How to make your business attractive to investors

How to make your business attractive to investors

Starting a new business venture is always a challenge that involves risks. However, higher levels of market uncertainty globally due to limited financial resources and lower discretionary income available to consumers have combined to raise the risk factors. As a result, many capitalists are looking to invest in franchised businesses to limit their financial exposure. Manal Syriani, franchise manager of The Lebanese Bakery, shares key franchising solutions that could make all the difference

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Maximize HR with human capital technology

Maximize HR with human capital technology

In the 1970s, it was envisioned that by 2020, computers would be doing everything. Today, we have more computing power in our hands than was in the computer that sent the first rocket to the moon! Yet, technology is still failing to effectively disrupt HR. Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions examines why and what we can do to right this wrong

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How low-cost carriers are expected to boost Middle East aviation market

How low-cost carriers are expected to boost Middle East aviation market

LCCs are predicted to continue to chip away at their bigger rivals’ market share, with Saudia’s LCC subsidiary, flyadeal, leading this trend.

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KSA to attract more short leisure break traveler by 2024

KSA to attract more short leisure break traveler by 2024

The global hotel industry gained an interest in KSA with a number of international and regional brands looking to expand their presence across the Kingdom.

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Different travel trends across generations to be revealed at ATM

Different travel trends across generations to be revealed at ATM

ATM will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 19-22 April 2020, and will bring together travel and tourism experts from across the globe.

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GCC tourism spend in Egypt will increase 11 percent this year

GCC tourism spend in Egypt will increase 11 percent this year

Arrivals from Europe are expected to be the largest contributor on a regional basis. Those from the GCC will represent one of the highest growth rates.

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Nestlé joined forces with EHL Group and Swiss entities to promote food innovation ecosystem

Nestlé joined forces with EHL Group and Swiss entities to promote food innovation ecosystem

The initiative was launched on 23 January 2020 at the World Economic Forum in Davos under “Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley”.

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The Middle East leads international tourism arrivals in 2019

The Middle East leads international tourism arrivals in 2019

Major sporting events, including the Tokyo Olympics, and cultural events such as Expo 2020 Dubai are expected to have a positive impact on the sector.

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Ownership versus Employee a Battle of Two Mindsets

Ownership versus Employee a Battle of Two Mindsets

Owners and employees might have diametrically opposed ways of thinking, but they can be bridged through a few changes. Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions tells us how.

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CRM strategies For Hotels

CRM strategies For Hotels

At its core, a CRM system aggregates customer information collected throughout the guest stay at a hotel and uses this information to improve services and offerings in key target markets. In addition, CRM assists in the development of programs that reward guests for their loyalty.

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