Sneak peek into the reopening of the Phoenicia Hotel Beirut with Manrique Rodriguez
Manrique Rodriguez, general manager of Phoenicia Hotel Beirut, takes us on a trip down memory lane and discusses the renovation of the legendary property, one of Lebanese hospitality’s great pillars.
Meet the chef: Fernando Canales
From September 26 to 28, Phoenicia Hotel Beirut will host Michelin-star Chef Fernando Canales for a three-day Spanish-Lebanese culinary event. In an exclusive interview, HN discovers more about his career path and affection for Lebanon Chef Canales was born in Bilbao, Spain and studied hospitality before moving to France to...
IHG’s future vision
HN talks with two of IHG’s prominent regional figures to learn about the Group’s academic services and affiliations offered to its employees, as well as the expansion strategies and technologies incorporated to further advance the entire guest experience. Be our guest Bastien Blanc, VP Operations, MENA InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)...
It’s a whitewash
While hotel guests have long expected to receive a good night’s sleep in a comfortable bed made up with crisp, white sheets, the operations providing the laundry services that ensure these demands are met have changed beyond recognition over the years. Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening on the ‘clean scene’
