Paying tribute to Nouhad Dammous, the godfather of the hospitality industry
Thank you for your words of sympathy on the passing of our editor-in-chief, Nouhad Dammous. The outpouring of love and support we have received has been heartwarming, and we wanted to share just a handful of beautiful messages with you all.
The pastry people
We asked five pastry professionals from different countries in the region to give us the lowdown on their professional journeys and brands.
Greek delights: tourism rebirth
Traditionally a sun and sea destination, Greece is working hard to reposition itself and shed its traditional tourism image. HVS Athens’ director Pavlos Papadimitriou and analyst Gelina Kordoni provide an in-depth analysis of the country’s tourism past and how the sector is evolving.
Pastry chef Philippe Bertrand collaborates with Maroun Chedid Cooking Academy in Beirut
This partnership provides rising entrepreneurs and professional with experience to learn how to create modern French entremets and petit gâteaux.
It’s all about kibbeh with Marc Naaman
Marc Naaman, managing partner of KB Food, is set on introducing kibbeh to the French community and the world. Here, he tells us all about Kébi, an exciting concept inspired by a recipe he concocted with the help of Karim Haidar, a renowned chef.
Five minutes with Mamdouh Ali, general manager of Rose Rayhaan by Rotana Hotel Dubai
“If someone else can’t do it, I should be the first one to do it,” is Mamdouh Ali’s mantra. Having kicked off his hospitality career in Egypt back in 1993, we hear what say about his rise through the ranks and the latest developments at Rose Rayhaan by Rotana Hotel Dubai, where he holds the position of general manager.
Sneak peek into Playa Beach Club Dubai with Daniel Khairallah
A law school graduate, Daniel Khairallah, CEO of Rival Management Services LLC, found his calling in the world of hospitality. After launching a series of successful signature concepts worldwide, such as Crystal Beirut, London, St. Tropez, Metis, La Plage and the C Bar Dubai, to name a few, he ventured into the world of F&B, marketing and brand activation. We spoke to the Khairallah about his entrepreneurial flair and his latest projects.
A Peruvian adventure with Yasmina Yared Azoury founder of SAPA Beirut, CINCO Beirut, SOFITA Beirut restaurants
Yasmina Yared began her career in Dubai working for Kearney in management consulting. It is only after traveling to Peru in 2013 that she discovered her true passion, Peruvian cuisine, bringing the country’s vibrant gastronomy back with her to Lebanon. She has since opened CINCO, the first Peruvian restaurant in the Middle East, as well as other concepts.
A taste of Lebanon in Paris with the “Mouné Libanaise: Artisanat Gastronomique,” an initiative by the Embassy of Lebanon
The Embassy of Lebanon in Paris organized a culinary initiative titled “Mouné Libanaise: Artisanat Gastronomique” to promote Lebanese agri-food products and introduce new brands, initiating B2B networking between key players in the French market and Lebanese brands.
