Expectations, challenges and opportunities for Lebanon’s hotel sector
Despite the challenges faced by Lebanon’s hotel sector on the back of multiple crises, the outlook is promising for summer 2023 according to a panel discussion held at HORECA Talks during HORECA Lebanon. The session gathered together top hoteliers to examine the state of the market and explore ways to attract more visitors.
Navigating the complexities of service with industry experts
A panel discussion titled “The Service Experience: Insights from Industry Experts,” hosted by Rita Ghantous, the publications deputy manager of Hospitality News ME, was held during HORECA Lebanon.
Arabian Travel Market sets new record with 40,000 attendees
More than 40,000 people attended the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which ran from May 1-4 in Dubai, UAE. The attendance represented a year-on-year increase of 29 percent compared to 2022 and a 5 percent increase over 2019, demonstrating that the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector is booming.
Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie set to return to Galeries Lafayette
Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie, the largest event in the world dedicated to chocolate and pastry, will be marking its second edition in Dubai, from May 18 to May 20, 2023.
All eyes on HORECA Oman
The second edition of HORECA Oman is being held at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat, from May 30 to June 1, 2023. Here’s what you need to know about the famed hospitality and foodservice event.
FHS returns to Saudi Arabia
The Future Hospitality Summit, which is being held at Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh, has brought together government leaders, hospitality investors, owners and operators for part one of the region’s largest, most influential hospitality investment event.
More than 12,000 visitors attend HORECA Lebanon’s 27th edition
The latest edition of HORECA Lebanon, held from April 25-28, 2023, ended on a high note, with more than 12,000 visitors, 160 exhibitors and 100 international culinary experts gathered over four days at Beirut’s Seaside Arena.
UNWTO celebrates its 48th session and reveals the date of its 49th session
UNWTO has successfully celebrated the 48th session of its Regional Commission for the Middle East. Returning to Egypt for the third time since 2018, the commission addressed the pressing challenges faced by tourism and looked to the future as the sector’s recovery gathers pace across the region.
Investing in change with FHS Saudi Arabia
Bringing together government leaders, hotel investors, owners, developers, and operators at what is set to be the biggest Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) to date, FHS Saudi Arabia will take place from May 7-9 at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh. Launched in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s G20 Secretariat in 2020, this edition marks the sixth edition of FHS Saudi Arabia.
HORECA Lebanon’s strong comeback
Lebanon’s largest hospitality and foodservice exhibition, HORECA, is returning to Seaside Arena, Beirut, from 25 to 28 April 2023. The 27th edition looks set to be an exciting one, with an array of activities, including industry-led talks, competitions and networking events.
