New F&B Manager joins Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City
In his new role McKenzie will be responsible for a team of 90 including and will oversee the hotels F&B outlets, M&E operations and outdoor catering.
The impact of the Coronavirus on the hospitality sector
Where are we now in the midst of this pandemic? What does the future have in store for the global economy? These are just two of many questions we’re all asking as COVID-19 slowly dismantles the international hospitality sector. As we wrestle with the challenges, our trusted consultants guide us...
Lebanese restaurants seeking incentives and exemptions to face COVID-19
According to Ramy, at this stage, it is absolutely imperative for the government to provide alternatives as liquidity shortage is known for a fact.
Survival of the winning concepts
HN talks to Escobar’s Marc Chehade about how he’s accommodating the current challenges and looking at possible strategies for future expansion.
Tech and sustainability lead 2020’s F&B trends
The Arabian Peninsula’s wealth is helping it become a global destination for high-end brands, and Africa, which has numerous development challenges.
AWJ Investments to expand homegrown UAE F&B concept to Europe and the USA
AWJ Investments will expand Operation Falafel restaurants in three global capitals: New York, London and Paris. The first expected in Q2 of 2020 in NYC.
Sharjah has new family entertainment destination designed by Zaha Hadid
Madar brings a cluster of family-friendly attractions all spread around a beautifully landscaped 600,000 square foot park.
What F&B breakthroughs did Gulfood Innovation Awards 2020 highlight?
Winning the award for the ‘Most Innovative Hot Beverage’ was IFFCO, the UAE-based integrated multi food products group, for its Karak Chai Camel Milk.
Pop-up franchises more than a passing trend?
In the era of social media, zapping and ever-changing new trends, restaurant operators have a challenging time staying in vogue. Changing your décor, menu and vibe every other month to keep customers on their toes is a big ask for many venues and perhaps difficult to achieve for some. The growing trend of pop-up concepts, however, could be a way around the problem. Setting up a temporary restaurant may initially seem quite ambitious, given that it requires an upfront investment similar to what’s required for a permanent project, before closing down soon after. But don’t judge this book by its cover, as Nagi Morkos, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explains
