An Industry Must-have: The MICE Event Planner’s Checklist
Chirine Salha, looks at what’s on the ever-growing ‘must-have’ list of event planners looking to leave their mark in the industry.
The Best Dressed Takeout in town
Branding the box has gone mainstream, providing a great communication channel for showcasing the company’s logo and expressing the purpose of the business or relaying what the brand stands for. Chirine Salha, senior consultant at Ulysses Consulting, lifts the lid on the latest trends.
Sleep and fly
Airport hotels were once a place where very few people would choose to stay. Four decades ago, they remained, for the most part, a collective of basic accommodation, fulfilling a fatigued traveler’s primary needs for sleep and refreshment. Chirine Salha, senior consultant at Ulysses Consulting, tells us how things have changed
All airports are the same… or are they?
Airports! What’s the difference between one and the other? Chirine Salha, senior consultant at Ulysses Consulting, tells us what sets some airports apart from others.
F&B in hotels: Afterthought to forefront?
A couple of decades ago, a hotel restaurant was often little more than a pass-through for guests and an unlikely eatery choice for locals. The general perception was that restaurants located within hotels were conservative, overpriced and underwhelming, available solely as an option for travelers that didn’t want to go out. Chirine Salha, senior consultant at Ulysses Consulting, gives us the rundown on the latest developments in a highly contested part of hotel management
What is wellness shaping up to look like?
While the benefits of spa and wellness activities have long been known to reduce stress and help us recharge our batteries, recently, there has been an increased focus on adopting a more holistic, mindful living approach all round. Today, it seems, we’re looking beyond beauty and fitness, and embracing the broader concept of wellness
as part of a longer-term investment in our physical and mental health needs. Chirine Salha, senior consultant at Ulysses Consulting, tells us more
The new syndicate of RCNP Lebanon
Tony Ramy was re-elected as the President of the Lebanese Syndicate Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Night-clubs and Pastries by unanimous vote. Khaled Nazha continues to serve as Vice President, Maya Bekhazi Noun as General Secretary and Aref Saade as Treasurer.
Redefining luxury hotels
The definition of luxury in the travel and hospitality industry is in the midst of a major transition. Operators are realizing that the time has come to refresh their outlook on what claims to deliver genuine ‘luxury’ truly mean. Chirine Salha, senior consultant at Ulysses Consulting, shows us how
The future of loyalty
In sectors such as hospitality, many travelers are highly motivated by loyalty programs and driven to maximize both the points and miles they can earn to offset against future trips or stays. Chirine Salha, senior consultant at Ulysses Consulting, discusses this age-old model and explores how it can keep up with the times
Saluting the hospitality industry’s women trailblazers
Women are shaking up hospitality like never before, bringing talent, ideas and a can-do attitude to the sector in unprecedented times. Here, thirty professionals who are today disrupting the industry across the region in a big way, share their success stories and offer words of wisdom to those just starting out.