Africa on the rise

Africa on the rise

While East Africa’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors have faced various challenges in recent years, there are encouraging signs of growth, as Hala Matar Choufany, president for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia at HVS, points out.

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Regional casinos: a safe bet or a long shot?

Regional casinos: a safe bet or a long shot?

While the legalization of gambling in the Middle East has long been a topic of fierce debate, news of industry developments in the UAE have now put this contentious issue firmly back in the spotlight. Against that backdrop, Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, assesses the odds of the region positioning itself as a global gaming hub and go-to destination for casino giants.

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Saudi gastronomy in perspective

Saudi gastronomy in perspective

Chef Rakan Aloraifi, expert in Saudi cuisine and advanced French pastry, boasts a distinguished career marked by culinary excellence and achievements. Here, the decorated chef and founder of KIT Catering reflects on Saudi cuisine and how he blends tradition with innovation and excellence.

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Hotel guest room design trends for 2024

Hotel guest room design trends for 2024

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. 

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Why cities are back on must-visit lists

Why cities are back on must-visit lists

Having risen from the depths of the pandemic, urban centers are today riding high on a wave of success, with visitors returning to these traditionally popular destinations in ever-growing numbers. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner of Hodema Consulting Services, takes us on a whistlestop tour during which he explains why cities are booming.

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Meat and other treats

Meat and other treats

From traditional turkey to out-there oyster wellingtons, these inspirational center-pieces will set the seasonal scene and delight your diners.

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Igniting revenue optimization for fast-casual restaurants

Igniting revenue optimization for fast-casual restaurants

With everyone jumping on the fast-casual bandwagon, effective revenue optimization becomes essential to survival in a hyper-competitive market. Award-winner Judith Cartwright, founder and managing director of Black Coral Consulting, tells us how to achieve it.

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Midscale and economy: the new kids on the block

Midscale and economy: the new kids on the block

Firmly established as a hospitality investment hotspot, the GCC is now witnessing new industry trends, including growth beyond the luxury segment. These efforts to boost visitor numbers by broadening the tourism offering are already paying dividends in key regional destinations, as Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, explains.

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Insight into Kuwait’s market

Insight into Kuwait’s market

Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, offers insight into Kuwait’s market status, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses.

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Bring out the bread

Bring out the bread

Now’s the time to take this essential accompaniment up a notch by adding festive spices and indulgent ingredients to everyday recipes.

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