Industry heroes: Walid Baroudi found the right ‘Key’ to the hotel door

Industry heroes: Walid Baroudi found the right ‘Key’ to the hotel door

We expect it will be a long fight against the invisible enemy. We will have to cope with it, by taking heavy and severe precautions.

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Lebanese Restaurants: The Government’s decision this week is our last hope

Lebanese Restaurants: The Government’s decision this week is our last hope

Out of 9,500 restaurant outlets in the market, 10 percent will resume their operations next week with just 30 percent of their capacity.

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How Coronavirus is disrupting the soft drinks and packaged food industries

How Coronavirus is disrupting the soft drinks and packaged food industries

It is still unknown how severe the crisis will be on foodservice chains, but soft drinks industry is losing massive amounts of revenue.

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HVS’ Hala Matar Choufany: COVID-19..The ‘Hefty Guest’

HVS’ Hala Matar Choufany: COVID-19..The ‘Hefty Guest’

GCC governments have stepped in to provide support through various financial initiatives, and various incentives and repayment plans.

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How will the UAE domestic tourism sector recover after COVID-19?

How will the UAE domestic tourism sector recover after COVID-19?

Since there is an implementation of social distancing and stay at home policy, families get excited about an unremarkable getaway.

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Comment: Crisis management from adaptation to new business kick off strategies

Comment: Crisis management from adaptation to new business kick off strategies

The majority of hotel owners and investors have a positive outlook on the future of the hospitality industry and expect to see development opportunities.

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Exclusive: 10 marketing tips for hospitality businesses during the COVID-19 crisis

Exclusive: 10 marketing tips for hospitality businesses during the COVID-19 crisis

There is no better time than now for influencers to be promoting your products/services and brand. They are engaging their followers even more than before.

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Meraas faces COVID19 impact with economic relief package

Meraas faces COVID19 impact with economic relief package

Task forces have been established at both Meraas and Dubai Holding to look at the specific requirements on a case-by-case basis.

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PepsiCo supports the MENA region with USD 5M relief funds in response to the COVID-19 crisis

PepsiCo supports the MENA region with USD 5M relief funds in response to the COVID-19 crisis

Globally, PepsiCo has committed more than USD 45 million to combat the impact of COVID-19, by providing vital local humanitarian support.

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How COVID-19 is changing the FMCG landscape in the Middle East

How COVID-19 is changing the FMCG landscape in the Middle East

The COVID-19 pandemic in the GCC is occurring against an already bleak economic backdrop, where consumer confidence has been waning for the past few years.

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