Exclusive interview: John Pagano, CEO of The Red Sea Development Company
December 22, 2020
Eye For Design: Middle Eastern Restaurants in The Region and The World
Covid-19 has played havoc with restaurant design. Interior architect and concept developer Suzy Habre suggests ways of working around the challenges the pandemic presents.
How UNWTO will accelerate tourism in the Middle East with Google
The program is designed to boost innovation, digital transformation and planning in the tourism sector
How OYO plans on expanding its business in the region
At the level of Middle Eastern countries, we are looking forward to entering new countries such as Egypt and Turkey during next year.
HVS’ Hala Matar Choufany: Adapting to change is key
Creating a unique destination that focuses more on an experience rather than the guestroom décor will gain more popularity.
MERA: Together we are stronger
There is no doubt that 2020 is going to be a break-even year – where the battle will be focused on survival rather than make profits.
How is COVID-19 impacting the ME’s restaurant industry?
According to the Eat App data, in March 2020, restaurants across the region saw an overall 60 percent decrease in customers in the weeks leading up to all restaurants shutting down.
Middle East Franchise Market Overview
Restaurants, like any other business, aim to adopt a model that enables them to make a profit and viably expand their interests in untapped markets and benefit from their profit potential. One model that has become increasingly popular as a way of achieving these goals is franchising. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director and owner of Glee Hospitality Solutions, breaks down the regional market
The Middle East leads international tourism arrivals in 2019
Major sporting events, including the Tokyo Olympics, and cultural events such as Expo 2020 Dubai are expected to have a positive impact on the sector.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts ranked first for Middle East hotel brand supply and pipeline
Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA opened 11 properties under a diverse range of brands in 2019, introducing new modern and tech-enabled concepts.
Bridging the gap with Wyndham’s Panos Loupasis
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continues to expand across the Middle East with a pipeline of 23 additional properties and over 4,600 planned between now and 2023. Panos Loupasis, Vice President Development – Middle East & Africa for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, discusses the company’s ambitious growth strategy and execution.
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