KSA Country Report: High Hopes Upended By Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to bring the economies of the world to their knees, Saudi Arabia is trying to find ways to stay afloat. Nada Alameddine, partner at Hodema consulting services, discusses the role of tourism in the kingdom’s future and its Vision 2030 targets.
Life Is Sweet In Jordan
There’s nothing quite like the sweet taste of success. HN talks to Hilda Hosh, Owner of Chez Hilda Pâtisserie and Confiserie to discover more about her brand and recipe for staying ahead.
New Director of F&B joins Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City
Roberts brings 19 years of hospitality experience to his new role in which he will oversee the operations of the Media City hotel, including its F&B outlets, outside catering, 12 meeting rooms and 246 keys.
UNWTO to accelerate region’s tourism with Google
The program is designed to boost innovation, digital transformation and planning in the tourism sector
Two new senior appointments join Bistro des Arts
With over 12 years industry experience, Allard brings strong commercial acumen, passion for service excellence and a sound financial focus.
Bonavida’s Bar Manager, Nerses Makhdoumian, Wins the Beirut City of Life Bartending Competition
Nicknamed the “Nero” of Bonavida, Nerses Makhdoumian recently won the Beirut City Of Life Bartending Competition by Taste & Flavors magazine, which took place on December 20 at Train Station, Beirut. We sat down with the champion to discuss this achievement and his aspirations.
5 Minutes with Philippe Francois
Philippe Francois, president of AMFORHT, talks about how the NGO went from being an initiative of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to being granted special consultative status by the United Nations in 2017.
Three Generations Of Coffee Makers And Still Going Strong
Christian Salloum, managing director at BrandPortunity F&B Consulting, talks about the legendary Café Younes brand.
Interview: John Pagano, The Red Sea Development Company
The Red Sea Development Company is the developer behind one of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism projects.
Eye On Turkey: Toward Vision 2023
To mark the centenary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey, the government has launched its Vision 2023 initiative. Ersin Yildirim, senior manager for the Middle East & Africa at HVS, maps out what’s planned.
