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.
Dubai is set to host the 2023 edition of “Salon du Chocolat et de La Pâtisserie” in May
The world’s famous event « Salon du Chocolat et de la pâtisserie » will be back in Dubai with its 2nd edition, that will take place in the Galeries Lafayette Gourmet at The Dubai Mall, from May 18 to May 20, 2023.
Hospitality Innovation Summit slated for March 2023
The Hospitality Innovation Summit – Saudi Arabia and the UAE is set to take place on March 15-16, 2023, at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City. It will forge a hospitality fraternity between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, allowing trade people to meet, build, and co-create new business collaborations with solution providers and industry peers.
Spilling the coffee beans with Segafredo
SIGEP, the renowned dessert and coffee expo, returned to Fiera di Rimini, Italy, from January 20-24, 2023. We caught up with Marco Comellini, Segafredo’s marketing director for Italy, at the spectacular event to learn more about the company’s activities at home and abroad.
A successful fifth calendar edition for Whisky live Beirut
Whisky Live Beirut’s fifth edition took place from December 1-3, 2022. Welcoming over 5,000 visitors to Beirut’s Seaside Pavilion, the show was a big hit with whisky enthusiasts and amateurs, who enjoyed an array of masterclasses with international experts and brand ambassadors.
HORECA Kuwait’s 11th edition kicking off soon
The 11th edition of HORECA Kuwait is set to take place at Kuwait International Fair from March 6-8, 2023.
La dolce vita with world gelato master Eugenio Morrone
Having earned his place in the Gelato Festival World Ranking’s Hall of Fame, gelato master Eugenio Morrone knows what it takes to make the best Italian ice cream. Earlier this year, he guided the juniors to victory in the World Pastry Championship at SIGEP, where he proudly managed the Italian teams. We spoke with Morrone at the renowned dolce, gelato and coffee event, which took place at Fiera di Rimini from January 20-25, 2023, to hear about his rise to the top and what’s trending in gelato.
Laurent A. Voivenel’s take on AI during the Hospitality Innovation Summit 2023
During the Hospitality Innovation Summit 2023 panel on “Hotel Innovation: How to ensure relevance today and tomorrow,” Laurent A. Voivenel, SVP of operations and development EMEA and India Group Human Resources and Talent Development of Swiss-Belhotel International, highlighted the potential benefits and risks of AI. The panel was moderated by Christopher Lund, executive director and head of hotels for the MENA region at Colliers International, and other speakers on the panel included Imran Changezi, development senior director of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority; Ian Wilson, regional director for hospitality of NEOM; and Chadi Hauch, regional VP lodging development ME of Marriott International.