UAE startup Spot launches its food truck app
Spot, the leading F&B operator in Abu Dhabi, has launched a drive-thru application for on-the-go dining.
Chilling with Bob Kastoun, co-founder of Prana Chilling Space
Hospitality News Middle East’s very own graphic designer, Bob Kastoun, has ventured into the Lebanese F&B scene with Prana Chilling Space. Here, he tells us how he is using his creative skills to make his latest endeavor a success.
Majestas continues its bold expansion in the Middle East
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Majestas hospitality group has opened four new outlets in Doha.
Lluc Crusellas crowned World Chocolate Master
The Salon du Chocolat Paris has crowned Spain’s Lluc Crusellas as the World Chocolate Master of 2022.
IHG signs InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Dana Bay Tourism Company to open InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay and expand its luxury footprint in the kingdom.
Behind the scenes: Baghdad’s hospitality potential
After years of conflict, Iraq is beginning to finally find its feet. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, investigates how the country’s hospitality sector is shaping up and why the capital is proving appealing to F&B brands.
Minor Hotels announces its first NH Collection property in Dubai
NH Collection La Suite Hotel, the first NH Collection property in Dubai, is part of the 46-story mixed-use Sidra Tower development on the city’s Sheikh Zayed Road.
Radisson Hotel Group opens its first resort in Dubai
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah, the group’s first beach resort, has opened its doors in Dubai’s trendy West Beach. Featuring 315 king rooms, 74 twin rooms, multiple swimming pools, a spa and three hybrid meeting rooms, the property has been designed with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies, granting guests ocean views over the Arabian Gulf, the Dubai Marina skyline and harbor, as well as the Ain Dubai.
Tackling waste management in hotels and restaurants with Luminescenza
With over a decade of experience in helping foodservice clients achieve optimal efficiency, Georges Haddad, owner of Luminescenza, talks about waste management and why it matters.
On the up: mapping out east Africa’s potential
It’s true that East Africa’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors have experienced numerous ups and downs in recent years. However, there are positive signs of growth, as Thuku Kimani, manager of hotels MENA at Colliers International, points out.