WTTC urges G20 leaders to save the travel and tourism sector
Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The Coronavirus pandemic has put the sector in unprecedented danger of collapse, which is looking increasingly likely unless a global rescue package is agreed to bolster what has become the backbone of the global economy.”
The impact of the Coronavirus on the hospitality sector
Where are we now in the midst of this pandemic? What does the future have in store for the global economy? These are just two of many questions we’re all asking as COVID-19 slowly dismantles the international hospitality sector. As we wrestle with the challenges, our trusted consultants guide us...
SLS Red Sea set to open in 2024
SLS Hotels & Residences plans to open SLS The Red Sea in 2024. The project will bring 150 hotel rooms, including 12 suites and 15 villas spanning more than 800,000 square feet of single-story accommodation.
Lebanese restaurants seeking incentives and exemptions to face COVID-19
According to Ramy, at this stage, it is absolutely imperative for the government to provide alternatives as liquidity shortage is known for a fact.
An expert’s opinion: Food for thought during the COVID-19 crisis
Daniel During, owner of Thomas Klein International, a Dubai-based hospitality and F&B consultancy firm, shares his thoughts about the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the industry.
Rotana takes over the management of Damac Towers Arjaan by Rotana in Riyadh
The new property brings Rotana’s total tally in the Kingdom to seven hotels and 2,087 keys with a strong development pipeline.
Hyatt’s bold expansion across the Middle East
An incredible 45 percent of the properties that joined Hyatt’s system in 2022 were based in EAME markets. With 10 percent of Hyatt’s 117,000 rooms in the pipeline, the area continues to contribute to Hyatt’s growth trajectory through 2023.
Former Zuma Dubai GM, Florencia Beschtedt, appointed new GM of Operations at London Dairy Café
She will oversee all aspects of London Dairy Café ventures, and will play a key role in meeting the brand’s aggressive growth goals.
French meets Italian with chef Saverio Sbaragli
Born in Tuscany, chef Saverio Sbaragli grew up with a deep understanding and appreciation for Italian cuisine. He has worked alongside renowned Michelin-starred chefs Alain Ducasse, Alain Passard and Christian Morisse, who gave him the technical knowledge, confidence and credibility to grow in the industry. In this exclusive interview, we discover how the head chef of Al Muntaha is guided by three pillars — innovation, authenticity and creativity — to create magic in the kitchen.
New VP of operations for the UAE at Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA
He has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, having held several leadership roles with hotel companies such as Accor and Sofitel.
