The power of pop-ups
In the midst of a global pandemic, countless restaurants, cafes and bars have been forced to constantly open and close their doors as they adhere to lockdown restrictions. As a result, pop-up concepts have proven successful for many. Nada Alameddine, managing partner of Hodema consulting services, gives us the lowdown.
Zyad Hilal talks Kuwait’s culinary scene
As a chef consultant, menu and concepts engineer, secretary-general of Kuwait Chef, corporate executive chef of BFC Group and Officier Maître Rôtisseur, among other things, Zyad Hilal has a wealth of experience when it comes to the culinary arts. We sat down with the Kuwait-based chef to hear more about his journey.
The Middle East Tourism Summit: Collaboration is key to recovery
The Middle East Tourism Summit which will also take place virtually on May 27, was held under the theme “Invest-Rebuild-Restart the tourism industry in the Middle East”.
Tourists to pay in foreign currencies at Lebanese hotels
Tourists have always booked their rooms at Lebanese hotels using international credit cards, and the new rule should not be an issue to them.
Governments and private sectors urged to collaborate to ensure travel rebounds
There needs to be significant industry and international governmental collaboration to solve information gathering and distribution efforts.
Desert Adventures Tourism to extend into the KSA
Desert Adventures Tourism is the first Dubai-based destination management company to announce its plans to extend into the Kingdom.
Experts’ input on the latest touchless technology trends for hotels and restaurants
We have witnessed rapid technological change as a result of Covid-19. Here, two professionals talk us through some of the touchless technologies that hotels and restaurants are implementing.
ATM 2021: The first in-person travel and tourism event in the world since the onset of Covid-19
ATM 2021, taking place from May 16 to 19, will feature 67 conference sessions with over 145 local, regional and international speakers.
Five minutes with Emma Banks, Hilton’s visionary hospitality executive
Emma Banks, VP F&B strategy and development EMEA of Hilton, is a multi-award winner, guest writer and seasoned hospitality professional. We spoke to her about the challenges and opportunities the industry is current witnessing and her own experiences.
A sweet encounter with Karim Bourgi
Born in Senegal to Lebanese parents, Karim Bourgi graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Paris in 2000 and trained in the finest establishments in France. As a member of Les Toques Blanches du Monde, the International Cheese Guild and brand ambassador of Elle & Vire, Valrhona and Carpigiani Italia, the pastry chef talks to us about his delicious creations and plans for the future.
