To refurbish or to build new?
It’s a million-dollar question and one that many hotel developers may need to ask themselves in the initial phase of project planning. Both options offer exciting opportunities, but also present challenges. Chirine Salha, board member of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Night-clubs & Pastries in Lebanon, weighs up the pros and cons.
Cross-culinary exchange: gastronomy goes global
From firm favorites to fantastic fusion dishes, the ‘something old, something new’ mantra is taking kitchens by storm, as chefs switch up traditional recipes and play with flavors from across the globe. Chirine Salha, board member of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Night-clubs & Pastries in Lebanon, unpacks the culinary trends that are traveling through time and across borders.
Project Planning 101
Project planning is no easy feat, especially in business. Industry professional Chirine Salha outlines the fundamentals of getting a project off the ground and the key to ensuring it runs smoothly.
The definition of luxury in the midst of a major transition
The definition of luxury in hospitality is in the midst of a major transition. Industry professional Chirine Salha examines what the term means for the modern-day traveler and how hotels are responding.
It’s a visual world in the tourism sector
Besides having more “sticking power” than text alone, visual communication is a universal tool with few language barriers, enabling seamless communication. Consultant Chirine Salha uncovers the different ways in which images and videos are being used by the tourism sector to entice would-be travelers.
Rethinking your approach to budgeting
The Covid-19 pandemic broke out when most hotels had just begun implementing their 2020 budget, and very quickly things spiraled out of control. Consultant Chirine Salha tackles the topic of budgeting in uncertain times and provides tips on financial planning in a crisis.
Return of the vending machine
Coronavirus is revolutionizing the retail environment, changing consumer behavior and expectations. Consultant Chirine Salha investigates how vending machines are making a comeback in a new world of contactless interactions.
Contributors’ 2021 Expectations
Without a shadow of a doubt, 2020 forced countless companies around the world to rethink their strategies and adapt to new norms. With this in mind, we asked a selection of our contributors what lessons they learned last year and how they foresee the business landscape in 2021.
From “eat your greens” to going green
Because restaurants generate large volumes of waste, use a considerable amount of energy and exhaust natural resources, many of them are incorporating sustainable initiatives into their daily operations. Chirine Salha discusses the various ways establishments are flying the green flag.