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STATUS-QUO IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, AND THE CURRENT

CLIMATE IS MUCH MORE CHALLENGING FOR RESTAURANT

OWNERS THAN THE ‘GOLDEN ERA’ BETWEEN 2009 AND 2011,

WHEN THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR BOOMED, THE NUMBER OF

TOURISTS REACHED A RECORD 2.16 MILLION IN 2010, AND

REVENUES AND TURNOVERS SOARED.

Obviously, the political instability and incorrect financial policies have exponentially headed toward the current economic collapse.

Prior the uprising of October 17, the Syndicate has warned that Lebanon was missing all the essential components for life, on the social, economic, financial and environmental levels, compounded by a lack of purchasing power, which has actually begun since 2011.

Since the beginning of September until December 2019, the restaurants sector has unfortunately witnessed a huge wave of shutdowns.In figures, during the period of September and October more than 265 restaurants, cafes and other food-and-beverage establishments have closed up shop. And by end of November, the number increased by a further 200, bringing the total to 465 institutions closed.

In order to overcome the disastrous situation, we are pleading the landlords to reconsider financial dues and reduce rents, as to allow the restaurants to resume operating in light of the crisis and prevent the vacancy of these locations; not to mention the necessity of restructuring of taxes with the cancellation of all fines.

We urge the government to take quick and serious steps to save this sector that is now on its last breaths.

I call all my colleagues to rely on the social solidarity with their employees and staff, and commit to the economic unity, until our sector returns to be one of the most profitable sectors that can keep Lebanon on its feet. Let us rely on our internal managerial structure for cost control and crisis management, and cut costing in order to survive this delicate hard period. Sticking to quality, value and taste is the magic equation to keeping the business going.

A glimpse of hope is seen at the end of the dark tunnel, showcased in the figures of the tourist inbounds in 2019, whereby the total number reached 1,936,320, according to the Ministry of Tourism statistics. The remarkable number of European tourists outstanding to form 720,421, making around 40% of the inbounds.Hence, the Lebanese market is witnessing a new emerging kind of tourism, the European tourism. I invite the restaurant owners to make the necessary adaption to this genre and to meet the market requirements,i.e. meal package, offers, menu formula…

While the Phoenix rises from its ashes, our passion continues to animate our entire institution and to drive towards what it has become today. Our profound commitment is to be a driving force behind the food & beverage industry in Lebanon.

Our board of Directors believes that the industry can have a more powerful and positive impact on the country and we are working together, along with syndicate members and partners to keep raising the industry’s standards and creating a positive image for the overall sector.

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TONY RAMY | PRESIDENT OF THE SYNDICATE OF OWNERS OF RESTAURANTS, CAFES, NIGHT-CLUBS & PASTRIES IN LEBANON

ANNUAL NEWSLETTER 20194

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

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THE SYNDICATE OF OWNERS OF RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS,

NIGHT-CLUBS & PASTRIES IS A NON-POLITICAL AND

NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING THE

RESTAURANT INDUSTRY IN LEBANON.

WE WORK WITH RESTAURANT OWNERS AND

OPERATORS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR AMBITIONS.

Member of the Advisory Commission Ministry of Tourism

Board member of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

Member of the NationalEmployment Office

Member of the Lebanese Federation For Tourism Industries

Member of the General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Education and Ministry of Education and Higher Education

OUR MISSIONWE ARE

OUR VISION

We represent, promote and advocate for the restaurant, café, night-club & pastry industry’s interests with governmental officials and private organizations.

We strive to drive the restaurant, café, night-club & pastry industry forward and to position Lebanon as a regional landmark in the Food & Beverage sector.


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STony Ramy has been working in the hospitality sector for decades. He graduated from the Grand Lycée Franco-Libanais and later earned a business degree, Gestion des Entreprises et Management, from Saint Joseph University in 1996.Soon after graduating, he started restructuring his family business, Ramy Holding. By joining the management team of Al Sultan Brahim & Diwan Beirut group of restaurants, he oversaw the successful expansion of the restaurants in Lebanon and in the region.His flair for the business and for recognizing emerging trends, in addition to his keen eye for structure, organization and effective delegation, led him to launch and manage new and unique concepts in the hospitality sector in Lebanon and the Middle East. Such concepts include Al Falamanki group of restaurants, B018, B018 Classic, Trainstation venue, Bacalao, Teddy Quicks and Mama Pita (USA). He is also the chairman of M’look Holding for Hospitality & Leisure Investment.Today, over one thousand persons are employed across Tony’s group of restaurants.Al Sultan Brahim was awarded the Best Restaurant in the Arab World (2016-2020) by the League of Arab States.In 2009, he joined the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs & Pastries in Lebanon, where he served as General Secretary. After leading many of the Syndicate achievements, he was elected as its President in 2014, and reelected as President again in 2018, and has become the Vice-President of the Lebanese Federation for Tourism Industries.Tony was awarded the Medal of Presidency of The Lebanese Republic in 2010 and voted as Hospitality’s Man of the Year by Hospitality News Middle East’s Industry Forecast 2016.He was honored as one of Lebanon’s Hospitality Industry Leaders by Lebanese American University in 2019.For his remarkable and successful career, he was also awarded by the

“Académie Nationale de Cuisine”, during HORECA show in 2019.He is also committed to the Global Code of Ethics - United Nations World Tourism Organization.

