The booming cigar market in the Middle East

The booming cigar market in the Middle East

The tobacco industry in the Middle East is expected to continue growing despite a global decline in tobacco consumption. Ronak Shah, associate VP at Future Market Insights, outlines the industry trends and what’s driving growth.

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What is driving innovation in food products?

What is driving innovation in food products?

The customer is king: an age-old mantra that is particularly true in highly competitive global industries such as F&B. Mark Napier, VP of Dubai World Trade Centre, addresses the driving forces behind food product innovation and the role consumers have in shaping these decisions.

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The EY Survey highlights a flourishing hospitality

The EY Survey highlights a flourishing hospitality

The hospitality industry plays a vital role in the economic development of major cities around the world. This is apparent in the case of Cairo, Makkah, Doha, Manama, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, as per the latest findings from the EY Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey.

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Championing Saudi Arabia with Li Hawkins managing director of Insight Out Consultancy

Championing Saudi Arabia with Li Hawkins managing director of Insight Out Consultancy

Li Hawkins, managing director of Insight Out Consultancy, shares her views on the growth of the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia and how it is impacting the Middle East’s hospitality landscape.

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In focus: Saudi Arabia’s hospitality boom with Marco Rentsch

In focus: Saudi Arabia’s hospitality boom with Marco Rentsch

Marco Rentsch, a partner at PwC’s Global Consulting Hospitality & Tourism Center of Excellence, has two decades of experience in consulting across EMEA, collaborating primarily with significant government entities in Saudi Arabia. His expertise revolves around crafting and executing innovative strategies that are shaping the dynamic hospitality and tourism sector within KSA. In this exclusive interview, he sheds light on the ever-changing landscape of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry.

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Medical tourism in the Middle East: the prognosis is good

Medical tourism in the Middle East: the prognosis is good

The region is well placed to tap into the booming medical and wellness tourism segments, according to Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, although a formalized strategic approach is needed to support sustainable sectoral growth.

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 Championing diversity in hospitality

 Championing diversity in hospitality

In a world where cultural differences are celebrated, Chantal Milky, senior associate of HVS Executive Search, explores how the hospitality sector is promoting diversity and inclusivity.

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The profitability vs sustainability balancing act

The profitability vs sustainability balancing act

Putting zero-waste initiatives into practice successfully can be a challenge for businesses, but will pay dividends over time, as Bastien Blanc, hotelier and co-founder of TroKadero Management, explains.

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JLL reports KSA’s strong performance in the hospitality sector

JLL reports KSA’s strong performance in the hospitality sector

In the ever-evolving landscape of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism sectors, recent data from JLL paints a vivid picture of growth and innovation as the government’s investment in tourism development drives the kingdom’s strong performance in the hospitality sector.

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Navigating the new norms in hospitality asset management

Navigating the new norms in hospitality asset management

The hospitality sector has encountered a range of challenges and transformations over the past few years, primarily driven by technological advancements, societal expectations, and the ongoing repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic. Consequently, the norms governing hospitality asset management have undergone significant shifts, placing heightened importance on digital transformation, sustainability, flexibility, health and safety, revenue management and data-driven decision-making. Bastien Blanc, hotelier and co-founder of TroKadero Management, tells us more.

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