Rabih Fakhreddine a trendsetter in the F&B and nightlife scene
Born in Lebanon, Rabih Fakhreddine graduated with a degree in business marketing from the American University of Beirut. Early in his career, he gained experience in the FMCG industry, including a prestigious position at British American Tobacco (BAT) as a manager of the Levant region. A visionary at heart, Fakhreddine stepped out of the corporate world to follow his passion for the food and entertainment industry. In 2015, he opened Seven Sisters, a luxurious oasis of music and cuisine within the heart of Beirut, and formed 7 Management soon after. The success of Seven Sisters acted as a catalyst for the development of the ten food, beverage and entertainment concepts that followed.
Substitutes: There’s more than meats the eye
There are a greater number of meat substitutes on the market than ever before. We asked three chefs to tell us about their preferred vegan and plant-based options and how they are keeping their clients satisfied.
Leadership from the bench
Gone are the days when human resources simply handled pay and appraisals. Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions identifies five common mistakes companies make when it comes to managing staff and how this important department can boost employee morale and diffuse tensions.
The world of hotel consulting
Hotel consultants can help brands succeed. James Wrenn, associate director of Colliers International, dissects the different areas of this key industry service.
Zyad Hilal talks Kuwait’s culinary scene
As a chef consultant, menu and concepts engineer, secretary-general of Kuwait Chef, corporate executive chef of BFC Group and Officier Maître Rôtisseur, among other things, Zyad Hilal has a wealth of experience when it comes to the culinary arts. We sat down with the Kuwait-based chef to hear more about his journey.
Dhookah, a unique solution for hookah
Hospitality and F&B expert George Gerges tells us how he invented Dhookah, a product that aims to provide a safe solution to hookah demand and usage during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Entrepreneurship at its finest with John Balian
It is an entrepreneurial mindset that drove John Balian, CEO of BIM POS, to pursue ambitious expansion plans despite the challenges of Covid-19. Here, we learn more about the products and services offered by BIM POS and how the firm is meeting the needs of its clients.
Life in the champagne bubble
While Champagne evokes prestige and celebration, there’s so much more to this complex sparkling wine. We ask three professionals to share their insights.
Experts’ input on the latest touchless technology trends for hotels and restaurants
We have witnessed rapid technological change as a result of Covid-19. Here, two professionals talk us through some of the touchless technologies that hotels and restaurants are implementing.
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Technology is changing the food & beverage industry
Nouhad Dammous, editor-in-chief of Hospitality News Middle East, looks at how innovation is shaping F&B’s future.