Beirut rebuilds on shaky ground, according to Hodema Consulting Services’ Market F&B Insight Report

Beirut rebuilds on shaky ground, according to Hodema Consulting Services’ Market F&B Insight Report

The Hodema Market Insight Beirut F&B Report 2023 offers a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the F&B industry in Beirut, Lebanon. It provides valuable insights into the current market trends, growth prospects and key factors influencing the sector in this vibrant Middle Eastern city.

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IHG’s voco Beirut Central District to debut by the end of 2023

IHG’s voco Beirut Central District to debut by the end of 2023

IHG® Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with DIA SARL to debut IHG’s premium brand, voco, in Beirut, Lebanon. The signing took place in the presence of HE Walid Nassar, the minister of tourism for Lebanon. Voco Beirut Central District is scheduled to be rebranded by the end of 2023, adding 123 rooms to IHG’s portfolio in the country.

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Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya appoints new general manager

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya appoints new general manager

Hyatt veteran Kifah Bin Hussein has been appointed general manager of Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya.

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Duncan Fraser-Smith joins GLEE Hospitality Solutions as managing partner

Duncan Fraser-Smith joins GLEE Hospitality Solutions as managing partner

Hospitality expert Duncan Fraser-Smith has been appointed managing partner of GLEE Hospitality Solutions. Having launched hundreds of successful and high-profile hospitality venues throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia, he brings over three decades of experience to the role. He also authored Create to Plate and is a regular keynote speaker, moderator and panelist at international hospitality trade and corporate conferences and events.

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Food delivery app Cari ventures into the UAE

Food delivery app Cari ventures into the UAE

Built on the promise of 30-minute, free delivery, guaranteed dine-in menu prices and a 0% commission model, Cari is disrupting the food delivery scene and emerging as an indispensable and reliable buddy for Dubai’s best restaurants.

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Barista Espresso partners with Spexal to empower the next generation of innovators

Barista Espresso partners with Spexal to empower the next generation of innovators

Barista Espresso, the leading Lebanese coffee brand renowned for its dedication to excellence has partnered with Spexal, a pioneering robotics company, to introduce a new coffee technology. The innovative and fun creation, executed by the NDU (Notre Dame University, Lebanon) students, is set to revolutionize the way people experience coffee. Exclusively active throughout the month of June, robotic creation promises to delight coffee enthusiasts and tech fanatics alike.

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Official launching of Lebanon’s culinary nation branding promotional campaign to support Agrifood Export

Official launching of Lebanon’s culinary nation branding promotional campaign to support Agrifood Export

During a press conference on June 15 at the Smallville hotel, the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade and Fair-Trade Lebanon, in partnership with the Department of States’ Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and under the auspice of BIEEL project announced the launching of Lebanon’s culinary nation branding promotional campaign aimed to support Lebanese agrifood exports.

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Consumer trends that the hospitality industry cannot afford to ignore

Consumer trends that the hospitality industry cannot afford to ignore

In today’s operating environment, pivoting from an established business model and adapting marketing tactics to accommodate new trends are a must. Vineetha Sony, Head of Trade, OCO Global, explains why acting on consumers’ changing tastes, preferences and needs is essential for both success and survival.

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St. Regis Gardens Dubai’s latest world-class dining destination

St. Regis Gardens Dubai’s latest world-class dining destination

The St. Regis Gardens, situated atop Nakheel Mall and managed by The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, is an exciting new project that is set to redefine the dining experience. The luxury destination will showcase a collection of five restaurants, each offering a distinct culinary experience.

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Redefining the gastronomic scene one restaurant at a time

Redefining the gastronomic scene one restaurant at a time

With a plethora of new restaurant openings, the Middle East’s gastronomic scene is flourishing; some homegrown brands are even venturing further into Europe.

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