Designing standout spaces for today’s guests

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.

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3 key takeaways for hoteliers eyeing long-term success

3 key takeaways for hoteliers eyeing long-term success

Putting zero-waste initiatives into practice successfully can be a challenge for businesses, but will pay dividends over time, as Bastien Blanc, hotelier and co-founder of TroKadero Management, explains.

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How to unleash the power of tech in HR

How to unleash the power of tech in HR

Getting the best out of the latest technology requires business leaders to be open to new ideas and recognize that improving customer service should always be the endgame. Mark Dickinson, of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions, shares his dos and don’ts for utilizing tech in HR.

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How to convert clicks into bookings

How to convert clicks into bookings

It’s a fact that virtual visits and viewing video content are steps that almost all of today’s customers will take before making a travel booking. Riky Bains, strategist at Brash, explains why embracing the clickable future, especially YouTube, is crucial in a competitive industry.

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The AI takeover in hotel advertising

The AI takeover in hotel advertising

AI is poised to revolutionize how hotels market themselves, enabling operators to reach their ideal guests by creating personalized, targeted campaigns. Lovetto Nazareth, managing director of Prism Digital, explains why industry players need to put this transformative technology front and center of their hotel advertising strategies.

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Tips for hotels to be listed and booked 

Tips for hotels to be listed and booked 

In today’s fast-paced tech environment, the hospitality industry needs to stay ahead of the curve to ensure hotels are visible and bookable. By analyzing current business practices, such as those used by hotel software giant Amadeus, Zoé Gotti, founder of Complementation.ae, explains how technology has revolutionized the industry’s marketing strategies and provides insights on what it takes for hotels to thrive in the digital age.

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New technologies: today’s essential tools for hoteliers

New technologies: today’s essential tools for hoteliers

Emerging technologies are revolutionizing the lodging industry, delivering significant benefits to both operators and guests. Michael Donald, co-founder of Halo Business Consulting, explains why embracing innovation and implementing smart ideas are musts for hotels looking to secure a successful future.

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Going global: 7 ways to boost exports

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.

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Restaurant trends in Saudi and the world at large

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.

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How to raise your google rankings with AI

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.

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