Beyond the beach with JM Architects
With the Middle East boasting thousands of miles of coastline, Jeffrey Meawad, founder of JM Architects, identifies some of the main factors to consider in beachfront restaurant design.
Obtaining a restaurant license in Dubai
A number of important steps need to be taken before you can think about opening a restaurant in Dubai, as Chadi Chidiac, managing partner of Protocol Hospitality Management and Consultancy, explains.
How can the tourism industry reduce its carbon emissions?
Dr. Harold Goodwin, professor emeritus at Manchester Metropolitan University and World Travel Market’s responsible tourism advisor, shares his views on why global warming is a real concern and what the hospitality industry must do to dent the curve.
Why inspiration matters
In a world obsessed with social media and virtual reality, Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions examines how managers can create a corporate culture that inspires each and every employee.
Innovation and operational excellence
It takes much more than a healthy balance sheet for a business to thrive. Michael Donald, co-founder of Halo Business Consulting, discusses how to optimize resources and efficiencies, encourage and implement organizational change, and create a culture that accelerates innovation.
The region’s hotels catch the metaverse wave
RendezVerse is undergoing development projects to perfect the corporate metaverse with some of the world’s most renowned hotels.
Food delivery in focus
The F&B sector has witnessed a significant rise in the number of online food ordering and food delivery companies in recent years, with the pandemic accelerating growth in this sector. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, tells us why online food delivery is here to stay and how technology is playing a role.
Seeking travel inspiration: the role of social media
Adapting to the rise of “phygital,” which bridges the gap between the physical and digital worlds, has raised unforeseen challenges for the tourism industry. Dr. Maria Frangieh, CEO of Socialprise, lifts the lid on the importance of inspiring your clients.
In-room and bathroom amenities of 2022
Hospitality News ME explores 2022’s in-room and bathroom amenities and highlights what accommodation providers should keep in mind.
KSA and UAE talent in tourism and hospitality
With the continuous rollout of tourism infrastructure in the UAE and KSA, the task of finding hospitality stars remains a challenge for employers. Richard Stolz, principal at Roland Berger Middle East’s transportation, tourism and logistics practice in Dubai, talks talent in the region.