World smart hospitality market to reach over $12B by 2025

World smart hospitality market to reach over $12B by 2025

The market is driven by the rising internet penetration and inclination towards IoT which are encouraging the hospitality segment to offer smart solutions.

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Industry heroes: Walid Baroudi found the right ‘Key’ to the hotel door

Industry heroes: Walid Baroudi found the right ‘Key’ to the hotel door

We expect it will be a long fight against the invisible enemy. We will have to cope with it, by taking heavy and severe precautions.

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PepsiCo supports the MENA region with USD 5M relief funds in response to the COVID-19 crisis

PepsiCo supports the MENA region with USD 5M relief funds in response to the COVID-19 crisis

Globally, PepsiCo has committed more than USD 45 million to combat the impact of COVID-19, by providing vital local humanitarian support.

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How COVID-19 is changing the FMCG landscape in the Middle East

How COVID-19 is changing the FMCG landscape in the Middle East

The COVID-19 pandemic in the GCC is occurring against an already bleak economic backdrop, where consumer confidence has been waning for the past few years.

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How is COVID-19 impacting the ME’s restaurant industry?

How is COVID-19 impacting the ME’s restaurant industry?

According to the Eat App data, in March 2020, restaurants across the region saw an overall 60 percent decrease in customers in the weeks leading up to all restaurants shutting down.

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Opinion: How COVID-19 is affecting the hospitality sector

Opinion: How COVID-19 is affecting the hospitality sector

According to Sidharth Mehta, partner, head of building, construction & real estate, KPMG Lower Gulf, COVID-19 is already having a significant downturn effect on the global and regional hospitality sector.

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How TIME Hotels is planning to boost positivity in the workplace

How TIME Hotels is planning to boost positivity in the workplace

Boosting staff morale is essential during these challenging times and as a result we’re working to ensure we go that extra mile to create a warm and positive working environment

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COVID-19: Can entrepreneurs help accelerate tourism recovery?

COVID-19: Can entrepreneurs help accelerate tourism recovery?

The ‘Healing Solutions’ challenge calls for entrepreneurs to submit ideas that can help the tourism sector mitigate the impact of the pandemic and kickstart recovery efforts.

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WTTC urges G20 leaders to save the travel and tourism sector

WTTC urges G20 leaders to save the travel and tourism sector

Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The Coronavirus pandemic has put the sector in unprecedented danger of collapse, which is looking increasingly likely unless a global rescue package is agreed to bolster what has become the backbone of the global economy.”

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In the times of Coronavirus, how Boecker’s experience is key

In the times of Coronavirus, how Boecker’s experience is key

HN spoke to Michel Bayoud, president, CEO Boecker World Holding to highlight the company’s important role in such a global crisis.

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