apple cider brand
HN talks with Soha Frem, Founder of WATA Cider to learn how and why this young woman quit her job, enrolled in a cider-making program and eventually founded her own brand in 2017.
Reserve Ammiq’s roots run deep
Reserve Ammiq, also known as Domaine Skaff, is part of Nature Farms a company of which the shareholders are third-generation farmers. The brand has holdings in one of the finest vineyards of West Bekaa, Lebanon.
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar’s royal inspired culinary popup
Inspired by Princess Diana’s visit to the Fabled Green Mountain and The Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, the spectacular 5-star mountain top hotel, is thrilled to announce a royal inspired popup culinary event due to take place at the heart of the...
Rotana crowned ‘Best Business Hotel Chain in the Middle East’
The Hotel operator successfully retains the prestigious title at Business Traveller Awards 2019 held in London. Underlining its hospitality credentials on the international stage, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey, has claimed the coveted...
