Behind the bar scene

Behind the bar scene

We asked a group of bartenders, bar managers and beverage experts to share their insights on the latest bar trends, which spirits are in demand, which new accessories are making waves and the key ingredients a bartender needs to succeed in the industry.

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Forecasting 2023 with 11 hospitality experts

Forecasting 2023 with 11 hospitality experts

As 2022 draws to a close, 11 hospitality contributors unpack the past and share their predictions for the coming year. Here’s what they said…

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A spirited discussion with the experts at Whisky Live Beirut

A spirited discussion with the experts at Whisky Live Beirut

Whisky Live Beirut took place at Seaside Pavilion from December 1 to 3. Bringing together 60 specialist producers, distributors and suppliers, the event offered visitors a rare opportunity to sample some of the finest international whiskies, including premium single malts, bourbons, Scotch, Irish and Japanese whiskies. Hospitality News Middle East had a chat with some of the experts at the show, and here is what they had to say.

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Using Instagram and YouTube in 2023

Using Instagram and YouTube in 2023

Hospitality concepts have always relied on visual media to help showcase their venues to prospective clients. Social media has taken this relationship a step further by enabling brands to get even closer to their audience. Riky Bains, brand strategist and copywriter at Klinical, shares his thoughts on how hotels and restaurants can leverage Instagram and YouTube to reach more people.

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Performance management revolution

Performance management revolution

According to Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Solutions, annual performance reviews are a thing of the past. Here, he reveals how to recognize and reward employees the right way.

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A quick guide to launching a startup

A quick guide to launching a startup

The ancient Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu famously said: “In the midst of chaos, there is opportunity.” Ashleigh Donald, co-founder of Halo Business Consulting, considers how this mantra applies to hospitality startups in our post-pandemic world.

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Wake up and smell the coffee machines

Wake up and smell the coffee machines

With specialty coffee being one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, Natalya Latypova,managing director of Glee Hospitality Solutions, explores this growing trend and the equipment that’s making waves across the market.

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It’s about the guest, not the chef

It’s about the guest, not the chef

In this opinion piece, Jörg Zipprick, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the international restaurant review aggregator La Liste, reminds the industry who’s king.

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Five sustainable trends to look out for in the Middle East’s travel sector

Five sustainable trends to look out for in the Middle East’s travel sector

According to Sustainable Travel International, tourism-related activities account for approximately 8 percent of worldwide carbon emissions. Danielle Curtis, exhibition director ME of Arabian Travel Market, highlights five sustainable trends that have already gained significant momentum in the Middle East and look set to play a critical role in the industry’s ongoing journey to decarbonize.

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A life of luxury

A life of luxury

Offering one-of-a-kind experiences to meet the needs of today’s uber-demanding travelers has become the new definition of luxury in hospitality, as Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, points out.

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