Catering for 2022 with seven leading caterers
The catering sector has witnessed huge changes over the last few years, with consumers demanding healthier and more sustainable options. We discussed the latest trends and more with seven of the leading catering companies in the Middle East.
Interior psychology: restaurant design in 2022
Creating a standout restaurant concept is not just a question of taste. Chadi Chidiac, managing partner of Protocol Hospitality Management and Consultancy, discusses the design fundamentals to consider before taking the plunge.
Discussing culinary trends with Thomas Kyritsis, Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu is the leading global network of culinary arts and hospitality management institutes. Offering a range of widely recognized training programs in the fields of gastronomy, wine, hospitality and tourism, this 125-year-old institution is leading the way in industry-related education. Here, Dr. Thomas Kyritsis, the school’s program director of culinary industry management (BBA) and culinary innovation management (MSc), discusses culinary trends.
The Paris connection: Lebanese concepts in the French capital
The economic crisis in Lebanon has forced many Lebanese restaurateurs to chase new opportunities for their brands abroad, away from soaring inflation rates and political instability. Nagi Morkos, founding and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, tells us more about the Lebanese concepts that have made their way to the French capital.
IATA: accelerating easing of travel restrictions is a must
IATA called for the removal of all travel barriers, including quarantine and testing, for those fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved vaccine.
Wine experts talking about the latest trends
As the wine industry continuously evolves, we asked three experts to tell us about the latest trends, what consumers are looking, how international wine competitions are judged and how restaurateurs should select bottles.
Over 7M visitors in Dubai in 2021
The opening of Expo 2020 Dubai in October 2021 marked the start of an incredible era for the city’s tourism industry.
Increasing efficiency by going paperless
Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions explores the importance of a paperless work environment.
Hygiene matters in the UAE
Richard Stolz, associate director of strategy and transformation at KPMG Lower Gulf Limited, examines effective hygiene management in UAE hotels.
Five minutes with Laurent Damiens
Laurent Damiens, COO of CNIEL, discusses how the organization is serving the French dairy industry and what’s happening in the market.