Innovation and operational excellence
It takes much more than a healthy balance sheet for a business to thrive. Michael Donald, co-founder of Halo Business Consulting, discusses how to optimize resources and efficiencies, encourage and implement organizational change, and create a culture that accelerates innovation.
The region’s hotels catch the metaverse wave
RendezVerse is undergoing development projects to perfect the corporate metaverse with some of the world’s most renowned hotels.
Seeking travel inspiration: the role of social media
Adapting to the rise of “phygital,” which bridges the gap between the physical and digital worlds, has raised unforeseen challenges for the tourism industry. Dr. Maria Frangieh, CEO of Socialprise, lifts the lid on the importance of inspiring your clients.
In-room and bathroom amenities of 2022
Hospitality News ME explores 2022’s in-room and bathroom amenities and highlights what accommodation providers should keep in mind.
Investing in Egypt: the right way to go about it
Egypt’s hospitality sector is on track to grow at a CAGR of 6.2 percent for the next five years, making it a sound proposition for investors. Chadi Chidiac, managing partner of Protocol Hospitality Management and Consultancy, explains how investors should approach this lucrative market.
A more sustainable hospitality industry
The hospitality industry has successfully embraced innovation as a critical success factor, adapting to external challenges and driving efficiency while optimizing the guest experience. Wolfgang M. Neumann, chair of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, discusses the role of innovation in creating a more sustainable sector.
How communicating with customers has evolved
All brands aspire to have the best communication strategy with their customers, online and offline. As challenging as it can be, the basics can be very simple and straightforward, as Dr. Maria Frangieh, managing director of Socialprise, explains.
Designing the perfect bar lounge with Rabih Geha Architects
With so many design elements to consider, especially in a post-Covid-19 era, Rabih Geha, founder of Rabih Geha Architects, discusses the intricacies of creating the perfect commercial lounge bar.
A Valrhona “culinary-dating” experience
On March 22, 2022, Valrhona brought together the team of Relais Desserts and Ecole Valrhona for a three-hour intimate afternoon tea at Jumeirah Al Naseem to discuss trends, business opportunities and the importance of knowledge sharing while discovering the talents of Frédéric Cassel, Vincent Guerlais, Pascal Lac, Eric Vergne, Sébastien Bouillet and Glenn Noel.
Food delivery in focus
The F&B sector has witnessed a significant rise in the number of online food ordering and food delivery companies in recent years, with the pandemic accelerating growth in this sector. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, tells us why online food delivery is here to stay and how technology is playing a role.