Playing It Safe: Hotels & Covid-19 Hospitality
Covid-19 has created challenges that the hospitality industry has never encountered before. Chirine Salha, consultant, discusses the response of hotels.
Traveling In Your Country
As we enter fall, most airports are still deserted. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, discusses the continuing rise in domestic travel.
How Health And Wellness Tourism Can Revive Hospitality
Covid-19 has impacted every sector of the economy. Mansoor Ahmed, director (MENA) for Healthcare, Education and PPP at Colliers international, talks revival and the role of wellness tourism as travel restrictions are gradually lifted and hotels begin to reopen.
Something’s Brewing In Coffee
With a narrative now as essential as a cup and spoon, the world of coffee is changing. Nagi Morkos, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, delves into the market.
KSA Country Report: High Hopes Upended By Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to bring the economies of the world to their knees, Saudi Arabia is trying to find ways to stay afloat. Nada Alameddine, partner at Hodema consulting services, discusses the role of tourism in the kingdom’s future and its Vision 2030 targets.
For the Love of Coffee
Simone Remba, consultant at Thomas Klein International, shares her personal relationship with coffee — one of the world’s most popular drinks.
Eye On Turkey: Toward Vision 2023
To mark the centenary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey, the government has launched its Vision 2023 initiative. Ersin Yildirim, senior manager for the Middle East & Africa at HVS, maps out what’s planned.
The Chocolate Craze
Semi-sweet, extra-dark, organic and vegan are just a few varieties that have become more popular in recent years. HN gets the lowdown on the latest trends in the world of chocolate from suppliers and chocolatiers across the region.
The Case For Boutique Hotels In The Middle East
Boutique hotels are typically small, intimate establishments with stylish designs, décor and a strong identity. Featuring 10 to 100 rooms, their unique character and individualized service points are what distinguish them from traditional hotels. James Wrenn, associate director of Colliers International, explores the growing trend of boutique properties, particularly in the Middle East.
Contributors’ 2021 Expectations
Without a shadow of a doubt, 2020 forced countless companies around the world to rethink their strategies and adapt to new norms. With this in mind, we asked a selection of our contributors what lessons they learned last year and how they foresee the business landscape in 2021.