Obtaining a restaurant license in Dubai

Obtaining a restaurant license in Dubai

A number of important steps need to be taken before you can think about opening a restaurant in Dubai, as Chadi Chidiac, managing partner of Protocol Hospitality Management and Consultancy, explains.

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Corporate travel will attract more investment this year

Corporate travel will attract more investment this year

Corporate travel expenditure is forecast to rise by 32 percent this year, according to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council.

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Dubai hotels getting ready to welcome Expo 2020 visitors

Dubai hotels getting ready to welcome Expo 2020 visitors

Hotels have already begun allocating packages and extended stay offers specifically for visitors to the exhibition, wego said.

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How to communicate your brand values

How to communicate your brand values

In recent years, the consumer mindset has shifted from a buying mentality to one that prioritizes a sense of belonging when it comes to purchasing choices. Manal Syriani shares her top tips on how brands can effectively communicate their core values.

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Why F&B firms need loss prevention strategies

Why F&B firms need loss prevention strategies

With Covid-19 causing disruption to the food and beverage industry worldwide, managing costs and reducing waste have become more critical than ever before. Manal Syriani underlines the importance of loss prevention strategies and the variables to consider.

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How corporate culture will evolve post pandemic

How corporate culture will evolve post pandemic

During such challenging times, the most impractical route to take would be the rigid and static approach.

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The Best Insurances For The F&B Industry

The Best Insurances For The F&B Industry

Insurance for F&B establishments provides vital protection against potential external and internal risks. It also offers reassurance for guests and employees who engage with the brand. Manal Syriani, takes a closer look at what’s on the market.

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HotStats and HAMA MEA in a strategic collaboration partnership

HotStats and HAMA MEA in a strategic collaboration partnership

The relationship will allow HotStats to leverage the expertise of HAMA MEA for various objectives, including content pieces, and yearly performance reviews.

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How to make your business attractive to investors

How to make your business attractive to investors

Starting a new business venture is always a challenge that involves risks. However, higher levels of market uncertainty globally due to limited financial resources and lower discretionary income available to consumers have combined to raise the risk factors. As a result, many capitalists are looking to invest in franchised businesses to limit their financial exposure. Manal Syriani, franchise manager of The Lebanese Bakery, shares key franchising solutions that could make all the difference

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Less is more in the bottled water business

Less is more in the bottled water business

In 2016, bottled water dethroned soft drinks as the leader in beverage sales. As the container market experiences a wave of innovative packaging solutions, changing consumer consumption patterns and ultra premium water brands are soaring in popularity,ushering in a new age for what has become the world’s biggest-selling beverage

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