UNWTO: GCC outbound tourism expenditure surpassed USD 60 billion in 2017

UNWTO: GCC outbound tourism expenditure surpassed USD 60 billion in 2017

The report examines the fast-growing outbound market of the GCC countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates .

Read more
Cairo’s hospitality scene is on a growing improvement curve

Cairo’s hospitality scene is on a growing improvement curve

Reform plans and governmental efforts to boost tourism have all led to increased flight arrivals and subsequent tourism inflow to the country.

Read more
1.5 million tourists in Lebanon in the first nine months of the year

1.5 million tourists in Lebanon in the first nine months of the year

Summer 2018 was slightly better than summer 2017, with a five percent increase in arrivals during July-August-September phase.

Read more
The Restaurant Market In KSA

The Restaurant Market In KSA

Testament to the exciting changes that are happening in the Saudi F&B market, the GRIF Society will hold its inaugural event in Riyadh, KSA on 28-29 November, GRIF-KSA organized in conjunction with Semark as part of an exclusive series of global events for the restaurant investment industry

Read more
Investment Essentials

Investment Essentials

In our latest interview, we talk to James Wrenn, Senior Manager, Colliers International, on the various forms of hotel investment available across the region, both traditional and alternative

Read more
10 Global Foodservice Trends

10 Global Foodservice Trends

Michael Jones and Tina Nielsen of FCSI’s Foodservice Consultant magazine highlight 10 key, long-term trends shaping global foodservice

Read more
In Tough Times, Training Is The Key To Success

In Tough Times, Training Is The Key To Success

There’s a lion on the street! Or so they say. Business is down, the market is tough and everyone is struggling. Do you take precautions and wait for the crisis to pass or run outside with a smartphone camera, take a picture or a video of the lion and make sure your brand appears in the shot? Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions shows us how to detect an opportunity and dare to be different

Read more
Preferred Hotels & Resorts to expand its presence in the MENA region

Preferred Hotels & Resorts to expand its presence in the MENA region

Morocco, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are burgeoning markets that the chain looks forward to grow within.

Read more