HONORING THE LATE NOUHAD DAMMOUS
Thank you for your words of sympathy on the passing of our editor-in-chief, Nouhad Dammous. The outpouring of love and support we have received has been heartwarming, and we wanted to share just a handful of beautiful messages with you all.
YOUSSEF AKIKI
Founder & owner of Brut by Youssef Akiki & Kitchen Backstage & Board member Syndicate RCNP owners of restaurants Lebanon.
Legends never die. We will never forget what you did for this industry, for hospitality and the way you made each and every one of us feel.
JOE BARZA
Celebrity chef | consultant
Head Judge and co-host of Top Chef 2011 - 2012
Chopped Judge
Nothing can fill the void left by the loss of my dear friend and mentor. Your memory will forever live on in the journeys we shared together.
MAROUN CHEDID
Celebrity chef and founder of the Maroun Chedid Cooking Academy
We have lost a leader, a role model and a father. Your achievements in the hospitality industry are countless. You motivated us with a steady hand and a loving heart. Your skills, humor and personal strength inspired us.
A man may die, but his legacy will continue through his deeds and followers. Thus, we would like to assure you that we will continue, hand in hand, to uphold the standards you have created in the industry.
WORLDCHEFS - WORLD ASSOCIATION OF CHEFS SOCIETIES
Nouhad Dammous leaves behind a beautiful legacy of hospitality excellence through his lifelong projects, namely Hospitality Services. He will forever be known for his dedication, perseverance and wisdom.
MARK DICKINSON
Founder of Hospitality Training Solutions DONE!
An incredible journey by an incredible man. Nouhad Dammous, you invited me to stay in Lebanon, to believe in Lebanon and to contribute to your dream of a vibrant and prosperous hospitality industry. There is a part of you in me, and I promise to carry the flag of excellence onward and upward.
ANNIE DILSIZIAN
Former editor of Hospitality News ME and Taste & Flavors
Our dear Nouhad is gone; our treasure and our map. It was the honor of my life to have worked under your wing.
SAID ABOU EZZEDDINE Operations manager of Societe Des Grands Hotels du Liban
Today, we bid farewell to one of the first generation of hoteliers in Lebanon. Nouhad Dammous was a pillar of the hospitality industry, a visionary and the best example of a family man. He will always be remembered by the hospitality community in Lebanon and the Middle East for years to come.
PHILIPPE FRANCOIS President of Amforht
Today is a sad day, but my sorrow is mitigated by the happiness of having known Nouhad, of having listened to him and having learned from him.
GUILLAUME GOMEZ
President’s personal representative for French food and gastronomy
A great friend of France, you, Nouhad, worked for this Franco-lebanese friendship to exist and blossom. You were a pioneer who founded the first hotel school and created so many beautiful events, bringing together hundreds of hoteliers, bartenders, chefs and bakers. Your name, your work and your story will live on.
THOMAS A. GUGLER
President, TAG Global and Worldchefs
A great father, great culinarian, great leader and a great friend.
GÉRARD GUIBILATO Intermittent of Vauquelin Conseil
It is a loss for the hotel industry, as well as for Lebanese and international hotel training, because Nouhad was a pioneer. He has undoubtedly left a mark on the memory of so many students whom he helped train and develop.
RICHARD HADDAD
Cost controller of The Peninsula Co. S.A.L
A true legend in our industry is gone and will be dearly missed.
DR. AMINE E. MOUKARZEL President of Golden Tulip - MENA Region, Louvre Hotels Group – MENA Region
Nouhad was the father of the hospitality industry and a mentor. Many people were inspired by Nouhad. He was a very kind, loving person who shared his knowledge with so many, changing lives for the better.
NADIM MOUJAES
A visionary man has left us. His vision, sense of innovation, professionalism and loyalty were remarkable. A Lebanese man who did everything to elevate the hospitality and tourism sector to an international level. With his late wife, Claude, he planted in his three daughters the seeds of love of this country, of family, of the profession and principles, and the best out of life.
FRANCOIS POZZOLI
Founder of the World Bread contest and master baker chef
We have lost a man of conviction. Rare are those with your kindness, Nouhad, which showed on your face and in your eyes. Congratulations for everything you have done to support the industry. You instilled passion in the young generation.
TONY RAMY
President of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Night-clubs & Pastries in Lebanon
A visionary, a teacher to generations and a pillar of Lebanon's tourism glory, Nouhad will be greatly missed. He loved Lebanon until his last breath; it was in his conscience, in his thoughts and his heart.
RAMI SAYESS
Regional VP and GM of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Our industry lost a true legend who will be remembered for decades to come by generations of hoteliers. He continues to light the path.
YENDI SAFAR
I lost my mentor and advisor. I will miss our laughs, chats and your advice, Nouhad. Every time I think of you, I have a smile on my face. I will always remember you, your colorful socks and your signature bow ties.
KHALED SAAB
For the first time in years, you weren’t here to greet us. However, your spirit is present, your achievements are visible and life continues with your daughters. Your loving friends remember you with fondness.
FRED SEIKALY Owner of Beirut Express
There is, for most people, that one special individual who becomes a mentor, offering guidance, inspiration, encouragement, solace over failure and, most importantly, is an example of success. For me, Nouhad was that person.
GEORGES OJEIL
General Manager of Four Seasons Beirut
Rest in peace Nouhad Dammous, our mentor and the inspiration of many generations of Lebanese hoteliers.
DR. TANIOS KASSIS
Dean hotel management of Sagesse University
Nouhad Dammous, you’ll never be forgotten. People may leave the world but never truly leave; they will always be alive in our hearts and our memories.
ANTHONY KHOURY General restaurant manager | F&B operations | Hospitality Consultant
It is usual for ordinary people to celebrate your successes, but only a handful of people celebrate both your successes and your struggles. Nouhad, you were a true legend.
BASSAM N KAWASH
Nouhad Dammous meant a lot to me, and I learned a great deal from him.