Getting to know: Alfred Najm, GM of Hotel Albergo, Beirut
With an exemplary 20-plus-year career in hospitality, Alfred Najm is now at the helm of the legendary Hotel Albergo in Beirut. Here, we discuss what the recently appointed general manager is hoping to achieve in his new role and reveal the ambitious plans that are set to take the five-star Relais et Chateaux property even higher.
In the kitchen with Mohamed Nabeel Al Khatib
We take a look at what’s on the menu with pastry chef Mohamed Nabeel Al Khatib from Batteel Bakery, Qatar.
Green advice with Luminescenza
Luminescenza’s design team works daily to find energy-efficient, cost-effective design solutions to share with business owners. The firm recommends energy-saving strategies to help customers become certified in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Program (LEED).
Lebanese F&B concept Barbar continues its bold expansion across the Middle East
The renowned Lebanese restaurant Barbar is continuing its expansion in the Middle East, with a special focus on the UAE market following the success of its first branch on Hessa Street. The second Dubai branch, located at Bay Avenue, is a two-story retail promenade near the Executive Towers complex in Business Bay.
Paris comes to Saudi Arabia at Mansard Riyadh hotel
Firas Mneimneh, general manager of Mansard Riyadh, shares details on the latest luxury lifestyle hotel bringing a touch of Paris to Saudi Arabia.
A look at the first phygital NFT cookbook, “Sacred Foods of India,” with Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna
A look at the first phygital NFT cookbook, “Sacred Foods of India,” with Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna.
Up close and personal with “the chef whisperer” Flavel Monteiro
Flavel Monteiro, an award-winning author and publisher, explains how he is leaving his mark on the industry with his new book releases.
Changing the junk food narrative with Tamer Elkhayat, CEO of KCG and co-founder and managing director of PINZA!
Tamer Elkhayat, CEO of KCG and co-founder and managing director of PINZA! believes that healthy shouldn’t mean you have to compromise on taste. Here, he tells us why he decided to collaborate with Emarat to launch an innovative Italian concept in the UAE.
Kuwait: the slow road to recovery
With all eyes on summer 2022, Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, gives us the lowdown on Kuwait’s tourism status and the measures being taken to encourage travelers to return to the Gulf state.