Prince Al Waleed sells his stake in Four Seasons Beirut for USD 100 million
Saudi Arabian investment firm Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) chaired by Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal, sold its stake in Four Seasons Hotel in Beirut for around USD 100-115 million including debt, according to Reuters.
Le Flocon artisanal ice cream shop opens in Beirut
Le Flocon, Lebanon’s first artisanal ice cream shop, is changing the ice cream game with its unique flavors. While the world’s first ice cream store opened in Europe at the end of the 17th century, Le Flocon is bringing a modern twist to this age-old treat. In an exclusive interview,...
Hospitality loses a venerable veteran: Raja Nasri
It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to an icon of the hospitality scene and a member of the Hospitality Services family for decades. Raja Nasri died suddenly on 17 December 2017. The fruit of his labor changed the lives of all who knew him, whether they were...
Soha Atallah new VP of the World Packaging Organization
Soha Attallah, General Manager of Liban Pak, affiliated with the Lebanese Industrialists Association, has made history by becoming the first Arab to be appointed Vice President of the World Packaging Organization (WPO). This achievement highlights the growing influence of Lebanese expertise in the global packaging industry.
Maya Bekhazi Noun launches new catering concept
Lebanese entrepreneur Maya Bekhazi Noun has launched The Food Studio, a fresh catering concept designed to meet diverse culinary needs. “Catering has always been a complementary business for me. I didn’t shift from restaurants to catering; I’ve always done a bit of catering on the side,” she shared with HN....
HN chatted with Bilal Ballout to discuss the chocolate industry
Bilal Ballout Discusses Trends and Challenges in the Chocolate Industry HN recently spoke with Bilal Ballout to highlight the latest trends and challenges in the chocolate industry. What are the major challenges you face, and how are you overcoming them? Today’s challenges come in various waves. Previously, we could differentiate...
Regional master of hospitality in Kuwait: Mohamed Najia
Mohamed Najia: The Regional Master of Hospitality An industry leader in Kuwait and the MENA region with over three decades of experience, Mohamed Najia boasts a repertoire of regional and global successes. How do you assess the F&B and hotel market in the Middle East as a hospitality and food...
Veteran hotelier Amine Moukarzel dreams big
Let’s Do, Dare and Dream… Together In an exclusive and wide-ranging interview with HN, veteran hotelier Amine Moukarzel talks exciting expansion plans, areas of focus and the key differentiators related to services across the regional hospitality industry How is the regional industry currently faring compared to...
Maroun Chedid opens cooking academy
Maroun Chedid opens cooking academy Top Chef Middle East judge, chef Maroun Chedid opens his cooking academy and the Ritage pop-up restaurant before the grand opening of the actual Ritage by Maroun Chedid in mid 2018. Maroun Chedid Cooking Academy The Maroun Chedid Cooking Academy opened...
Ksara’s GM Dikran Ghazal talks strategy
A Toast to an Ancient Art In an interview with Ksara’s new general manager, Dikran Ghazal, HN discussed how far the company has come since inception, where it stands in terms of market share/exports, the strategies it employs and its tactics for catering to Millennials As...
