From the Kingdom to the world: rethinking Saudi cuisine

From the Kingdom to the world: rethinking Saudi cuisine

In line with the Saudi Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy with an undeniable emphasis on tourism, Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, highlights the importance of rethinking traditional Saudi dishes and its potential to become a globally recognized cuisine.

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Restaurant trends with Delphine Gebran

Restaurant trends with Delphine Gebran

With consumer tastes constantly changing, we spoke with Lebanese interior architect Delphine Gebran to hear what’s trending in restaurant design.

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Lifting the lid on food and beverage trends

Lifting the lid on food and beverage trends

While restaurants were still reeling from the pandemic in 2021, this year has witnessed fresh flavors and renewed energy on the food scene. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explores several key trends that are shaping the future of food and beverage.

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What does post-pandemic travel look like?

What does post-pandemic travel look like?

After several years of record lows and disruption, 2022 has marked the dawn of a new era for global tourism and hospitality. But even that does not come without its challenges, as Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, explains.

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Behind the bar scene

Behind the bar scene

We asked a group of bartenders, bar managers and beverage experts to share their insights on the latest bar trends, which spirits are in demand, which new accessories are making waves and the key ingredients a bartender needs to succeed in the industry.

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Forecasting 2023 with 11 hospitality experts

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…

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It’s about the guest, not the chef

It’s about the guest, not the chef

In this opinion piece, Jörg Zipprick, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the international restaurant review aggregator La Liste, reminds the industry who’s king.

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Phocuswright forecasts a boom in the global tours, activities and attractions industry 

Phocuswright forecasts a boom in the global tours, activities and attractions industry 

According to Phocuswright’s joint travel research report with Arival — The Outlook for Travel Experiences 2019-2025 — travel experiences represented USD 253 billion in global gross ticket revenue in 2019, making it the third-largest sector of tourism after transportation and accommodation. Tours, activities and attractions (TAA) was the hardest-hit area of travel during the pandemic but has bounced back largely due to shifts in traveler behavior. Post-pandemic changes in shopping and booking behavior have fueled the growth of the TAA industry.  

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What’s behind ESG in tourism?

What’s behind ESG in tourism?

The number of governments and businesses introducing environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks and principles has grown significantly in recent years. But what are the implications of ESG specifically for the tourism industry? Richard Stolz, principal at Roland Berger Middle East’s transportation, tourism and logistics practice in Dubai, provides a pragmatic overview of the latest ESG practices in the sector.

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How to make your coffee shop stand out

How to make your coffee shop stand out

Forming an important part of the F&B industry, the coffee segment needs no introduction. And with new concepts and products arriving in the market thick and fast, customers are increasingly looking for quality and traceability. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, identifies the differentiating factors of a successful coffee shop.

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