Caffè Vergnano brings a part of Italian espresso to the UAE hospitality scene
Caffè Vergnano, Italy’s oldest coffee roasting company, is bringing the flavor and passion of authentic Italian coffee to the UAE. With over 140 years of experience, Caffe’ Vergnano not only provides its partners with the world’s finest coffee blends but also authentic Italian Espresso.
Five minutes with pastry chef extraordinaire Karim Bourgi
Karim Bourgi describes himself as a hard-working, passionate chef, a foodie at heart and a gourmand dreamer. Based in Dubai, he is co-founder of KAYU Bakehouse, a member of Les Toques Blanches du Monde and the International Cheese Guild, as well as a brand ambassador for Elle & Vire, Valrhona, Carpigiani Italia and RATIONAL. Here, we discover what drives his passion.
Chedi Hegra to open in AlUla this year
The Chedi Hegra is slated to open in AlUla later this year, boasting 35 guest rooms connected to the Hegra landscape and three fine-dining restaurants, a cafe, spa and pool.
In the kitchen with Wassim Irani
We took time out with Wassim Irani, production manager of Kitopi, to see what’s trending in the culinary world and learn how to prepare one of his tasty dishes.
In the kitchen with Mohammad Nashwan
As executive chef of Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, Mohammad Nashwan loves to experiment with new flavors. We discover what drives his passion and learn how to prepare his famous sea bass fillet.
In the kitchen with David Harnois
We caught up with David Harnois, director of culinary at Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait, to find out what inspires him and what he has planned for 2023.
On the market
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Four Saudi cities rank high on the IMD Smart City Index 2023
Riyadh has maintained its position as the third Arab city in the IMD Smart City Index (SCI) 2023, which saw the Saudi cities of Makkah, Jeddah, and Madinah included in the observatory for the first time, ranking 4th, 5th and 7th respectively.
The Tivoli brand will debut in Oman in 2026
Minor Hotels has announced the expansion of its Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand in the Middle East region with the upcoming opening of its latest property in Oman. Construction of the 180-key Tivoli Muscat Hotel & Residences will begin later this year, with the property slated to open in 2026.
Egypt on the rise
Egypt’s hospitality market has seen robust growth across the sector driven by the rapid tourism recovery post-pandemic, primarily bolstered by government and private sector economic initiatives, including, but not limited to, the establishment of new reforms and the development of new hospitality products/demand generators. These initiatives, along with strong domestic demand, supported a healthy market recovery. HVS forecasts that the opening of The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) later this year will further induce demand to benefit the hospitality industry across the country. We learn more with Ahmad Yousry Elbeheiry MRICS, associate director of HVS Middle East & Africa.