Why discipline is key to leveraging global opportunities
In an industry defined by both emotion and economics, hospitality businesses face a balancing act when planning for the future. Hala Matar Choufany, president of HVS Middle East and Africa, explains how ambition and operational realism can combine to deliver long-term success.
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In recent years, a growing number of hospitality brands have opted to expand their portfolios without owning the properties that carry their name. Managing that transition, from maintaining standards to navigating the risks, has become a defining industry challenge. Bastien Blanc, co-founder and board member at TroKadero Hospitality Global, takes us through the discipline required to make this model work and the rewards it can deliver.
Director of F&B Fadi Mitri unveils Le Gray’s new chapter in dining and lifestyle hospitality
With the launch of PADAM and QASTI, and the debut of BÒHÉ, Le Gray is entering a new era of culinary excellence. Fadi Mitri, director of F&B at Le Gray Hotel Beirut, shares how the hotel has reimagined its dining experiences to create distinctive destinations that celebrate Beirut’s energy.
Navigating the next wave of urban hospitality in Lebanon with Hicham A. Ragheb
With more than two decades of expertise in hospitality, retail and real estate consultancy, Hicham A. Ragheb, founder and MD of Amlak Properties & Consulting, explores the evolution of urban hospitality.
How online payments can drive hospitality insights
The electronic payments industry is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation as frictionless transactions and digital tipping reshape customer experiences. Lovetto Nazareth, managing director at Prism Digital, explores how hospitality operators can strategically benefit from this evolution.
Homegrown concepts in the GCC with Naveed Dowlatshahi, COO of Gastronomica
As the GCC dining sector evolves rapidly, Naveed Dowlatshahi, COO of Gastronomica, discusses how local restaurant groups such as his are shaping dining culture through regional tastes, flexible formats and locally driven hospitality approaches.
Saudi Arabia tourism’s USD 1.3 trillion development pipeline
According to Knight Frank’s Saudi Report 2025, Saudi Arabia is accelerating its economic transformation under Vision 2030, supported by a USD 1.3 trillion real estate and infrastructure pipeline.
How tech can unlock sustainable hospitality
Technology is transforming how hotels and restaurants can build on good intentions and improve outdated systems to tackle food waste. Daniel F. Solomon, founder of HeroGo, talks us through the data-driven tools that are making waste measurable and much more manageable.
5 ways to crack the Gen Z code
There’s a new cohort of customers in town who are bringing both fresh expectations and growing spending power to the hospitality industry. Are you ready for them? Ashleigh Donald, co-founder of Halo Business Consulting, shares five tips to attract and engage the all-important group of Gen Z guests.
Intelligent integration 3 technologies transforming hospitality sales
In today’s competitive market, success depends on anticipating guest needs and delivering truly personalized experiences. Forward-thinking hoteliers are rapidly discovering that seamless digital ecosystems are the key to turning inquiries into bookings and interactions into loyalty. Lovetto Nazareth, managing director at Prism Digital, has more on the technologies that are reshaping guest engagement and driving growth.
