Food delivery in focus

Food delivery in focus

The F&B sector has witnessed a significant rise in the number of online food ordering and food delivery companies in recent years, with the pandemic accelerating growth in this sector. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, tells us why online food delivery is here to stay and how technology is playing a role.

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A feast for the eyes and taste buds

A feast for the eyes and taste buds

Eager to learn new cooking techniques and share the rich flavors and spices of home, Chef Joe Barza recently journeyed from his native Lebanon to Ohio, USA, to spend a week at the Certified Angus Beef Culinary Center.

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Greek delights: tourism rebirth

Greek delights: tourism rebirth

Traditionally a sun and sea destination, Greece is working hard to reposition itself and shed its traditional tourism image. HVS Athens’ director Pavlos Papadimitriou and analyst Gelina Kordoni provide an in-depth analysis of the country’s tourism past and how the sector is evolving.

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Just Desserts

Just Desserts

From traditional favorites to dairy-free, low-carb options, sweet treats have evolved to become an essential component in modern food trends, particularly in the Middle East, as Natalya Latypova, managing director of Glee Hospitality Solutions, explains. F

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The rise of food aggregators

The rise of food aggregators

Demand for food delivery spiked during the pandemic and the sector is slowing no signs of slowing down. Naim Maadad, CEO of Gates Hospitality, outlines the food delivery models defining the industry and how things are likely to play out in 2022.

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Boutique hotels and guesthouses: swimming against the current

Boutique hotels and guesthouses: swimming against the current

As tourism slowly picks up after months of forced lethargy, the industry is now counting its casualties. However, guesthouses seem to have weathered the storm fairly well, as Nagi Morkos, founding and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, notes.

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Insights into Iraq

Insights into Iraq

Despite its troubled past, Iraq is showing promising signs of tourism development that extend beyond religious travel. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, leads us through the oil-rich country and pinpoints cities that are experiencing growth in their hospitality offering.

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Investing in Egypt: the right way to go about it

Investing in Egypt: the right way to go about it

Egypt’s hospitality sector is on track to grow at a CAGR of 6.2 percent for the next five years, making it a sound proposition for investors. Chadi Chidiac, managing partner of Protocol Hospitality Management and Consultancy, explains how investors should approach this lucrative market.

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Reasons to hire F&B management companies

Reasons to hire F&B management companies

The every-evolving state of the restaurant industry has made restaurant management all the more challenging but relevant, as Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, points out.

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A more sustainable hospitality industry

A more sustainable hospitality industry

The hospitality industry has successfully embraced innovation as a critical success factor, adapting to external challenges and driving efficiency while optimizing the guest experience. Wolfgang M. Neumann, chair of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, discusses the role of innovation in creating a more sustainable sector.

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