TONY RAMY | PRESIDENT

AREF SAADE | TREASURERAref Saade has been involved in the business since 1985, supplying specialist chefs and Japanese ingredients for restaurants and hotels. He has been working closely with chefs specialized in Japanese cuisine for many years as his experience extends to the Far East. The Shogun Lounge - Japanese restaurant was opened by Aref in Beirut in 1998. He created and developed the entire concept and diverse menu of The Shogun Lounge, gaining enormous recognition and popularity across the region. In 2009, Aref Saade has been awarded “Best Restaurateur of the Year”, at the Grumpy Gourmet event in Jordan. In 2006, he has been elected as Treasurer in the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs and Pastries in Lebanon. He currently represents the Syndicate in the Lebanese Japanese friendship committee. He is also the Syndicate representative in the Lebanese Standards Institution (Libnor) meetings to prepare the food safety manual that was approved by the government. He is the owner of Shogun Lounge, Shogun to Go delivery outlet, and three other outlets across Lebanon.

KHALED NAZHA | VICE PRESIDENTKhaled Nazha has been serving as Vice President of the Syndicate since 1999 and has been a key player and activist in the development of the sector. Among many other establishments, Khaled founded the Blue Note Café, which under his management, became a landmark institution in the local, regional, and international live music scene and a pioneer in supporting local talent. The Blue Note is regularly acclaimed in international press and travel guides. Khaled has been a board member of the Ministry of Tourism’s Advisory Board since 2004 and the National Recruitment Agency since 2005. Khaled represents Lebanon as the Chairman of the International Relations Committee and Board Member of the Mediterranean Restaurants’ Federation.


MAYA BEKHAZI NOUN | GENERAL SECRETARYMaya ventured into the F&B business in 2000, a hobby which quickly turned into victory with a number of success stories. During that time, she conceived, developed and managed more than 24 concepts to date, the latest are Shoots UAE, Spin the Hen, Curli Q and The Food Studio Catering company. She is the Business Development consultant for many internationally renowned companies mainly in the Middle East and the Gulf region. She is a very active advocate, in the region as well as a winner of many awards such as the Best Woman Achiever in Hospitality in 2010.

DONALD BATAL | BOARD MEMBERDonald Batal, the entrepreneur behind Classic Burger Joint and Tomatomatic Pizza, started his path at the age of 15. In 2010, Classic Burger Joint opened its first branch in Sodeco, making a magnificent boom, followed by the opening of Tomatomatic Pizza. For the last six years, Classic Burger Joint has opened 30 branches in five countries, and Tomatomatic Pizza has reached 7 branches in 2 countries. In 2017, Donald took over IRADA as a CEO for one year to restructure the whole company. Today Donald Batal is in the phase of developing three new concepts.

SIHAM ASSEILY TUÉNI | BOARD MEMBERSiham Tuéni has been continuously active in sports and journalism. She is the owner and general manager of NOUN, a French monthly magazine. In 2009, she realized an old dream and opened a restaurant in Down Town Beirut: Le Capitole. And she lately opened two new restaurants: STEM and McQueen. She is a known horseback rider. She has won many championships in horseback riding (Lebanese and Pan Arab) and was also president of the Lebanese Equestrian Federation from 2009 to 2010.

MAKRAM RBEIZ | BOARD MEMBEROwner and GM of Patisserie Pate à Choux, with over 25 years of experience in the F&B industry, Makram is a Beirut University College Graduate with a degree in Management, Finance & Economics. He is the Founder of Café Le Petit Choux , Carlito’s Cantina, a Mexican Restaurant and Pate à choux catering. Makram is an advisor and member of the board since 2014 and is responsible for the development of the pastry sector.

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CHERIF DOUMIT | BOARD MEMBERCharif Doumit, is the owner and CEO of al Mandaloun Group, a family institution that has been a powerhouse in the restaurant and entertainment sector since 1974. Charif has been the driving force behind all of al Mandaloun outlets. The most popular outlets are al Mandaloun Night Club, al Mandaloun Café, al Mandaloun Pâtisserie, Kahwet al Mandaloun, al Mandaloun Grill, al Mandaloun Beach Club, Le Beach Restaurant and Baby M. Born and raised in Lebanon, Charif holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from ALBA (Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts). His academic background in design combined with his passion for food, music, and hospitality, enabled Charif to rethink and shake up the rules of nightlife entertainment. By launching the ground-breaking Mandaloun Night Club, he was able to boldly move on to establish all of the other breakthrough Al Mandaloun concepts. Throughout his journey and armed with the success of his many ventures, Charif established himself as an influential leader in the F&B industry. He is known for his hands-on strategy and eye for detail, with an obsession to always put his customers at the center of his projects. With many more projects underway in Lebanon, Charif Doumit is a bold entrepreneur who has the skills and courage to go off into uncharted territory.

YOUSSEF AKIKI | BOARD MEMBERYoussef started working in restaurants at a young age while continuing his education at the same time. Since then he has achieved some significant milestones in the local hospitality scene. Building his way up the career ladder, he worked in the kitchen of some prominent hotels in the country such as InterContinental hotel and Starwood chain Hotels. Still wanting to improve his skills, he got out of his way to attend the training of Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse. He then went on to take up the position of Chef in charge of La Posta Beirut, establishing a solid reputation in Italian cuisine, all the while hosting a live cooking show. Combining his love of travel with his passion for cooking and eager to learn and be challenged, Youssef headed off to France seeking to master the culinary art at the renowned L’Atelier of Joël Robuchon in Paris, as well as with the acclaimed Nicolas Le Bec in Lyon. After several culinary excursions abroad, including specialization in Gluten and Lactose free pastry from the “Ecole Nationale Superieure De La Patisserie” and “Cuisson Sous-vide a juste temperature” with Bruno Goussault and Joel Robuchon ... Youssef went on to hold the reins of the kitchen brigade in Burgundy Beirut, creating “culinary magic” on a daily basis. His appointment as Executive Chef in Burgundy, in addition to becoming a member of Les Toques Blanches du Monde, a managing partner in Oh Bakehouse, a gluten and lactose-free bakery and pastry, and a managing partner in Paname restaurant are the latest chapters in a rewarding and dynamic career. Always keen to learn and be inspired, Youssef travels all around Europe aspiring to polish his craft by working with well-known chefs such as Chef Jacob Jan Boerma of three Michelin-starred restaurant De Leest in Netherlands, and Chef Bart De Pooter of two Michelin-starred restaurant Pastorale in Belgium.

