Hospitality Services, an event management and publications company, was launched in 1993 by Nouhad Dammous and his daughter Joumana Salame. The company’s first event was HORECA, a trade exhibition for…
Tourism and Hospitality
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It seems Lebanese restaurateurs will be forever enamored with downtown Beirut, despite the roller coaster ride the area has put them through. It all started in the 1950s when the Burj…
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The commercial fitness industry in Lebanon is witnessing a growth both in the number of gyms and in the variety of fitness options inspired by global trends. Executive profiled four…
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Over a decade ago, gyms or fitness centers in Lebanon evoked images of steroid pumped men grunting loudly while lifting heavy weights, or leotard clad women enjoying aerobics classes led…
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When you sit down at a sidewalk table of Gordon’s Café in downtown Beirut on a balmy late September afternoon, you can sip your espresso or pot of Sencha (green…
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Ramadan and the Hospitality Industry The holy month of Ramadan has a significant economic impact on the hospitality industry, in terms of both hotels as well as food and beverages…
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The summer season, when schools are off for two months and productivity at work slows down, is usually seen as the best time to leave one’s home country for a…
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“Clubs and alcohol and such are always the last to be affected in times of crisis. In nightlife, you make the most money in one bulk — during the holidays…