Restaurant trends in Saudi and the world at large
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.
How to raise your google rankings with AI
Lovetto Nazareth, managing director of Prism Digital, explains how AI can be used to improve those all-important Google rankings for hospitality businesses and, in turn, convert more browsers into bookers.
Marketing in an AI-driven era
Combining advanced technology with the hospitality industry’s key principle of guest-centric service, AI is already taking the customer experience to new heights. Ashleigh Donald,
co-founder of Halo Business Consulting, explains how businesses can harness this all-important innovation.
Targeting zero food waste in the hospitality industry
Paul Newnham, executive director at SDG2 Advocacy Hub, explains why creating a sustainable food system is a win-win all round.
Sustainability in food production
Valeria Krynetskaya, head of plant-based venture THRYVE™, offers her insights on sustainable food production.
From starting out to staying the course
While any launch is resource heavy, hospitality start-ups also need to stay focused on the future, creating the firm foundations and growth strategies that will help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of a competitive market and capitalize on opportunities. Jad Shamseddin, COO of Aleph Hospitality, has words of advice spanning launch, post-launch and longer-term plans.
Hotel marketing strategies to create a perception of quality
Strategist Riky Bains at Brash shares essential marketing strategies for hotels to build quality perception at every level.
An appetite for change
A collective effort is under way in the UAE to promote healthier and more sustainable food practices. Soniya Ashar, founder and CEO of NutriCal, tracks the transformation taking place across the country’s food ecosystem and considers what else needs to be done.
Honoring the high-flyers
Eleven trailblazing entrepreneurs were selected as finalists at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Startup Den 2023 recently, after edging the competition and impressing an esteemed judging panel with their forward-thinking, innovative business concepts. In a series of exclusive interviews compiled by HN and conducted by FHS, each finalist takes us on their start-up journey, from idea to implementation, and hurdles to highpoints.
Going global: 7 ways to boost exports
At a time when the region’s FMCG firms face a challenging economic environment, it makes sense to increase the focus on international sales. Sam A. Jaoude, consultant and CEO of Madenlebanon LLC, shares a checklist of essential steps to getting export ready.