JAD ABOU JAOUDE | BOARD MEMBERA leading restaurateur, a proponent of lifestyle and an avid entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience, Jad Abou Jaoude graduated from the Swiss ‘Hotel Institute of Montreux’ in Hospitality Management. Today he is a managing partner at Addmind Group, which owns and manages a wide portfolio of renowned brands, between Beirut, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt and Oman; the likes of White, Iris, Iris beach, Caprice, Nude, Drai’s, Indie, Mad, La Mezcaleria, Bar Du Port, Matto, Zuruni, and Clap.

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CHIRINE SALHA | BOARD MEMBERSeasoned by 20 years of hospitality experience, Chirine Salha is a shareholder in Société des Grands Hotels du Liban, owning company of Phoenicia Hotel Beirut and Société Petite Maison Liban, owning company of La Petite Maison Beirut. Having gained the greater part of her education and primary work experience in the UK, Switzerland, Morocco and Lebanon, Chirine acquired diverse exposure and has established a noteworthy career in hospitality operations. She has worked with celebrated industry brands, holding several top positions, in particular Finance, including Claridge’s London with the Savoy Group, Intercontinental Hotels Group, and Kerzner International. Today she also brings her industry insight and diversity of experiences to Ulysses Consulting, where she consults on restaurants and hospitality feasibilities, leveraging her vast understanding of operations, management and concept development to help owners achieve organizational and financial success. Chirine Salha is a graduate from City University, London and Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland.

MUSTAFA AL SAMAD | BOARD MEMBERHe is a second-generation professional in the Tourism and Hospitality industry, where he spent his entire 20 year career. He knew he wanted to do something extraordinary from a young age. Little did he know, his gourmet expertise would launch him into an adventure in the F&B industry, and he is now a well-respected professional in the field. Mustafa El Samad is a managing director at Samad Tours agency (Tripoli and Amioun Branches), owner and founder of two successful restaurants in Tripoli (La Plaka Resto – Café since 2009 and “Hajj Ali Restaurant” since 2015), along with a new concept in Mirador Village. He has been a member of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants since 2014 and holds an MBA degree from the Lebanese American University. He has also been an instructor at the University of Balamand, Business Faculty, Tourism and Hotel Management School for the past 10 years. His biggest passion was directed towards hospitality in both the tourism and the F&B domain. The dedication he holds for his home town has led him to be one of the prominent business owners and encouraged the development of a new concept in the city. His dedication and optimism, along with a diverse experience made him an effective personnel manager with a high level of empathy and a direct approach to discipline. The projects introduced by Mustafa surely represent the passion he holds for this industry.

COSETTE ZGHEIB |MANAGING DIRECTORCosette joined the Syndicate in May 1999 as a personal assistant to the President, back then, Dory Daccache. She is known for her good ties with figureheads in the tourism sector, as well as with restaurant owners across Lebanon. Over the years, her hard work and dedication have earned her the position of Managing Director of the Syndicate. She represents the Syndicate in various meetings and is considered as the engine behind its public relations.

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Modernize the restaurants’ industry laws, dating back to the 1960s/1970s and update them to serve the Food & Beverage sector’s current needs

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Protect the interests of investors and owners in the Food & Beverage sector

Enhance investments in the Food & Beverage sector in all the regions of Lebanon

Create events that promote the Lebanese gastronomy all over Lebanon

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Create a solid network that includes a maximum number of prominent restaurants, cafés, night-clubs, bars and pastries in Lebanon

Improve human resources and professionalism in general in the Food & Beverage industry in Lebanon

Coordinate with the Ministry of Tourism Advisory Commission, among others

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Enforce quality, rules and regulations at all levels

Serve as a lobbying body between Food & Beverage investors/owners and the government including the Ministries of Tourism, Labor, Finance, and Economy and the National Social Security Fund

Become a reliable database source for the Food & Beverage industry in Lebanon

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Organize ongoing trainings on food safety and quality control for restaurateurs

Publish articles and statistics related to the Food & Beverage industry activities in Lebanon


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Minister of Tourism, Avedis Guidanian, signs the “Become A Member” application, at the Syndicate office

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THE SYNDICATEAdvocates on behalf of the Food & Beverage industry and acts as a lobbying body on the governmental level

Offers advisory services, including legal, tax, labor, social security, safety & hygiene, cost reduction, etc...

Provides educational services, including trainings on a variety of topics: food safety, hygiene, e-programs, etc...

Supports members by sharing industry resources’ listings & information

Enables many networking opportunities

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Former Prime Minister Najib Mikati hosted a lunch banquet at his residence in Tripoli for the Syndicate Board of Directors with the presence of Balamand University’s Director of the School of Tourism and Hotel Management Hamid El Debs.

Honoring of the owner of Marrouche Restaurant, Mr. Maarouf Abouzaki, in the presence of former Minister Ghazi al-Aridi

During the Arab Economic Summit 2019


President Tony Ramy with Mr. Abdullah al-Shayah and Beirut Governor Judge Ziad Chebib, CEO of Assaad Food and Beverage, Bassam al-Assaad, Ramiz Sleiman, Hamed al-Ayban and Fahd Abou Shaar.

