Mind the Tech Gap by BCG X reveals companies’ tech challenges
According to research published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 94 percent of companies have grand ambitions to deliver substantial and rapid results from the digital transformation while companies plan to increase investment in digital solutions despite global economic headwinds. Interestingly, the majority of these digital transformations fail to achieve their objectives.
Forecasting 2023 with 11 hospitality experts
As 2022 draws to a close, 11 hospitality contributors unpack the past and share their predictions for the coming year. Here’s what they said…
Soulful food and a squeeze of “Dirty Lemon” with Ruba Khoury
Palestinian native turned Paris-trained chef Ruba Khoury combines her refined technical skills with the rustic essence of her ancestral palate to create an elevated form of Middle Eastern soul food that she serves at Dirty Lemon Bar. Here, she tells us how she blends her unique style with her Palestinian heritage in ever dish.
Marriott International and RDK Tourism Investment to bring four hotels to the UAE
The signings are expected to enhance the company’s footprint in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with the addition of over 700 rooms.
A tour of the first vocational school in Lebanon with Mohamad Hachwi, CEO of BanoPuratos Group
Forging new career paths for underprivileged youngsters, Mohamad Hachwi, CEO of BanoPuratos Group, tells us how he partnered with Puratos Bakery School Foundation to open Issam Hachwi Bakery School.
Ned hotel and members’ club opens The Ned Doha, its first location in the Middle East
Founded in London in 2017, The Ned is a hotel and members’ club. It expanded in 2022 with The Ned NoMad in New York and recently welcomed The Ned Doha, marking the club’s third branch and its first location in the Middle East.
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs celebrates its 40th anniversary in Kuwait and awards Mohamed Najia “Bailliage du Kuwait”
The international gastronomic society La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs marked its 40th anniversary in Kuwait by bringing together enthusiasts who share the same values of quality, fine dining, and passion for the culinary arts. Hoteliers, restaurateurs, executive chefs and sommeliers were present to honor the association’s milestone.
Aldar and Nobu Hospitality to open a luxury hotel in UAE
Aldar Properties PJSC has partnered with Nobu Hospitality to launch a new luxury hotel, branded residences and a fine-dining experience to anchor Mamsha Al Saadiyat as a desirable destination.
InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut celebrates its reopening and the festive season with the inauguration of The Beirut Venue
InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut celebrated the hotel’s reopening — which occurred in October — the launch of a new event space and the start of the festive season with a special gala event on December 1.
Eurogreen held a press event in Saudi Arabia
A product presentation took place on November 7th at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Saudi Arabia, tackling the implementation of the EU-financed campaign “EUROGREEN” which aims to promote delicious European fruits and vegetables and raise awareness on it.
