Editorial by Joseph Karam – Class of 95 – Director of LARISSA (Beirut)
“The world of Hospitality is a magical world in which everything is possible provided that talent and work go together. That is why it is important for me to participate in this series of interviews. A sincere testimony is worth much more than a long speech.
As president of the Alumni Association, I must admit that while reading these testimonies, I see myself again, as I was 10 years ago, when I left IPB with only a diploma and my passion for this industry in my pocket… Ever since, so many roads traveled, so many projects, good experiences and crossing paths…Don’t believe that things were always easy, quite the contrary, but in remaining determined and persevering, this career still belongs to one of those professions in which others know how to recognize your worth and give you your chance. As you will read in the following articles, stepping into this world also means adopting a second family.” 

> “My project? Opening a gastronomic restaurant worthy of being in the red guide!” Michel Jabbour
A native of Beirut, Michel Jabbour, an alumni of the Institute, puts his little dishes into the big ones: starting with his childhood influences, passing by his career path and professional encounters, Michel, 28 years old, describes his future project and shows us his recipe for happiness presented on a silver platter…
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> “L’IPB forms a Family of young professionals!” Georges Mokbel
Globetrotter, trendy, a little bit “people”, to define Georges, qualifying words aren’t lacking. But one thing is certain; he doesn’t leave you indifferent! From his apartment in Bloomfield hills, Michigan, Georges, 25 years old tells about his “way of life”, with American sauce on the side...  To continue

> “Avoid all Routine” Rana Ghandour
28 years old, Rana Ghandour is head of reservations at the Meridien Hotel in Dubai. It is a place where “everything happens”, a magical city with dazzling growth, the rendez-vous for celebrities coming from throughout the world and therefore, the biggest hotels…  To continue

> “Culinary fusions” Eli Khalife
Yesterday in Beirut, today in Paris at Alain Ducasse’s, tomorrow somewhere maybe in Asia, Eli Khalife likes meeting people and diversity. It is through this that he draws the inspiration to imagine recipes that are often quite original... To continue

> “IPB is picking up momentum” Saïd Oueini
Saïd is currently in his third year at the Institute. He hasn’t yet professionally taken off, but he is on his way…He already has some serious leads. Experience, projects, ambition, his check list is already complete and his trajectory is almost mapped out!  To continue

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