The Board of Directors’ visit to Agonist Coffee Shop, the first coffee shop in Lebanon to have a team of employees with special needs


Economic Attachés attending a workshop animated by Secretary General Maya Bekhaazi Noun, and Board Members Donald Batal and Walid Baroudi. The workshop focused on the Syndicate’s role in the tourism industry and the criteria that label the Lebanese cuisine

Board of Directors congratulating Minister Avedis Guidanian for his renomination as Minister of Tourism in the new 2018 government, handing him an honorary shield for his continuous support to the Syndicate.

Honoring of Vice-President Khaled Nazha for serving the Syndicate for more than 25 years


Meeting with Colonel Boutros al-Hashem, the Commander of Tourist Police

Board Member Donald Batal signing the Syndicate partnership with Beirut Marathon

President Tony Ramy and Treasurer Aref Saade taking part in the International Travel & Tourism Market press launch in the presence of the Minister of Tourism Avedis Guidanian.

Intervention of General Secretary Maya Bekhaazi Noun on the Epicurean Tourism: The impact of Food on tourism, during a conference organized by the Social and Economic Council entitled “Towards Sustainable Tourism”.


With Minister of Economy and Trade Mansour Bteish and Minister of Information Jamal al-Jarrah, during the International Day of Consumer Rights

H.E. Ambassador of Japan to Lebanon Matahiro Yamaguchi invited the owners of Japanese restaurants in Lebanon to “Sake and Japanese Food” at his residence in collaboration with the Board of Directors of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Night-Clubs and Pastries.

Meeting with Minister Guidanian and MP Yassine Jaber


Meeting with MP Taymour Jumblatt

With Minister of Economy and Trade Mansour Bteish and Director of the Consumer Protection Tarek Younes

Meeting with Minister of Public Works and Transportation Youssef Fenianos

Chef Maroun Chedid invited the Syndicate RCNP Board of Directors to celebrate 30 years of passion and excellence at Ritage by Chef Maroun Chedid, who honored President Tony Ramy and handed him the “Key of Success”


With General Security Chief Abbas Ibrahim

With Minister of Education Akram Shehayeb

With Minister of Information Jamal Jarrah, President of Syndicate of Touristic Balnéaire Jean Beyrouthy and the Board Member Fouad Frangieh.

Morning Board Meeting at the newly-renovated Syndicate office.


Vice President Khaled Nazha participated as a speaker in the round table organized by Lebanese International University in Bekaa on the economic and environmental challenges in Bekaa. The conference was attended by the Minister of Tourism Avedis Guidanian, Minister of State Minister for Foreign Trade Affairs Hassan Mrad, who handed the attendees an honorary shield for their successful participation

Opening of the renovated Leila Solh Hamade hall at the Ministry of Tourism

With Minister of Industry Wael Abou Faour

With Prime Minister Saad Hariri and President Jean Beyrouthy

Regular meeting between Minister of Tourism Avedis Guidanian and heads of tourist syndicates

Secretary General Maya Bekhaazi Noun leading a workshop on the Gastronomy Heritage to licensed tourist guides, in the presence of the President of the Syndicate of Tourist Guides Elissar Baalbaki


Meeting with Head of Lebanese Forces Party Samir Geagea.

Meeting with Minister of Labor Camille Abou Sleiman with Presidents Tony Ramy, Pierre Ashkar, Jean Abboud and Jean Beyrouthy

Syndicate RCNP and LFA Board of Directors signing MOU represented by President Tony Ramy and President Yahya Kassaa respectively


During the opening of Garden Show, with the First Lady Nadia Aoun, Minister of Tourism Avedis Guidanian, Minister of Environment Fadi Jreissati, Minister of Energy Nada Boustani, MP Fouad Makhzoumi, and Beirut Governor Judge Ziad Chebib

Honoring of Former Director General of the Ministry of Tourism Nada Sardouk

With Marcel Ghanem during Sar el Waet episode on Tourism

With the Minister of Economy and Trade Mansour Bteish, Director General Alia Abbas, and President Jean Beyrouthy


PRESIDENT TONY RAMY HONORED AS ONE OF LEBANON’S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY LEADERSIn an enchanting setting, more than 300 guests including hotel owners and managers, restaurant owners and executives from the entertainment industry, along with the university’s faculty and staff, basked in the splendors of LAU’s first Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner in honor of distinguished leaders in hospitality.Themed from Lebanon to the World, the event honored the successes of 12 of Lebanon’s hospitality leaders who have significantly impacted the business, while showcasing their skills.The list of honorees were comprised of the President of the Lebanese Hotel Federation for Tourism Industries Pierre Achkar, founder of Audi Catering Nicolas Audi, CEO and Founder of Patchi Chocolates Nizar Choucair, Owner of Hospitality News Services Nouhad Dammous, President of Jounieh Festival Zena Frem, Owner of The Bridge Andreas Iliovits, co-owners of MINE Wedding and Events Pamela Mehanna and Ramzi Mattar, CEO of Nakhal Travel Elie Nakhal, President of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs & Pastries Tony Ramy as well as owners of Phoenicia Hotel Mazen Najib Salha and Marwan Najib Salha.In addition to paying tribute to the distinguished guests, the event aimed to engage hospitality and tourism management students at the Adnan Kassar School of Business with the hospitality community. Hence, and as part of their senior project, they were in charge of the organization, catering and servicing. At the end of the ceremony, the scholars honored LAU President Dr. Joseph Jabra in a kind gesture of appreciation and recognition for all his contributions that reshaped LAU into an outstanding institution.

