UAE Restaurant Group celebrates a successful open day
The UAE Restaurant Group (UAERG), the official representative body of the UAE’s food and beverage sector, recently hosted its second open day. Held at Dubai Chambers on February 10, the event welcomed UAERG members, government representatives and industry heads.
Jordan’s GCC visitor arrivals reach a record high in 2024
The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) officially announced that visitor arrivals from GCC nations reached record-breaking levels throughout 2024.
Record breaking achievements at HORECA Riyadh
HORECA Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s premier hospitality event, wrapped up its 13th edition in late November at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.
HORECA Talks highlight Kuwait’s flourishing hospitality industry
Hailed a resounding success, HORECA Kuwait 2025 drew to a close on January 16th at Kuwait International Fairground, where 80 exhibitors presented 500 brands to an impressive 8,000+ visitors.
Three fire safety misconceptions that could put commercial kitchens at risk
Jan Waldow, business development manager vertical market hospitality EMEA, and Stanislava Garkova, EMEA product manager for restaurant fire suppression systems at Johnson Controls, are experts when it comes to fire safety. Here, they discuss the importance of a proper fire protection system design, its installation and maintenance.
Building direct online sales channel in hospitality: strategy and opportunities in 2025
Over the last 25 years, hotel chains have relied on online travel agencies (OTAs) in both dynamic and nuanced ways. OTAs have become valuable distribution partners, but the arrangement was not always idyllic. It is not uniform either, as not all tourism markets and countries are using online channels in the same way (Statista, April 2024). In larger hotel companies, higher dependency on OTAs can give rise to profitability concerns that are increasingly difficult to ignore. This is especially the case in well-established hotel brands.
World of Coffee Dubai returns for its fourth edition
Cementing its status as the Middle East’s largest coffee trade show,World of Coffee Dubai (WOC) returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for its 2025 edition from February 10-12.
Gearing up for the Hospitality Innovation Summit
Taking place from February 26-27, 2025, at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, the fourth Hospitality Innovation Summit is on track to welcome thousands of visitors.
Ramadan trends in the Middle East
Three accomplished chefs take us on a culinary tour around the Middle East, sharing Ramadan food trends and essential menu items.
Kuwait’s F&B future: tradition with a twist
The F&B scene in Kuwait is rapidly evolving, with chefs innovating to meet customers’ changing demands. Drawing on insights from industry leaders, we explore how Kuwait’s chefs are balancing adaptation with authenticity to create dishes that are forward looking, but remain rooted in a rich culinary heritage.