What a chef wants by chef Zyad Hilal
Guests at Mais Alghanim do not mind waiting in line, sometimes up to 40 minutes, for one of the 800 seats in the two-story restaurant. The lure is more than a meal; it is an experience defined by quality, from the Certified Angus Beef ® steaks to the atmosphere and service.
How events are fueling hotel performance
Fall and winter are traditionally high seasons for tourism in the Middle East. As such, an important driver o f demand has always been events. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, takes a look at how the region’s calendar of events is shaping up.
Small but mighty: kitchen equipment
A working kitchen cannot function well without small accessories, as we discover with three experts in the world of food who share their tips and favorite brands.
Where hospitality is heading
While 2021 has been a turbulent year for tourism, the signs are promising for 2022. We asked 11 experts from the world of hospitality to share their industry forecasts and the trends we should be keeping an eye on.
KSA in the spotlight
With an ambitious series of hospitality projects in the works, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is working relentlessly to meet its Vision 2030 goals, as Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explains.
Healthy chocolate on the rise
Chocolate: there’s nothing quite like it. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, explores the latest trends and why consumers are gravitating toward healthier chocolates.
Taking a sip: the newest coffee products of 2021
While coffee is a craft — grown, roasted and prepared by artisans — the industry is built on innovation and technology. Lily Kubota, editor of Roast Magazine, a trade publication dedicated to the success and growth of the specialty coffee industry, highlights the technological advancements that have been brewing in coffee over the past year.
Shooting Michelin stars in the MENA region
Most restaurateurs will tell you that their ultimate dream is to be awarded a Michelin star. However, certain countries have been more successful in achieving star status than others. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, looks at why the MENA is trailing behind in the Michelin world and profiles two Lebanese chefs who have beaten the odds.
What a chef wants according to Chef David Harnois
From the ambience to the perfectly plated Certified Angus Beef ® steak, Chef David Harnois ensures every detail of his guests’ evening aboard Al Boom is exquisite.
The role of wi-fi in direct marketing
Hospitality establishments are constantly looking for ways to market their products and services to guests. Duncan Fraser-Smith, founder of The Cutting Edge Agency, takes a closer look at the role of WiFi in direct marketing.