Meeting of the Economic Bodies headed by Minister Mohamad Choucair with Minister of Labor Camille Abou Sleiman at the Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture, and Trade in Beirut and Mount Lebanon


With Minister of Tourism Avedis Guidanian and Head of Beiteddine Festivals Mrs. Noura Jumblatt, with Vice President Khaled Nazha, Treasurer Aref Saade and Board Member Chirine Salha.


President Tony Ramy with Internal Security Forces Chief Maj. Gen. Imad Othman during a round table on the “Security of Touristic Facilities”

Vice President Khaled and President Jean Beyrouthy during an interview on LBCI’s “Nharkom Sa’eed”

The Syndicate Board of Directors organized an exquisite dinner banquet in honor of the journalist Marcel Ghanem, and Sar el Waet team Philippe Abou Zeid, Elsy Moufarrej, Rudy Hachahche, George Ghanem and his spouse Dolly Ghanem, Lea Mhanna and Jean Nakhoul, in addition to the economic journalist at MTV Maurice Matta and Managing Director of Hospitality Services Joumana Damous Salame and nutritionist Mireille Rizk Kurbani. Marcel Ghanem was handed an honorary shield for his continuous support to the Syndicate and the tourism sector as well.


Managing Director Cosette Zgheib receiving certificate of attendance to the round table organized by Naif Arab University and The International Civil Defence Organisation

Morning meeting with the minister Vrej Sabounjian in the presence of LFA President Yahya Kassaa and the Syndicate President Tony Ramy, and Vice President Khaled Nazha

During a visit to Cherrylane - Hammana, with Minister of Tourism Avedis Guidanian

With Maronite Patriarch Mar Beshara Boutrous al-Raii during the social economic forum, organized by the World Patriarchal Maronite Foundation for Integral Development

Meeting with Minister of Labor Camille Abou Sleiman


With restaurant owners in the Bekaa region

Treasurer Aref Saade and Board Member Chirine Salha participating in launching the project quality of industry and food safety, organized by the Ministry of Industry presided by Minister Wael Abou Faour

Vice President Khaled Nazha with Minister of Telecommunications and Head of Economic Bodies Mohamad Choucair

President Tony Ramy, Managing Director of Hospitality Services Joumana Damous Salame visited Hotel School in Dekwaneh, accompanied by the Head of Technical and Vocational Education Hanadi Berri, for a joint venture between the Syndicate and the Ministry of Education.

President Tony Ramy and CEO of GWR Consulting Nabil Rizkallah, taking part in the meeting of the parliamentary committee to draft a law on food waste.


The Board Member Mrs. Chirine Salha, hosted the Syndicate Board Members as well Hospitality News Middle Easty team presided by the Managing Director Joumana Dammous Salame, at Phoenicia Hotel Beirut – Eau de Vie, in celebration of Basque culinary excellence.A tailored menu of renowned Basque cuisine was delicately crafted by Michelin Star Chef Fernando Canales of Etxanobe Restaurant, Bilbao and his team.The evening “An Haute Basque Journey” was accompanied by a special performance by the renowned flamenco dancer and vocalist Pilar Anduja - La Gypsy" and an exhibition of the "Ruta de los Fenicios"

On-air interview with radio Voice of Lebanon – Dbayeh with LFA President Yehya Kassaa and the presenter Alphonse Dib

President Tony Ramy and DJ Rodge

Shooting a TV report


SYNDICATE RCNPIN AUSTRALIALebanese-born chef Larissa Takchi, winner of Australia’s MasterChef 2019 and the youngest ever winner in MasterChef History, was honoured by Managing Director Cosette Zgheib on behalf of the Syndicate RCNP in Australia

VISIT OF THE MINISTER OF TOURISMAVEDIS GUIDANIANTO OUR NEWLY RENOVATED OFFICE


Meeting with Minister of Tourism Avedis Guidanian

President Tony Ramy with Anthony Rahayel

President Tony Ramy with the Tourism Guru Nohad Damous

Honoring of Chef Guillaume Gomez chef of presidential palace of Elysee in the presence of Governor of Beirut Ziad Chebib, Member of Beirut Municipality Gaby Fernaini, and Managing Director of Hospitality Services Joumana Damous

Head of Racing Club Gaby Fernaini honored by President Tony Ramy in the presence of MP Hagop Terzian and the administrative staff of the sportive club

With Brigadier General Ramzi Ramy


President Tony Ramy with Marwan and Maysam Badri

Meeting with Minister of Labor Camille Abou Sleiman

During the opening of Whiskey Live 2019


OPENING OF SAUDI HORECA 2019


Secretary General Maya Bekhazi Noun meeting with H.E Ambassador of Lebanon to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Fawzi Kabbara

A group of professionals in the development and creation of restaurants visiting KSA for projects, Secretary General Maya Bekhaazi Noun with H.E Ambassador of Lebanon to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Fawzi Kabbara, and the Lebanese commercial attaché Ali al-Ali.


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نقابة أصحاب المطاعم تحذر من فرض المزيد من الضرائبحيث أن القطاع السياحي لم يعد بإمكانه االستمرار في ظل هذه األوضاع الصعبة والرديئة

حذر رئيس نقابة أصحاب المطاعم والمقاهي والمالهي والباتيسري في لبنان طوني الرامي ، من تداعيات فرض المزيد من الضرائب، حيث أن القطاع السياحي لم يعد بإمكانه االستمرار في ظل هذه األوضاع الصعبة والرديئة التي تأتيه من كل حدب وصوب، ما أدى الى إقفال

130 مؤسسة تتعاطى الطعام والشراب في شهر أيلول الماضي، وإقفال 30 مؤسسة خالل أول 10 أيام من تشرين االول، وستعلن النقابة عن أسمائها في الوقت المناسب.

