Nine in 10 young Saudis look towards hospitality careers

Nine in 10 young Saudis look towards hospitality careers

The appeal to young Saudis of a career in tourism or hospitality is driven by the perceptions of the lifestyle it will provide.

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How Covid-19 Is Changing The Shape Of Hotel Space

How Covid-19 Is Changing The Shape Of Hotel Space

A hot topic in hospitality is the impact of COVID-19 on lobby space in hotels. While there are those who believe that the lobby is now a redundant space, there are others who think that it is an important area that must be adapted. Imad Dajani, CEO of FEBC International, shares his observations.

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INDEVCO’s take on new packaging trends in the time of COVID-19

INDEVCO’s take on new packaging trends in the time of COVID-19

According to McKinsey, the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the megatrends buffeting the USD 900 billion-a-year packaging industry.

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Hospitality in Islam & Christianity

Hospitality in Islam & Christianity

Nouhad Dammous, editor-in-chief of Hospitality News Middle East, delves into the heart of hospitality and its religious significance.

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Will Quick Service Restaurants thrive post pandemic?

Will Quick Service Restaurants thrive post pandemic?

As stay-at-home mandates begin to lift and restaurants reopen, QSRs will need to have plans in place to capture returning demand.

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Cloud Kitchen Trend: All Ghost, No Guest

Cloud Kitchen Trend: All Ghost, No Guest

As the global pandemic lockdown leaves restaurants, snack shops and bars temporarily out of business, the foodservice industry is racing to find off-premise alternatives to stay afloat and safeguard jobs. Nagi Morkos, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, discusses the latest trend of cloud kitchens.

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4 tips for hotels to succeed in a post COVID-19 world

4 tips for hotels to succeed in a post COVID-19 world

With less revenue, hoteliers need to make up ground elsewhere. The best way to boost profit is to lower operating costs and increase productivity.

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Why travelers should ‘wear to care’

Why travelers should ‘wear to care’

As countries transition from lockdowns to reopening their borders, the wearing of face masks helps signal the return of safer travels

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JLL’s eye on Cairo’s hotel supply

JLL’s eye on Cairo’s hotel supply

When it comes to Cairo’s hotel supply, it remained stable at 23,000 keys with no additional completions in the first quarter of 2020. 

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The Key to Managing Young People

The Key to Managing Young People

With human capital being one of the most valuable — and costly — assets of any company, it is not always easy to know how to get the most out of your employees. And the challenge can be even greater when it comes to a younger workforce, as Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions explains.

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