Egypt: from tough times to ambitious tourism targets

Egypt: from tough times to ambitious tourism targets

Having staved off an economic crisis in early 2024, Egypt is now looking to a raft of new mega-projects and tourism expansion to take the country forward. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, maps out both the economic turbulence and the initiatives aimed at helping Egypt reach its goal of attracting 30 million visitors annually by 2028.

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Key highlights from CBRE Saudi Arabia’s report

Key highlights from CBRE Saudi Arabia’s report

CBRE , highlights key takeaways from the Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review Q2 2024.

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JLL reports KSA’s booming hospitality sector

JLL reports KSA’s booming 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 future of the kingdom’s hospitality sector.

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Saudi Arabia’s growth under vision 2030

Saudi Arabia’s growth under vision 2030

Kostas Nikolaidis, senior account manager for STR, maps out the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s remarkable transformation, fueled by Vision 2030.

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Kuwait Hotel Owners Association’s hospitality report provides an outlook for 2025-2027

Kuwait Hotel Owners Association’s hospitality report provides an outlook for 2025-2027

The Hodema Consulting Services’ Market Insight Beirut F&B Report 2024 offers a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the F&B industry in Beirut, Lebanon.

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How to go the extra green mile in hotel development

How to go the extra green mile in hotel development

Today’s travelers are seeking sustainable experiences that align with their values, offering industry investors and developers the opportunity to implement eco-solutions that are truly innovative. Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, offers a definition of sustainable tourism which goes well beyond the dictionary versions and is one that the hospitality industry can’t afford to ignore.

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Saudi Arabia’s transformation: a new chapter unfolds

Saudi Arabia’s transformation: a new chapter unfolds

Saudi Arabia continues to roll out its impressive mega projects against a backdrop of record tourism demand, despite also having to accommodate a challenging external economic environment. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, analyzes the strategies that the Kingdom is adopting for the next phase of its socioeconomic development, which include seeking out alternative funding options and new partners.

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12 steps to building a world-class coffee brand

12 steps to building a world-class coffee brand

While the coffee industry is undoubtedly booming, competition remains fierce, with customers spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing their brew. Against this backdrop, Christian Salloum, managing director of BrandPortunity F&B Consulting, shares an essential step-by-step checklist for business leaders looking to create a top-notch coffee brand.

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The “back to basics trend”: what hotel operators need to know

The “back to basics trend”: what hotel operators need to know

Natale V. Barranco, AIA, LEED AP and principal at Urbahn Architects NY, discusses the “back to basics” trend and the focus on personalizing guest experiences. 

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Today’s balancing act: automation vs. personalization

Today’s balancing act: automation vs. personalization

Hospitality industry players are increasingly integrating AI technologies into more of their processes, using cutting edge solutions to enhance the guest experience and maximize efficiency. But is there a point at which we risk entering the realm of innovation overreach? And how far is too far? Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, balances the scales.

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