Out and about with Hospitality News ME
October 2
The opening ceremony of Green & Clean Conference & Exhibition organized by Leaders Group for Consulting and Development at Sheikh Jaber Alahmad Cultural Center in Kuwait.
October 5
The grand opening of Mayrig in Armenia celebrated the richness of Armenian cuisine with food and music. The restaurant is located in the very heart of Yerevan, bringing a welcome addition to the growing culinary scene.
October 10
Monkey Shoulder’s Ultimate Bartender Championship took place at Brazzaville Pub. The Ultimate Bartender Championship winner, Tarek Alameddine from Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut, won first place and a trip to Athens Bar Show from 5-9 November.
October 17
Recognition of Nouhad Dammous and Joumana Dammous Salameh at RATRACCC and AUT. The high achievements of AUT hospitality management students in several culinary competitions including HORECA competitions awarded AUT the privilege to collaborate with RATRACCC and top hotels and hospitality companies for a course taught to AUT students by top industry experts and celebrity chefs.
October 25
Resense Spa at Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort celebrated their partnership with leading international French skincare brand, Biologique Recherche, with an interactive brunch.
October 30-31
The Leila Min Lebnen group held a photo exhibition at their headquarters, showcasing their team members in a typically fun, positive and humorous way.
October 31 MKN celebrated the 10 year anniversary of their Dubai office during Gulfhost. The celebration with partners and friends took place at the Bhar Restaurant in Renaissance Hotel Downtown. November 8
The European Union and the French Dairy Organization (CNIEL) invited guests to a unique gourmet dinner with 'Butter of Europe' at the Maroun Chedid Academy in Beirut with Chef Francois Robin, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2011.
November 13
The Maroun Chedid Cooking Academy celebrated its first anniversary with an intimate event gathering friends, media and bloggers. The three cooking labs served different house specialties, with live cooking from the Maroun Chedid team of chefs.
November 14- 21
Pierre Abi Hayla, from LE NOIR Atelier Du Chocolat, represented the Middle East and Africa during the Valrhona plantation trip to Belize.
November 15
The pioneer catering, pastry and chocolate brand, Noura, celebrated seven decades of craftsmanship during a cocktail reception held at its new flagship store in Beirut Central District. Owners Julien and Pierre Khabbaz welcomed over 800 guests were able to enjoy the brand’s new look and revitalized brand identity.
November 23
IHRA Board meeting, Symposium and GA was held in Barcelona. The Board Meeting of Int'l Hotels & Restaurants Association along with meeting of Association of Mediterranean Chamber of Commerce was also held concurrently.