A spirited affair: spotlight on whisky
Malts and blends were at a fever pitch at this year’s Whisky Live Beirut as spirit aficionados assessed the current market and launched a few future stars. Experts and brand ambassadors attending the show gave us a heads up on what’s here and what’s to come.
Clean as a whistle
Any owner, operator or employee at a hotel or restaurant will tell you that the associated elements to ensure an optimally hygiene-friendly hospitality environment, are staggering. These generally depend on two main factors – machines and the best practices system(s) instituted by the operators.
Rate Parity or Disparity
Hotels’ pricing is complex and disparities in rates are extremely common. With the rise of newage channels, hotels are also having problems maintaining a clean, clear vision over their pricing strategy. Spirals in the inventory and rates distribution have made it even more important for hotels to take control of their distribution channels. Serge Chamelian, managing partner of h-hotelier, gives a no-nonsense explanation of the different distribution channels available to hotels.
Season’s Greetings
The hospitality industry is a busy place to be during the festive season. Products are sourced from near and far as hotels and restaurants up their game in F&B offerings. Find out what the latest trends are in the market to set yourself apart this season.
Glamping Luxury Gets in Tents
As consumers seek out more unique experiences, hoteliers are stepping away from the traditional bricks and mortar business and diversifying their offerings.
Monin Cup KSA nears electing a winner
Founded in 1912 by Georges Monin in Bourges, France, Monin has become a global leader renowned for manufacturing high-end gourmet-flavored syrups with more than 150 flavors sold in more than 140 countries. To further promote its products and reward talented baristas, bartenders and mixologists, the brand created the Monin Cup, a...
“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,...
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.
