The Case For Boutique Hotels In The Middle East
Boutique hotels are typically small, intimate establishments with stylish designs, décor and a strong identity. Featuring 10 to 100 rooms, their unique character and individualized service points are what distinguish them from traditional hotels. James Wrenn, associate director of Colliers International, explores the growing trend of boutique properties, particularly in the Middle East.
Breaking Free From Your Old Diet
Reputable fashion or lifestyle magazines often have articles on how to adopt healthier eating habits, and “free-from” diets routinely appear to be the answer. So what are they exactly and why is this trend skyrocketing? We get the lowdown from Nada Alameddine, partner at Hodema consulting services.
Investment Update: Hotels, Restaurants and New Hotel Projects
It’s been a tough time for investors. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director and owner of Glee Hospitality Solutions, talks about the challenges facing new projects and those signed pre COVID-19.
Hotels Post COVID-19: Adopting New Technologies
Serge Chamelian, managing partner of h-hotelier, sheds light on some innovative technological solutions for hotels aimed at considerably reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission risks while ensuring customer satisfaction.
How to get the Best Deals for your Next Trip
Travel planning is one of the most fulfilling parts of taking a vacation, as the anticipation often builds excitement ahead of your escape. Serge Chamlian, managing partner of h-hotelier, discusses how to reap the best deals for your future travel plans outside the outbreak of COVID-19.
Hospitality in times of COVID-19: an unknown future and a dubious present
With the hospitality industry in Lebanon facing its toughest days yet, Nada Alameddine, partner at Hodema consulting services, enlightens us on how restaurants are faring amid the coronavirus pandemic and deepening economic crises.
How Restaurants Can Hire Smartly And Create An Efficient Management System
The restaurant industry is notorious for its high employee attrition rates, and thus requires an efficient management system. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director and owner of Glee Hospitality Solutions, takes a look at how these businesses can attract, hire and retain the right personnel.
Why It Pays To Know Hotel Data Analytics
Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East & Africa executive for STR, examines the importance of accurate data analysis in the hospitality industry.
Maintaining Reputations And Managing Responses In The Digital Era
Serge Chamelian, managing partner of h-hotelier, looks at how best to address this modern phenomenon customers may hold various views on your organization’s reputation, and this is why marketers must ensure that organizations have a good reputation and manage responses in an ethical manner when things go wrong.
Rate parity or disparity? Recommendations…
Rate disparity might be acomplex issue, but it can cause a customer to lose trust in your company and, as a result,impact your bottom line, which means ignoring it isn’t an option.Serge Chamelian, managing partner of h-hotelier, showsus the way, by explaining thedifferent distribution channels from a practical perspective, and provides recommendations
