Laurent A. Voivenel’s take on AI during the Hospitality Innovation Summit 2023

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.

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Dubai is set to host the 2023 edition of “Salon du Chocolat et de La Pâtisserie” in May

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.

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Hospitality Innovation Summit slated for March 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.

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Spilling the coffee beans with Segafredo

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.

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A successful fifth calendar edition for Whisky live Beirut

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.

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HORECA Kuwait’s 11th edition kicking off soon

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.

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La dolce vita with world gelato master Eugenio Morrone

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.

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Horeca Lebanon makes a comeback

Horeca Lebanon makes a comeback

As Lebanon’s largest hospitality and foodservice exhibition, HORECA Lebanon is set to return to Beirut’s Seaside Arena in just a few months’ time. Here’s what to expect.

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Horeca Kuwait on the horizon

Horeca Kuwait on the horizon

Returning to Kuwait International Fair from March 6-8, 2023, HORECA Kuwait will be bringing together the top names in hospitality and foodservice, not to mention the hottest and most innovative products. We discover what’s planned at the renowned trade show with Mohamad Najia, executive director of Leader’s Group for Consulting and Development, HORECA Kuwait organizer.

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The MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list has been revealed

The MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list has been revealed

The second edition of the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, recently brought together the culinary elite of the restaurant industry in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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