Costa Coffee and Alghanim Industries to expand in Saudi, Qatar, and Oman
The Costa Coffee-Alghanim partnership flourished since its 2013 formation, growing to more than 75 stores. 35 of these shops opened in less than a year.
Two senior leaders promoted at Dubai’s Kerzner International
Philippe Zuber has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Brett Armitage has been promoted to the new role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Third edition of ‘Futurism Programme’ launched in Dubai
Eligible projects must have an innovative tech solution in the travel and tourism space, and an MVP or pilot that’s ready to scale.
Global market of dark chocolates growing faster than milk chocolates
Owing to various health benefits and increased awareness among people regarding dark cocoa chocolates is expected to propel the demand for dark chocolates.
20 percent growth in the global truffle market until 2023
Black truffle was the largest segment within the overall market in 2018 and would remain so until 2023. White truffles market will also grow.
Swiss-Belhotel appoints Peter De Bondt as GM for Grand Swiss-Belresort Seef Bahrain
De Bondt began his foray in the industry with Mercure Hotels in Belgium in 1985 followed by postings in the Netherlands.
A second Radisson Collection property announced for Riyadh
The hotel will consist of 140 rooms. Guests requiring a longer stay will find accommodation in the hotel’s 27 serviced apartments and 24 villas.
Marriott’s W Hotel Muscat is now welcoming guests
The launch of the hotel created over 100 new jobs for Omanis and this number will increase towards the peak winter season.
First standalone restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait At Burj AlShaya opens
Riviera has been designed by Shanghai-based Kokai Studios – which has already worked with Four Seasons on highly-successful projects in Kuwait and Japan.
GCC’s hospitality industry to reach USD 32.5 billion in 2022
The UAE will continue to lead the GCC’s luxury hospitality segment till 2022 with 73 percent of existing luxury hotel stock.
