How to create a culinary landmark

How to create a culinary landmark

Duncan Fraser-Smith, founder of The Cutting Edge Hospitality Agency and author of “Create to Plate,” discusses restaurant trends in Saudi Arabia and the broader global trends impacting the industry.

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Five minutes with Antoinette Drumm, managing director of Diageo MENA

Five minutes with Antoinette Drumm, managing director of Diageo MENA

As one of the world’s biggest brand builders, particularly in the premium drinks space, Antoinette Drumm, managing director of Diageo MENA, discusses the company’s activities in the Middle East.

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Why third-party operator contracts are gaining traction

Why third-party operator contracts are gaining traction

In an industry marked for decades by tradition, new hotel operation contract models are producing shifts in the landscape. Jad Shamseddin, COO of Aleph Hospitality,, explains why these more recent additions are becoming increasingly popular.

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