Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai highlights the pastry and coffee scene at The Talks
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Why desserts matter for high-end restaurants in Dubai
Standing out in Dubai’s competitive F&B scene is no easy feat. In the fine-dining space, the challenge is even greater. Hospitality News Middle East spoke with five industry professionals at The Talks, part of Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai, to discover how desserts can enhance the overall guest experience and the other benefits of having a standout pastry and dessert menu. Here are six key insights gleaned from the discussions.
Exploring the rise of pastry and confectionery brands in Dubai
Pastry chefs everywhere are using social media, particularly Instagram, to elevate their brands, connect with customers and showcase their creativity to a global audience. In Dubai, the platform has become an essential tool for building a strong presence in a fiercely competitive industry. Hospitality News Middle East spoke with four experts at The Talks, part of Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai, to learn more about the pros and cons of social media and why collaboration is important.
The sweeter side of social media: how to leverage platforms and collaborate
Pastry chefs everywhere are using social media, particularly Instagram, to elevate their brands, connect with customers and showcase their creativity to a global audience. In Dubai, the platform has become an essential tool for building a strong presence in a fiercely competitive industry. Hospitality News Middle East spoke with four experts at The Talks, part of Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai, to learn more about the pros and cons of social media and why collaboration is important.
Designing standout spaces for today’s guests
Creating memorable moments for customers has rightly become a top priority for hospitality providers and interior architecture is playing a key role in helping them to achieve these goals. Dina Murali, design director at DZ Design, shares her ideas on how to successfully evoke that all-important sense of place and create environments that will leave lasting impressions on visitors.
Coffee Talks: What’s brewing in the UAE’s coffee scene?
Lebanon’s tourism landscape is an intriguing mix of triumphs, challenges and resilience. From the reflections of industry leaders to strategies for revival, we explore the dynamic forces shaping Lebanon’s tourism outlook in the face of adversity.
Celebrating Negroni week with the latest trends
Negroni Week, taking place from September 16-22, highlights innovative trends, as skilled Dubai bartenders craft creative twists on the classic cocktail, featuring unique flavors and techniques.
A region ripe for industry investment: experts share their insights
The Middle East’s vibrant hospitality landscape and its opportunities for both investors and project developers will undoubtedly be high on the agenda at Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World, a key, three-day industry event for the region which opens in Dubai on September 30, 2024. Jonathan Worsley, chairman of The Bench, FHS World’s organizers, caught up with three industry leaders ahead of the summit to get their take on the openings for investors, the challenges and everything in between.
Hospitality labor in the limelight with Bertrand Audrin of EHL
As an EHL assistant professor in HR management and organizational behavior, Bertrand Audrin outlines the challenges faced by hospitality workers, focusing on new working methods and AI’s role in employee selection.
How to create a culinary landmark
Duncan Fraser-Smith, founder of The Cutting Edge Hospitality Agency and author of “Create to Plate,” discusses restaurant trends in Saudi Arabia and the broader global trends impacting the industry.