The definitive guide to recruiting in good times and bad
There is no real secret, per se, to retaining talent; it is all about having the right attitude so that employees remain engaged, motivated and happy. We learn more with Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions.
SIGEP gets set to celebrate its 45th edition, January 20-24
The 45th international trade show of artisan gelato, pastry, bakery and the coffee world, SIGEP, is taking place from January 20-24, 2024, at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy.
Addressing the talent attraction dilemma in hospitality
Shangri-La’s MEIA VP of HR, Hein Dames, highlights challenges in hospitality recruitment and sheds light on the industry’s struggle to attract new talent.
Central Hotels & Resorts unveils growth strategy for 2024
Central Hotels & Resorts has revealed its ambitious goals for 2024. The group anticipates an impressive 3.5 percent overall growth in both revenue and occupancies. Central Hotels & Resorts plans strategic global expansion, capitalizing on 2023 trends and targeting key international markets for growth.
Iraq country report
In the face of tumultuous economic ordeals, Iraq exhibits encouraging strides in tourism and F&B sectors. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner of Hodema Consulting Services, sheds light on the country’s challenges and growth potential.
Wellness design trends are here to stay
As a NYC-based Urbahn Architects associate specializing in hospitality design, Ryan E. Bieber, RA and LEED AP, discusses the guest-room trends that will define 2024.
Rotana regional growth and sustainability focus
Rotana concludes the year with nine property signings in 2023, alongside a healthy pipeline of 50 scheduled openings.
Saudi HORECA Jeddah returns for second edition
After the success of its first edition, SAUDI HORECA Jeddah is returning to Jeddah Superdome from February 5-7, 2024. Here’s a small taster of what’s coming up.
Saudi Arabia’s robust hospitality landscape
Taimur Khan, head of research at CBRE, notes that the robust performance in KSA has positioned hospitality indicators comfortably above their 2019 levels. Here, he tells us more.
Creating captivating lobby spaces
Gone are the days when hotel lobbies were waiting areas almost solely focused on checking guests in and out. Today, these first points of connection are transitioning into dynamic, multifunctional social hubs, in a development that reflects the ever-evolving expectations of their guests. David T’ Kint, founder of DTK Studio, has the lowdown on the latest lobby design trends.