Educating the next generation of hospitality professionals – USJ-IGE
The education of hospitality professionals has become a vital area of study in the Middle East, for which Karim Asmar, Head of Hospitality and Culinary Arts at USJ – IGE is thoroughly prepared
Fast-tracking the next generation of hospitality leaders
We turn the tables on top hoteliers and ask them the hard-hitting questions you want answered. Here’s what they said…
The future of our industry
Key players whose efforts are growing the industry of tomorrow share their insight on learning and development
Phoenicia’s entry into culinary education
HN talks to Franck Page, Executive Chef, Intercontinental Phoenicia Beirut, to learn more about the hotel’s culinary training program and the added value Phoenicia Culinary Institute offers
The go-to countries for a job in hospitality
With more than 630+ million members in over 200 countries/territories, LinkedIn has the unparalleled ability to analyze professional movement. Arda Atalay, head of private sector, LinkedIn MENA, reveals the macro-trends within the hospitality industry through the lens of LinkedIn data
A week in the life of a hotel consultant
Christopher Lund, Head of Hotels for Colliers International MENA gave Hospitality News ME a fascinating day-by-day account of his busy schedule. Here’s what he said and did…
PwC’s 2019 talent trends report
This year’s 22nd CEO annual PricewaterhouseCoopers’ global talent trends survey reveals that top executives are increasingly worried about the impact their companies, strategies and activities will have on the environment, local communities and their employees. Against this background, one somewhat intractable challenge is beginning to stand out: the size and...
Managing shareholder exits in family businesses
The release comes at a time when many family businesses in the region are transferring control to the third generation family members, raising the need to set robust governance and succession frameworks.
Gulf hospitality operators attracting younger Muslim travelers
Gulf hospitality operators looking to increase their share of the growing halal tourism market should diversify and digitize their offerings to suit younger generations of Muslim travelers, according to experts speaking at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019. Representatives in attendance came from Wego, DinarStandard, Shaza Hotels, Tripfez, Serendipity Tailormade,...
IHG set to grow room count by 30% in 3-5 years
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced plans to grow by almost 30% (by number of rooms) in the Middle East over the next 3 to 5 years, as the company opens 37 hotels in its current pipeline.
