What it takes to make it in the culinary world
We asked restaurateur Ziad Kamel and chef Thomas A.Gugler to list the qualities that make all the difference in their fields of expertise.
The Lebanese Ministry of Tourism jumpstarts tourism with “Ahla Bhal Talleh” campaign
Lebanese Tourism Minister, Walid Nassar, recently launched the 2022 summer campaign, “Ahla Bhal Talleh,” in collaboration with Live Love Lebanon NGO, under the auspices of Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati. A ceremony, held at the Middle East Airlines Training and Conference Center on Wednesday, July 20, brought together Lebanese ministers, representatives of tourist institutions, VIPs, press, and workers in the private and tourism sectors.
Dubai leads in tourism FDIs, with USD 1.7B worth of investments
Dubai ranked number one in FDI capital, projects and job creation in the tourism sector in 2021, according to The Financial Times.
Lebanon’s position in the tourism race by Ralph Nader CEO Amber Consulting
Of the many pearls of wisdom known to mankind, one particular lesson is mastered by the Lebanese people: in the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity (Sun Tzu). Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, shares his thoughts on how Lebanon is maintaining a buoyant tourism sector.
Resorting to a new hospitality landscape
Tourism has been picking up, even reaching pre- Covid levels in some areas. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, considers the future of resorts.
Kuwait: the slow road to recovery
With all eyes on summer 2022, Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, gives us the lowdown on Kuwait’s tourism status and the measures being taken to encourage travelers to return to the Gulf state.
Facebook and the Future of Travel by Socialprise
There’s no denying the fact that Facebook offers countless features to help businesses grow. Dr. Maria Frangieh, CEO of Socialprise, explains how the social media giant is shaping the future of travel.
The changing role of hotels
Although we are on the path to recovery, the hospitality industry barely resembles its pre- Covid-19 state. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, examines today’s hotel sector and emphasizes the need for change.
Studying hospitality in the UAE and KSA
With mega- and giga-projects becoming increasingly typical of the Middle East’s hospitality landscape, Mansoor Ahmed, executive director and head of development solutions healthcare, education and PPP at Colliers in the Middle East and Africa region, lifts the lid on tourism education in the UAE and KSA, and why demand for skilled hospitality labor looks set to rise.