The secrets to creating next-gen dining experiences
Adding an entertainment dimension to a restaurant visit will make the entire experience one to remember, while also helping diners to bond with your brand, as Daniel Hettwer, founder and CEO of Hidden Worlds Entertainment Inc, explains.
The key to building a successful, multi-brand franchise portfolio
Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, shares his thoughts on what’s needed to create a winning formula for franchise concept expansion.
Re-evaluating the luxury travel checklist
In an era when climate change concerns are constantly making headlines, hotel guests are today looking for travel experiences that offer both luxury and sustainability. Casey T. Carillo, interior designer at LW, explains how resort rewilding is providing a new, greener alternative for this important segment, while redefining the very essence of luxury travel in the process.
Sustainability in food production
Valeria Krynetskaya, head of plant-based venture THRYVE™, offers her insights on sustainable food production.
Creating captivating lobby spaces
Gone are the days when hotel lobbies were waiting areas almost solely focused on checking guests in and out. Today, these first points of connection are transitioning into dynamic, multifunctional social hubs, in a development that reflects the ever-evolving expectations of their guests. David T’ Kint, founder of DTK Studio, has the lowdown on the latest lobby design trends.
Wellness design trends are here to stay
As a NYC-based Urbahn Architects associate specializing in hospitality design, Ryan E. Bieber, RA and LEED AP, discusses the guest-room trends that will define 2024.
The latest UAE food trends for 2024 by The European Union
Furukawa Electric, a prominent Japanese manufacturer specializing in comprehensive communication network infrastructure solutions, is attuned to evolving consumer demands. In this article, they address the trend that center on catering to the glamping needs of the “Instagrammable” generation.
Navigating KSA’s digital culinary frontier
Saudi Arabia’s food and beverage sector continues its dynamic evolution. Naji Haddad, general manager of Deliverect MENA, offers a guided exploration of the intersection between technology and gastronomy.
Unleashing the F&B potential of emerging markets
In a region marked by transition and transformation, food entrepreneurs have plenty of choice when it comes to choosing a destination for a new project. However, while emerging markets are brimming with opportunities, they also present unique challenges. Christian Salloum, managing director of BrandPortunity F&B Consulting, offers a checklist for businesses eyeing openings in changing landscapes.
Ramadan around the Middle East
Five accomplished chefs take us on a culinary tour around the Middle East, sharing Ramadan food trends and essential menu items.