HORECA Lebanon’s strong comeback

HORECA Lebanon’s strong comeback

Lebanon’s largest hospitality and foodservice exhibition, HORECA, is returning to Seaside Arena, Beirut, from 25 to 28 April 2023. The 27th edition looks set to be an exciting one, with an array of activities, including industry-led talks, competitions and networking events.

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The Chef Middle East Corporate Social Responsibility initiative during Ramadan

The Chef Middle East Corporate Social Responsibility initiative during Ramadan

During the holy month of Ramadan, the Chef Middle East team, in cooperation with the UAE Food Bank, Oman Food Bank and Wahab, respectively, provided 1,000 iftar dinners throughout the UAE, Oman and Qatar as part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility. The initiative aims to provide food support to those in need during the holy month and spread the spirit of generosity and kindness.

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Savoring authentic Lebanese food with Elie Bassil, founder and COO of Habib Beirut

Savoring authentic Lebanese food with Elie Bassil, founder and COO of Habib Beirut

The concept began with an elderly man named Habib, who was renowned by locals for his pickles and homemade dairy products. News of his outstanding goods quickly spread, and it wasn’t long before restaurants started serving his dishes. Forty years later, Habib Beirut was born, and today, the brand is synonymous with authentic Lebanese food cooked with passion and a twist. Elie Bassil, founder and COO of Habib Beirut, discusses the concept’s rise to fame and his plans for the future.

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Time out with the man behind MusicHall Beirut 

Time out with the man behind MusicHall Beirut 

Entrepreneur Michel Elefteriades, founder and co-owner of Elefteriades Productions and Elef Records, has over two decades of multidisciplinary experience in the fields of arts, music management, cultural engineering, entertainment and hospitality. We spoke with the mastermind about his legendary concept MusicHall Beirut, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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Up close and personal with Guenter Gebhard, regional VP and GM of Four Seasons Riyadh

Up close and personal with Guenter Gebhard, regional VP and GM of Four Seasons Riyadh

We took time out with Guenter Gebhard, regional vice president and GM of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center, to get the lowdown on his management style and his role in ensuring the brand’s growth across the kingdom.

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On the go with Dani Demerjian CGM of InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterContinental Residences

On the go with Dani Demerjian CGM of InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterContinental Residences

Dani Demerjian, cluster general manager of InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi, discusses the hospitality landscape and his plans for the InterContinental Abu Dhabi properties.

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Georges Farhat appointed CGM for Avani Palm View Dubai and La Suite Dubai

Georges Farhat appointed CGM for Avani Palm View Dubai and La Suite Dubai

Georges Farhat is the new cluster general manager of Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites and La Suite Dubai Hotel & Apartments.

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The fundamentals of success in hospitality with Evgeny Kuzin

The fundamentals of success in hospitality with Evgeny Kuzin

Evgeny Kuzin moved to Dubai when he was 21 years with a dream of building an empire from the ground up. Passionate about hospitality, he made the UAE his second home and focused on bringing well-known luxury concepts to Dubai, and with that experience, he went on to focus on creating home-grown concepts. Today, he is chairman of Fundamental Hospitality.

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Paul Stevens named new COO, Middle East, Turkey and Africa of Accor

Paul Stevens named new COO, Middle East, Turkey and Africa of Accor

Managing a fast-growing regional portfolio of strategic significance for Accor, Paul Stevens has been appointed chief operating officer of the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. He will overlook the brand’s premium, midscale and economy division.

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Aloft Muscat to debut in spring 2023

Aloft Muscat to debut in spring 2023

The highly anticipated opening of Aloft Muscat in spring 2023 is expected to mark the brand’s debut in the Sultanate of Oman.

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