Dubai’s world-class culinary scene 

Dubai’s world-class culinary scene 

With prestigious awards and accolades validating its status as a global gastronomic hub, Dubai’s culinary scene is a force to be reckoned with. The city’s continuous introduction of innovative dining concepts promises a future filled with further recognition and honors.

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JLL reports KSA’s strong performance in the hospitality sector

JLL reports KSA’s strong performance in the hospitality sector

In the ever-evolving landscape of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism sectors, recent data from JLL paints a vivid picture of growth and innovation as the government’s investment in tourism development drives the kingdom’s strong performance in the hospitality sector.

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Lebanon: a country of contrasts

Lebanon: a country of contrasts

Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, discusses the disconnect between Lebanon’s economic struggles and its booming tourism sector.

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Agritourism tourism on the rise across the MEA region

Agritourism tourism on the rise across the MEA region

With its data-driven approach, Growdash is poised to assist regional restaurants to execute paid and organic growth campaigns confidently and seamlessly across online food delivery channels.

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Evaluating the hospitality landscape with Gilda Perez-Alvarado

Evaluating the hospitality landscape with Gilda Perez-Alvarado

Gilda Perez-Alvarado, the Global CEO at JLL Hotels and Hospitality, leads a specialized team of cross-border investment sales professionals based across the Middle East, Asia-Pacific region, the Americas and Europe. Here, she shares her insights into the hospitality landscape.

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Dubai records a surge in incoming travelers

Dubai records a surge in incoming travelers

Dubai International (DXB), the world’s busiest international hub, welcomed 41.6 million visitors in H1, just over 100 percent compared to the traffic recorded during the first six months of 2019.

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Dubai: scaling new heights

Dubai: scaling new heights

Cited in the Travellers’ Choice Awards 2023 by Tripadvisor as one of the most popular destinations, Dubai continues to shine and is already well on track for another bright year. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, puts a spotlight on the emirate’s latest plans to boost foreign trade, investment and visitor numbers.

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Firms foundations and strong fundamentals

Firms foundations and strong fundamentals

Robust project pipelines, strong sentiment and long-term growth strategies look set to continue driving a sound recovery across the region, although financing and construction headwinds remain disruptive forces in the market. Amr El Nady, head of hotels and hospitality MEA and executive vice president, Global Hotel Desk – JLL, charts the hospitality investment landscape, while also highlighting new market opportunities.

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Saudi Public Investment Fund launches Asfar to boost the hospitality and tourism sector

Saudi Public Investment Fund launches Asfar to boost the hospitality and tourism sector

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced the establishment of the Saudi Tourism Investment Company Asfar to support the growth of the country’s tourism sector.

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Navigating the Middle East’s skies with Kashif Khalid

Navigating the Middle East’s skies with Kashif Khalid

We caught up with Kashif Khalid, IATA’s regional director for the Middle East and Africa, to discuss everything related to travel.

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