Hygiene matters in the UAE

Hygiene matters in the UAE

Richard Stolz, associate director of strategy and transformation at KPMG Lower Gulf Limited, examines effective hygiene management in UAE hotels.

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Streamlining Procurement

Streamlining Procurement

Industries often depend on a number of multifaceted layers to ensure the smooth operation of day-to-day business. Abdul Kader Saadi, co-founder and CEO of the Eighty6 Portal, discusses the role of technology in procurement.

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Food safety rules

Food safety rules

Food safety is critical to building consumer trust. Christian Salloum, managing director of BrandPortunity F&B consulting, discusses why restaurateurs should ensure that their teams are fully trained in food preparation, processing and production.

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The key to driving direct bookings

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.

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Keeping it clean

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.

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Talking restaurant hygiene

Talking restaurant hygiene

Hygiene matters more than ever in the restaurant industry, as Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, explains.

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How Portugal’s restaurant scene is fighting back

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.

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What a chef wants by chef Zyad Hilal

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.

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The role of wi-fi in direct marketing

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.

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How events are fueling hotel performance

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.

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