La dolce vita with world gelato master Eugenio Morrone
Having earned his place in the Gelato Festival World Ranking’s Hall of Fame, gelato master Eugenio Morrone knows what it takes to make the best Italian ice cream. Earlier this year, he guided the juniors to victory in the World Pastry Championship at SIGEP, where he proudly managed the Italian teams. We spoke with Morrone at the renowned dolce, gelato and coffee event, which took place at Fiera di Rimini from January 20-25, 2023, to hear about his rise to the top and what’s trending in gelato.
Highlights from the World of Coffee Dubai 2023
The World of Coffee Dubai 2023 exhibition, which was held at Dubai World Trade Centre from January 11-13, 2023, was hailed a huge success.
How major sporting events are spurring growth in the GCC
Over the past decade, the GCC region has transformed from a business destination to an experiential one, evidenced by an increase in international arrivals, private investments and government visions, initiatives and developments. Hala Matar Choufany, president for HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, and managing partner of HVS Dubai, outlines the market developments and what’s on the horizon.
Preparations underway for Gulfood’s 28th edition
Gulfood, the world’s largest F&B and hospitality show, is set to host its 28th edition from February 20-24, 2023.
SIAL Paris brought together more than 7,000 exhibitors from 127 countries
SIAL Paris’s figures were close to those of 2018 — 265,000 professionals, of whom 85 percent came from overseas.
ATTAL reveals its revamped website during an awareness campaign
During an awareness campaign around travel accreditation, the Association of Travel and Tourist Agents in Lebanon (ATTAL) held a press conference in partnership and in the presence of Lebanon’s Minister of Tourism, Eng. Walid Nassar, and the chairman of the board and director general of Middle East Airlines, Mohamad El Hout, where the association unveiled its revamped website. The event was attended by VIPs, the press, associations, tourism syndicates, as well as ATTAL’s board and members.
Whisky Live Beirut is back!
Beirut is getting ready to host the fifth edition of Whisky Live, the world-renowned event for whisky connoisseurs and enthusiasts.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 set to highlight challenges and ground-breaking innovations
Taking place from November 8-10, 2022, at DWTC, Gulfood is set to be 40 percent larger than the previous years, with 25 percent of exhibitors new to the show.
ATM 2023 makes net-zero pledge
Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which is set to take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from May 1-4, 2023, will celebrate its 30th annual event by unveiling its sustainability pledge: “Working Towards Net Zero.”
Morocco: more than meets the eye
With its unique culture, landscapes and culinary riches, Morocco is among the world’s most enchanting countries. Hala Matar Choufany, president for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia at HVS, describes the hospitality scene in the North African jewel and what makes it such an intriguing tourism destination.