The Paris connection: Lebanese concepts in the French capital

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.

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IATA: accelerating easing of travel restrictions is a must

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.

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Wine experts talking about the latest trends

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.

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Over 7M visitors in Dubai in 2021

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.

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Increasing efficiency by going paperless

Increasing efficiency by going paperless

Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions explores the importance of a paperless work environment.

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Hygiene matters in the UAE

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.

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Keeping it clean

Keeping it clean

With leisure travel making a comeback, Jad Shamseddin, COO of Aleph Hospitality, explores ways in which hotels and resorts are regaining trust, particularly when it comes to hygiene.

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UNWTO: global tourism grew 4 percent in 2021

UNWTO: global tourism grew 4 percent in 2021

While international tourism bounces back, domestic tourism continues to drive recovery of the sector in an increasing number of destinations.

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F&B investment outlook & key trends

F&B investment outlook & key trends

The food and beverage sector has benefited from increased levels of investment over the past decade. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, looks ahead and shares details of the investor trends shaping the F&B industry.

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The role of wi-fi in direct marketing

The role of wi-fi in direct marketing

Hospitality establishments are constantly looking for ways to market their products and services to guests. Duncan Fraser-Smith, founder of The Cutting Edge Agency, takes a closer look at the role of WiFi in direct marketing.

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