وأوضح أن القطاع لم يعد يحتمل والقدرة الشرائية تدنت وتراجعت، معلنا عن خطوات تصعيدية ونوعية ستتخذها النقابة في حال أقرت هذه الضرائب التي ال يمكن تحملها، والتي تؤدي الى مزيد من الخسائر الفادحة واالقفاالت المستمرة في ظل فقدان كل مقومات

العيش األساسية واإلجتماعية واإلقتصادية والمالية والبيئية.

رسالة تضامن إجتماعي إلى زمالئنا في القطاع وشركائنا في اإلنتاجدعوة إلى وضع الئحة أسعار تناسب متطلبات الوضع القائم

حضرة الزمالء الكرام،

في هذه الظروف العصيبة التي يمر بها وطننا الحبيب لبنان، وحيث أننا نعيش في زمن تتشابك فيه العالقات بين أصحاب المؤسسات والموردين وبين أصحاب العمل ومالكي العقارات المؤجرة من جهة، وبين أرباب العمل والعمال شركائنا في االنتاج من جهة أخرى،

علينا أن نكون متضامنين اجتماعًيا ومتحدين اقتصادًيا ومترابطين فعلًيا ومتعاونين عملًيا من أجل ديمومة العمل واستمرار مؤسساتنا واألهم الحفاظ على لقمة عيش عمالنا وتقاسم الرغيف سوًيا.

فعشية األعياد وحفاًظا على ما تبقى لنا من روحية المتابعة أقّله في هذا الشهر المجيد، ندعو كل الزمالء في القطاع إلى وضع الئحة أسعار تشجيعية وتنافسية تناسب متطلبات الوضع القائم واإلعالن عنها في أسرع وقت ممكن لتحفيز الحركة والحجوزات .

كما أننا ننتظر من الشركة الوطنية الحبيبة للطيران أخذ مبادرة سريعة وتشجيعية بموسم األعياد ليتمّكن المغتربون اللبنانيون من المجيء وقضاء العطلة في ربوع الوطن .

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إجتمع رئيس وأعضاء مجلس إتحاد نقابات المؤسسات السياحية في لبنان نهار الجمعة 8 تشرين الثاني في مقر نقابة أصحاب الفنادق، بكامل أعضائه،

السادة: بيار األشقر رئيس نقابة أصحاب الفنادق وطوني الرامي رئيس نقابة أصحاب المطاعم والمقاهي والمالهي والباتيسري وجان بيروتي رئيس

نقابة المؤسسات السياحية البحرية وزياد اللبان رئيس نقابة أصحاب الشقق المفروشة وجان عبود رئيس نقابة شركات السياحة والسفر والحاج محمد دقدوق رئيس نقابة شركات أصحاب تأجير السيارات، وبعد المداولة صدر ما

يلي:

رسالة مفتوحة الى المسؤولين... المؤسسات السياحية، بأصحابها وعمالها، تحتضر!!!

150،000 عائلة مهددة بلقمة عيشها ومستقبلها!صرخة موجعة إذاء هضم كامل حقوقنا!

فهل نلقى آذان صاغية لتتلقف ندائنا؟؟

يمكن القول بهذه المرحلة تحديداً ان المؤسسات السياحية ما زالت تعيش بين أعباق المالية

الماضية القريبة التي تميزت بواقع مرير: إنذارات لعدم قدرتنا دفع المستحّقات المصرفية وضرائب وغرامات وفواتير الكهرباء والمياه وغيرها،

وبين حاضر وواقع مؤلم يتمثل بضرائب إضافية وفوائد مصرفية وإيقاف التسهيالت المصرفية وتكاليف إضافية والتهميش لقطاع هام من نخب

الشباب اللبناني وتواكب هذا الشيء مع أزمات وظروف خانقه نعيشها في هذه االيام...

هذا الوضع القائم والظروف الصعبة، ال تهدد المؤسسات السياحّية فقط، بل شركائنا »125 ألف« عامل وعاملة في القطاع وعائالتهم، لذا نطالب

بمساواتنا بالخّطة والهندسات المالّية التي يعمل عليها المسؤولون في الحكومة والمجلس النيابي، من خالل لجنة المال والمصرف المركزي

لتمويل الدولة وإعادة برمجة المستحقاتها. لذلك نطالب:

-إعادة برمجة ديون المؤسسات السياحّية لدى المصارف، أيًّا تكن لمدى طويل مع إعطائها سنة سماح بفوائد ال تتعَد 5% وتبدأ عند تأليف الحكومة

-تمويل من قبل المصارف، إعادة تسويق المؤسسات السياحّية إذ أن األزمة التي نمّر بها تقتضي إعادة النهوض بالقطاع، بسبب هجر السياح، وألغاء المؤتمرات والمعارض، وضاعت كل الجهود التي عملنا عليها إلعادة لبنان

على الخريطة السياحّية.-إعادة برمجة الضرائب لمدى طويل مع إلغاء الغرامات كلّيًا مع فترة

سماح لسنة تبدأ عند تأليف الحكومة، وتقسيط والتساهل في استوفاء مستحقات الكهرباء والمياه.

باإلضافة الى ما ورد، توجه النقيب طوني الرامي الى مالكي العقارات القائمة عليها المؤسسات السياحية، إعادة النظر ببدالت اإليجار في هذه

الظروف اإلستثنائية حفاطًا على بعضنا البعض لنبقى معًا ونستمّر. تبنى الحاضرون مطلبه مجتمعين، طالبين أيضًا من الموردين التساهل وتفّهم

وضع هذه الحلقة المغلقة التي تطال القطاع مجتمعًا.

