The key to driving direct bookings
Although the events of the last 18 months have transformed the hospitality industry, one thing that hasn’t changed is the enthusiasm of hotel operators to convert more direct bookings. Ashleigh Donald, co-founder and marketing and communications consultant at Halo Business Consulting Ltd, discusses how Google has changed the rules of the game with its Hotel Ads.
Talking restaurant hygiene
Hygiene matters more than ever in the restaurant industry, as Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, explains.
How Portugal’s restaurant scene is fighting back
Almost two years after the start of the pandemic, Portugal has managed to retain its status as an attractive culinary destination. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, deep dives into the country’s restaurant scene and explains how it has successfully weathered the storm.
What a chef wants by chef Zyad Hilal
Guests at Mais Alghanim do not mind waiting in line, sometimes up to 40 minutes, for one of the 800 seats in the two-story restaurant. The lure is more than a meal; it is an experience defined by quality, from the Certified Angus Beef ® steaks to the atmosphere and service.
The role of wi-fi in direct marketing
Hospitality establishments are constantly looking for ways to market their products and services to guests. Duncan Fraser-Smith, founder of The Cutting Edge Agency, takes a closer look at the role of WiFi in direct marketing.
How events are fueling hotel performance
Fall and winter are traditionally high seasons for tourism in the Middle East. As such, an important driver o f demand has always been events. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, takes a look at how the region’s calendar of events is shaping up.
Small but mighty: kitchen equipment
A working kitchen cannot function well without small accessories, as we discover with three experts in the world of food who share their tips and favorite brands.
Where hospitality is heading
While 2021 has been a turbulent year for tourism, the signs are promising for 2022. We asked 11 experts from the world of hospitality to share their industry forecasts and the trends we should be keeping an eye on.
KSA in the spotlight
With an ambitious series of hospitality projects in the works, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is working relentlessly to meet its Vision 2030 goals, as Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explains.
Keeping it clean
With leisure travel making a comeback, Jad Shamseddin, COO of Aleph Hospitality, explores ways in which hotels and resorts are regaining trust, particularly when it comes to hygiene.