Hospitality training: tourism’s smartest investment
World-class infrastructure certainly helps to attract visitors, but trained hospitality staff turn first-time tourists into loyal returnees and ambassadors. Nicolas Nasra, head of hotel advisory, hospitality & tourism at Colliers in MENA, explains why investing in people is fundamental to building a sustainable, profitable tourism industry.
Functional water in focus with Bharadwaj Obula Reddy
Bharadwaj Obula Reddy, CEO of Mordor Intelligence, emphasizes functional water’s rising relevance across Middle East beverage markets today.
Eye on Bahrain with Tamer Farouk, general manager of Hilton Bahrain
Tamer Farouk, general manager of Hilton Bahrain discusses Bahrain’s evolving hospitality landscape, highlighting sector strengths, key growth drivers, emerging trends and Hilton Bahrain’s future plans.
Saudi Arabia emerges as a global tourism powerhouse
Saudi Arabia is rapidly becoming a major player in global tourism. Thanks to the ambitious Vision 2030 roadmap, the kingdom is transforming its hospitality, infrastructure and cultural offerings. Furthermore, an USD 800 billion investment plan and landmark giga-projects are attracting visitors worldwide.
Starry futures: training for Michelin excellence
In the fast-paced culinary world, where trends shift daily and competition is fierce, the pursuit of brilliance has become both a philosophy and a necessity. With a Michelin star to his name, chef Luigi Taglienti is no stranger to scaling professional heights. Here, he reveals what’s needed to achieve true greatness in the kitchen, from skill and discipline to creative courage.