Homegrown Akiba Dori expands beyond the GCC
Dubai homegrown Japanese concept Akiba Dori has kicked off its fifth anniversary with a franchise development agreement for 30 locations in India. Following the restaurant’s successful expansion streak, with five branches launched in the GCC within the last five years, Akiba Dori’s modern Japanese street food and Tokyo-style pizza have been enjoyed over the last five years in the UAE and, most recently, Saudi Arabia.
7 Management sets its sight on the GCC after massive UAE expansion
Renowned F&B titan 7 Management has dominated the hospitality scene in Riyadh, Beirut, Dubai and Doha, with an array of standout Middle Eastern brands, such as Café Beirut, February 30, Lucia’s, Antika and Sayf.
Alternative lodging: from refined to rustic
Encouraging a new wave of small hotels and local entrepreneurial ventures while valuing heritage and the environment is something Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, feels strongly about. Here, he describes what the Middle East’s hospitality sector should be focusing on if it is to compete with other markets.
Hotel development in GCC tourism destinations outperforms global average
New hotel developments in prime tourism destinations in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and the UAE, remain substantial despite the pandemic.
The GCC’s food market in the next five years
Trends to keep an eye on include demand for organic and packaged food as well as tech advancements in food production.
GCC residents to travel internationally post COVID-19
The survey was conducted among residents and citizens of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in order to understand their sentiment towards travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New properties by LEVA Hotels & Resorts are planned for the GCC
LEVA Hotels & Resorts is positioned in the upscale and midscale segments with four complementary brands.
GCC tourism spend in Egypt will increase 11 percent this year
Arrivals from Europe are expected to be the largest contributor on a regional basis. Those from the GCC will represent one of the highest growth rates.
More demand on camel dairy in the GCC, Saudi Arabia leads the market
The GCC camel dairy market has been segmented into flavoured milk, milk powder, pasteurized milk, ice cream, cheese, Laban, ghee, drinking yogurt, etc.
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.