ايها المسؤولون كونوا مسؤولين ولو لمّرة واحدة!

265 مؤسسة من المؤسسات التي تتعاطى الطعام والشراب أقفلت أبوابها نهائًيا في غضون

شهرين!

اجتمع مجلس إدارة نقابة أصحاب المطاعم والمقاهي والمالهي والباتيسري في لبنان ظهر اليوم في مقّر النقابة في عين المريسة وصدر عنه البيان التالي:

ايها المسؤولون كونوا مسؤولين ولو لمّرة واحدة!

265 مؤسسة من المؤسسات التي تتعاطى الطعام والشراب أقفلت أبوابها نهائًيا في غضون شهرين!

والمبكي ان هذه األرقام واألعداد اتت بعد البيان الذي أصدرته نقابة أصحاب المطاعم والمقاهي والمالهي والباتيسري في لبنان قبيل انطالق شرارة الثورة في 17 تشرين

األول، والتي كانت قد حذرت فيه من زيادة الضرائب وفقدان كافة مقّومات العيش األساسية واإلجتماعية واإلقتصادية والمالية والبيئية فضًلا عن انتفاء القدرة الشرائية، باإلضافة إلى تزايد إقفال عدد المؤسسات التي تتعاطى الطعام والشراب حيث وصل إلى 130 في شهر أيلول الماضي، وانتهى في تشرين االول بإقفال 135 مؤسسة،

ولم يقابل هذا البيان اال بصّم اآلذان!

وليس هذا فحسب، بل من المتوقع أن يرتفع عدد اإلقفاالت النهائية أكثر فأكثر خالل الشهر الجاري مع استمرار الوضع الحالي لتنضم 200 مؤسسة اخرى الى سابقاتها ليكون العدد النهائي للمؤسسات في ثالثة اشهر يقارب الـ 465 مؤسسة. وها نحن

على أبواب موسم أعياد ينتظره كل أصحاب المؤسسات لكونه جرعة أوكسيجين، اال انه وحتى اآلن ال يوجد اي بوادر ايجابية مطلًقا لناحية اإلستعدادات والحجوزات لهذا الموسم،

فإما تنجح عملية اإلنعاش هذه لينهض القطاع من جديد أو على القطاع السالم، وبذلك يكون االقتراح الذي كان قد سبق للنقابة ان قدمته إلنعاش األسواق عبر تسفير

السياسيين على نفقتها في المواسم السياحية رأفًة بالسياحة في لبنان، والذي بدى في الوهلة األولى كالمزحة، هو الطريق الواجب اتباعه. وفي سياق متصل، كانت النقابة

قد طلبت في بيان سابق من جميع األشخاص المعنيين ال سيما مالكي ومستثمري األماكن المشغولة من المطاعم، إعادة النظر بالمستحقات المالية المتوجبة عليهم

وخفض البدالت التأجيرية، تجنًبا لشغور المواقع ولتمكين قطاع المطاعم من اإلستمرار بغية تخطي هذه المرحلة الدقيقة، وحماية العاملين في المؤسسات وعوائلهم. وطالبت كل الموردين التساهل وتجّنب زيادة األسعار غير المبررة وتفهم وضع هذه

الحلقة المغلقة التي تطال القطاع كله.

لذلك تناشد النقابة لبنان أهل السلطة والقرار والمسؤولية بأن يكونوا مسؤولين ولو لمرة واحدة وأن يسرعوا في تشكيل حكومة ترضي األطراف الثالثة األبرز الشعب

والمستثمر والمجتمع الدولي، رأفًة بالقطاع الذي كان يحتضر قبل انطالق الثورة والذي دخل اآلن في غيبوبة تامة، خصوًصا أّن النقابة سبق لها، وقبل انطالق الثورة، حذرت من

إتخاذ خطوات تصعيدية ونوعية، وسيكون لها مبادارات عديدة وستقرع الطبول، ألن الوضع لم يعد يحتمل على االطالق.


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Secretary General Maya Bekhaazi Noun at the launch of HORECA 2019’s press conference.

A panel on “Hospitality Vision in Lebanon” was moderated by Mrs. Nada Alameddine, Managing Partner at Hodema, whereby President Tony Ramy was among the speakers with Minister of Tourism Avedis Guidanian, President of Federation of Tourism and Hotel Association Pierre Achkar, President of Syndicate of Balnear Tourist Establishments, Jean Beyrouthy as well as President of Lebanese Franchise Association Yahya Kassaa

A panel on Controlling Food Service Costs in a Down Market Featuring Maya Rizk from GWR ConsultingAnd Board Member Chirine Salha at The latest Techniques and Latest Procedures for Pest Management and Food Safety Featuring Bana Kobroly from Boecker Public Health Bana Kalash Michel Bayoudand Treasurer of the Syndicate Aref Saade

ANNUAL HOSPITALITY FORUM


HORECA TRADE SHOW

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As part of celebrating industry professionals and highlighting culinary craftsmanship from Lebanon, The Board of Directors of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs and Pastries in Lebanon, represented by General Secretary Maya Bekhazi Noun and Board Member Chirine Salha, in collaboration with Hospitality Services, represented by Joumana Dammous Salame, honored Young entrepreneurs under 30s, during Horeca Trade Show, who are amongst the recognized young talents that are demonstrating initiative and innovation in creating successful concepts in the dining scene.Honorees who have received a certificate of recognition for their success are: Tarek Alameddine, Antranik Balabanian, Jad Ballout, Mayfrid Chehlaoui, Youssef Hadid,Yasmina Hayek, Tara Khattar, Charbel Makhlouf and Albert Massaad

President Tony Ramy was honored by “l’Academie Nationale de Cuisine” represented by its President Jean-Marc Mompach and the President of the delegation of L’Academie Nationale de Cuisine in the Middle East and Gulf Countries, represented by Chef Charles Azar during Horeca show. President Ramy received a medal and a certificate for his remarkable career in the restaurant sector.


