A closer look at Club Med with David Vely
David Vely, vice president development – Middle East, Africa and India, provides a unique look behind the scenes at Club Med.
Coffee talks with Garfield Kerr, CEO of Mokha 1450
Mokha 1450 curates bespoke luxury specialty coffee experiences for novices and connoisseurs. In this exclusive interview, Garfield Kerr , the firm’s CEO, elaborates on his journey from corporate lawyer to financial expert now working with coffee and his concept, Mokha 1450.
A successful second edition of Hospitality Innovation Summit
Under the theme “Innovation, Integration and Implementation,” the second Hospitality Innovation Summit was hailed as a success.
Luxury travel in the spotlight at 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market
The region’s rapidly evolving luxury travel segment will be a key sub-theme at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which takes place from May 6 – 9 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Behind the scenes at 25hours with co-founder Christoph Hoffmann
Christoph Hoffmann, co-founder of 25hours Hotels, gives us the lowdown on his unique brand and how it caters to travelers of all ages.
How to harness the digital and delivery dining trends
Abdul Kader Saadi, founder and managing director of Eighty6, unpacks these two key industry disruptors and explains how restaurateurs can turn tech-led challenges into opportunities.
A new era of customer relationship management
AI-driven CRM tools and chatbots are taking customer engagement to the next level. With today’s guests demanding seamless and personalized experiences, hotels that invest in these industry disruptors will gain a competitive edge, as Lovetto Nazareth, managing director of Prism Digital, explains.
Honoring the high-flyers
Eleven trailblazing entrepreneurs were selected as finalists at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Startup Den 2023 recently, after edging the competition and impressing an esteemed judging panel with their forward-thinking, innovative business concepts. In a series of exclusive interviews compiled by HN and conducted by FHS, each finalist takes us on their start-up journey, from idea to implementation, and hurdles to highpoints.
Saudi gastronomy in perspective
Chef Rakan Aloraifi, expert in Saudi cuisine and advanced French pastry, boasts a distinguished career marked by culinary excellence and achievements. Here, the decorated chef and founder of KIT Catering reflects on Saudi cuisine and how he blends tradition with innovation and excellence.
5 nightlife influencers on achieving after-dark success
Staying ahead in a fiercely competitive, ever-changing environment and retaining customer loyalty are just some of the hurdles that operators in the nightlife segment face. HN caught up with some of the region’s leading industry influencers to discover more about how they navigate the notoriously challenging nightlife nightlife scene.
