Whisky Live Beirut hosts Rob Allanson
Whisky Live Beirut is returning for its second edition from October 19-21, creating a buzz among whisky enthusiasts in the region. To kick off the event, an exclusive masterclass was held on October 18 at the Eau de Vie restaurant in Phoenicia Hotel Beirut, hosted by Rob Allanson, global ambassador of Whisky Live and the longest-serving editor of Whisky Magazine. The session aimed to dispel myths surrounding whisky drinking and build anticipation for the upcoming three-day festival.
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...
Emile Rassam designs the costumes of Saudi flyadeal cabin crew
Emile Rassam, a prominent Lebanese designer known for creating uniforms for esteemed brands across hotels, airlines, restaurants, clubs, and corporations, has recently collaborated with flyadeal, a new low-cost airline in Saudi Arabia. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the airline’s mission to provide a modern and fresh experience for...
Wilco to launch USD 11 million slaughterhouse
Wilco PM, a prominent poultry and meat agricultural company, is set to establish a state-of-the-art slaughterhouse in Chekka, North Lebanon. This facility will feature an impressive production capacity of 6,000 chickens per hour, significantly enhancing the local poultry supply chain. The new slaughterhouse will not only focus on processing chickens...
What’s happening in hygiene?
To learn more about what is being done to tackle the issues related to hygiene within the hospitality sector, HN talked to companies that are helping to keep the world as healthy a place as possible
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...
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...