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Bank Audi, Lebanon’s leading bank, has once again raised the bar in terms of cards benefits by announcing the launch of “Flavors”, its exclusive dining program which enables Bank Audi Visa cardholders to enjoy discounts and privileges at many of their favorite restaurants, upon payment with a Bank Audi Visa debit or credit card.This program, developed in partnership with Visa International and the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Nightclubs and Pastries in Lebanon, offers benefits, discounts and privileges in more than 40 outlets, all members of the syndicate.

“Bank Audi is synonymous with offering its customers the most rewarding experiences. With dining being one of the most popular pastimes in Lebanon, the program is intended to provide our cardholders with more reasons to treat themselves to good times, while encouraging them to explore the pleasures of Lebanese and international cuisine which Lebanon is renowned for” said Grace Eid, Head of Retail Banking at Bank Audi sal. “We’re also very excited to partner with Visa and the syndicate to develop this program in such a way as to cover a majority of dining locations in the country. We are confident that this partnership will contribute

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to making this program more efficient”, she added.Nabil Tabbara, General Manager for Levant, Visa, stated: “We are delighted to cooperate with Bank Audi to launch this exclusive dining program for Visa cardholders who will benefit from special discounts and treatments when using their cards on the participating merchants network. The “Flavors” Program provides Visa cardholders with a unique opportunity to enjoy dining at their favourite hotspots in Lebanon while benefiting from the convenience and security of their Visa cards. Our partnership with Bank Audi on this program reflects our joint efforts to promote a cashless culture in the market and bring our customers great rewards.”For his part, Mr. Tony Ramy, President of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Nightclubs and Pastries in Lebanon, expressed his delight at the partnership: “On behalf of the Board of Directors and members of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Nightclubs and Pastries, I want to express our appreciation and pleasure to be part of this promising partnership with Bank Audi and Visa. We are eager to witness the boost the “Flavors” Program will bring to the F&B, tourism and hospitality sectors, through Bank Audi. Together, we support the industry and look forward to a great Summer season thanks to this fruitful collaboration, and hopefully more to come.”


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Chef Tamura visited Al Sultan Brahim restaurant for Lebanese food tasting, and checked the techniques used in the Lebanese cuisine.

On the occasion of the visit of Japanese Cultural Envoy Chef Keigo Tamura to Lebanon, the Embassy of Japan in Lebanon, in cooperation with the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs & Pastries, held a workshop on Japanese culture and culinary arts attended by professional owners / chefs in the Japanese restaurants in Lebanon.

JAPAN’S CHEF KEIGO TAMURA VISITS LEBANON


Chef Tamura organized a lecture on Japanese culture and food, including Kyoto Cuisine, with food/ soup tasting which was attended by former Japanese Ambassador to Lebanon H.E Excellency Matahiro Yamaguchi, and the Board of Directors of the Syndicate as well as Japanese Restaurant owners, chefs and tourism and media figures.

He also visited Ritage Restaurant, welcomed by Lebanese Chef Maroun Chedid, with whom he oversaw the techniques used to prepare fusion plates.


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To wrap up his visit, the Japanese Embassy and the Syndicate organized an exquisite dinner in his honor in Shogun Restaurant, attended by Minister of Tourism Avedis Guidanian, former Ambassador Japanese to Lebanon H.E Excellency Matahiro Yamaguchi and his spouse, former Minister of Industry Vrej Sabounjian, Head of Tourism Police Colonnel Boutros Hachem, Mr. Marc Audi, and the head of tourism syndicates, and many more VIPs in the tourism sector.

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The Ambassador of Japan to Lebanon, H.E. Takeshi Okubo hosted a dinner banquet at his residence and invited the Minister of Industry Wael Abour Faour and the Board of Directors of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs, and Pastries in Lebanon.The occasion aimed to meet the newly appointed Ambassador in order to resume the tight cooperation between the Syndicate and the Embassy, to promote the Japanese culture in Lebanon.


Congratulations to His Excellency Mr. Aref Saade, Treasurer of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs and Pastries in Lebanon for Winning the Minister’s Award for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food and Culture

A huge celebration took place in Tokyo, Japan in the presence of the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Etoh Taku, and the Lebanese Ambassador to Japan Nidal Yehya. Mr. Saade topped the list as the only Arab Lebanese national who has been selected among other five nationalities, from Argentina, Malaysia, China, and USA.

The Minister’s Award for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food is awarded to persons who have made outstanding contributions to the introduction and spread of Japanese cuisine, Japanese food and other Japanese agricultural and fishery products overseas. Its purpose is to further expand exports of Japanese agricultural, fishery and food products. Both foreign nationals and Japanese nationals residing overseas are eligible.

For this occasion, the Syndicate organized a dinner banquet which was attended by the Minister of Tourism Avedis Guidanian, Minister of Industry Wael Abou Faour and the Governor of Beirut Judge Ziad Chebib, the Japanese Ambassador to Lebanon Takeshi Okubo, President of Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants Tony Ramy, head of the Syndicate of Hotels Pierre Ashkar, President of the Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies Jean Abboud, President of Lebanese Franchise Association Yahya Kassaa, and media figures Marcel Ghanem, George Ghanem, Dolly Ghanem and Maurice Matta, in addition to the Syndicate board members.


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Tipsy Goose

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Le Mythe Cercle Privé

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Madame Bleue

Seif al-Bahr

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Zuruni al Bahr

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