Beyond logos: the global influence of F&B franchisors

Beyond logos: the global influence of F&B franchisors

Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, lifts the lid on what sets the powerhouses apart from the crowd in the world of franchising, enabling them to write chapter after chapter in their ever-evolving success stories.

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Dior Spa to open at Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai in April 2024

Dior Spa to open at Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai in April 2024

The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai opened on February 1, marking the brand’s first property in the region. Additionally, in April 2024, it will welcome the first Dior Spa in the UAE.

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Navigating Kuwait’s hospitality landscape

Navigating Kuwait’s hospitality landscape

With arts and culture in the spotlight, improved infrastructure and a new airport terminal under construction, Kuwait is working hard to attract more tourists. We reveal the challenges that lie ahead and what the country’s hospitality landscape may look like in 2024.

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Resilient Lebanon: tourism’s triumphant phoenix

Resilient Lebanon: tourism’s triumphant phoenix

Lebanon is a phoenix, according to Amine Moukarzel, president and partner of Louvre Hotels Group and Golden Tulip Hotels MENA. Here, the veteran hotelier shares his thoughts on the country’s rise.

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Iraq country report

Iraq country report

In the face of tumultuous economic ordeals, Iraq exhibits encouraging strides in tourism and F&B sectors. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner of Hodema Consulting Services, sheds light on the country’s challenges and growth potential.

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Saudi Arabia’s robust hospitality landscape

Saudi Arabia’s robust hospitality landscape

Taimur Khan, head of research at CBRE, notes that the robust performance in KSA has positioned hospitality indicators comfortably above their 2019 levels. Here, he tells us more.

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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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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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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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