Saudi Vision 2030 and the role of hotel operators

Saudi Vision 2030 and the role of hotel operators

“How hotel operators are contributing to Vision 2030” brought hotel operators together to address the goals of Vision 2030, as well as their development pipelines and investment opportunities in the sector. The engaging and informative talk was held during Saudi HORECA Riyadh in November 2022.

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How women are shaping KSA’s hospitality landscape

How women are shaping KSA’s hospitality landscape

“How hotel operators are contributing to Vision 2030” brought hotel operators together to address the goals of Vision 2030, as well as their development pipelines and investment opportunities in the sector. The engaging and informative talk was held during Saudi HORECA Riyadh in November 2022.

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Lifting the lid on food and beverage trends

Lifting the lid on food and beverage trends

While restaurants were still reeling from the pandemic in 2021, this year has witnessed fresh flavors and renewed energy on the food scene. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explores several key trends that are shaping the future of food and beverage.

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10 coffee trends to watch in 2022

10 coffee trends to watch in 2022

Over 2.5 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide daily, with volumes second only to water consumption. Christian Salloum, founder and managing director of BrandPortunity Hospitality Consultancy, outlines the trends disrupting the coffee industry and what consumers are looking for.

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On the up: mapping out east Africa’s potential

On the up: mapping out east Africa’s potential

It’s true that East Africa’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors have experienced numerous ups and downs in recent years. However, there are positive signs of growth, as Thuku Kimani, manager of hotels MENA at Colliers International, points out.

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How to make your coffee shop stand out

How to make your coffee shop stand out

Forming an important part of the F&B industry, the coffee segment needs no introduction. And with new concepts and products arriving in the market thick and fast, customers are increasingly looking for quality and traceability. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, identifies the differentiating factors of a successful coffee shop.

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SIAL Paris brought together more than 7,000 exhibitors from 127 countries

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.

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Project Planning 101

Project Planning 101

Project planning is no easy feat, especially in business. Industry professional Chirine Salha outlines the fundamentals of getting a project off the ground and the key to ensuring it runs smoothly.

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A new dawn for the MENA region’s hospitality industry

A new dawn for the MENA region’s hospitality industry

Hospitality News Middle East’s editorial team forecasts a bright future for the hospitality industry, which is gathering pace post-pandemic.

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The reality of real estate hotel investment

The reality of real estate hotel investment

If considered carefully, investing in hotel real estate can be a profitable endeavor. Christian Salloum, managing director of BrandPortunity Hospitality Consultancy, takes a closer look at the different types of investment and how to get the ball rolling.

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