In-flight catering services to reach USD 21B by 2027
Providers of in-flight catering services are adopting key strategies, such as partnerships and acquisitions to expand their reach.
Tableware and glassware: fit for Instagram
With the rise of social media, hotels are paying greater attention to their table settings to provide guests with the finest Instagram moments. HN spoke to five hospitality experts to find out how they select their tableware and glassware.
UK’s ‘Red List’ could cause Egypt USD 2M of daily losses
WTTC said this is due to fears over the additional costs incurred on expensive hotel quarantine for 10 days on arrival back in the UK.
The truth behind artificial intelligence
With new technology reshaping the workplace and changing the way we do business, two experts discuss the effect artificial intelligence is having on the hospitality industry.
Handling no-shows at restaurants
No-shows can have an enormous effect on business, especially those within the F&B sector. Almir Ambeskovic, CEO of TheFork, looks at ways restaurants can minimize the number of clients that simply don’t show up.
America’s great restaurant rebound
Like elsewhere, the United States’ restaurant sector has had a tough time responding to the seemingly endless challenges posed by Covid-19. However, interesting trends are emerging, as Rod Clough, President of HVS Americas, explains.
IATA: 2020 was the worst year for the travel industry
According to the IATA, the Middle East suffered the largest loss in passenger traffic, with a drop of 71.5 percent in RPKs versus 2019.
Solution: How to recruit in the digital age in an agile way
The recruitment industry has been re-established without any doubt, with AR, VR and a plethora of AI-based technologies being used.
Could the global economy lose USD 4 trillion?
UNCTAD and UNWTO’s report said that international tourism and its linked sectors have suffered an estimated loss of USD 2.4 trillion in 2020.
Luxury on the horizon in KSA
Amid the current global pandemic and travel restrictions, Saudi Arabia remains committed to its Vision 2030 and projects are underway to transform its hospitality offering. Hala Matar Choufany, president, Middle East, Africa and South Asia of HVS, shines a bright light on the kingdom’s luxury resorts and what we can expect to see.