5 questions with Saadi Hamady, CEO of Crossover Holding
As with all Lebanese operators, we are not immune to the disruption and instability today’s economy has created in different sectors and businesses.
Industry heroes: Walid Baroudi found the right ‘Key’ to the hotel door
We expect it will be a long fight against the invisible enemy. We will have to cope with it, by taking heavy and severe precautions.
Lebanese Restaurants: The Government’s decision this week is our last hope
Out of 9,500 restaurant outlets in the market, 10 percent will resume their operations next week with just 30 percent of their capacity.
One of Lebanon’s Golden Age hotels, Le Bristol, closes down
The hotel’s general manager Joseph Coubat told the AFP: “It is because of the economic situation which is becoming unbearable.
5 questions with Rony Abou Saab, founder of Sandwich W Noss
“We have built a solid franchise system and we are in negotiations with various key markets that have shown very high interest in the brand,” said Abou Saab
Le Pré celebrates the fruits of its labors
Several factors differentiate our products in the market: Our apples are grown at a high altitude, and are processed using our secret blend.
Survival of the winning concepts
HN talks to Escobar’s Marc Chehade about how he’s accommodating the current challenges and looking at possible strategies for future expansion.
The Three Brothers Gin: From Lebanon to the world
“Since we procured everything from our local surroundings, and distilled it in a copper still over nine times, it gives our gin its distinctive premium Lebanese handmade quality.”
Tony Ramy: “We will suggest a short and medium term execution plan to face the crisis”
The total number of laid off employees in the sector exceeded 25,000. Many of those who are still employed are on a part time basis or on half salaries, due to low sales figures.
SPINE Beirut wins two awards at the 2019 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
SPINE Beirut is designed by renowned Gregory Gatserelia, and is the first rooftop bar design concept focused on the sky.
