A “minor delay” is how he put it. In the weeks before the September 2 deadline for the Cabinet to meet and ensure the bidding process over the rights to …
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If Lebanese industrialists are seeking a quantum of solace, it is that those around them are in a worse position. From tourism, to retail, to construction, many of Lebanon’s businessmen …
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Living in Beirut can seem unbearable during the summer months.With the sun blazing, traffic jams and construction noise, one begins to dream of a getaway to a more serene environment. …
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Year after year, hotelier Pierre Achkar has been the voice highlighting the concerns, needs and demands of local hotel operators and their occasional ideas for new strategies to market destination …
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It has been no magical mystery tour for Lebanon’s hospitality sector this summer. In advance of the year’s main vacation season, optimistic voices such as Phoenicia Hotel owner Mazen Salha …
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Alistair Hughes, owner of Savoir Beds, is explaining the role of the royal bed in late 17th century England, which was apparently more than just a construction to sleep in …
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International business consultancy groups pay great attention to developments in global wealth and luxury markets. As yet, however, the Eastern Mediterranean region has not been researched or measured against other …
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A boss can silently let his fellow colleagues know how he gets business done. A bespoke suit along with a crisp dress shirt and pure silk tie is for those businessmen …
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Television has come a long way since it was introduced to the masses in the 1930s. Originating with the humble black and white 15-inch screens encased in heavy wooden cabinets …
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In life and in luxury, everything is a matter of definition. Take the Chinese luxury market. While the core capitalist markets of North America and Europe have been the centers …