What’s on the table with Glee Hospitality Solutions
From the moment a guest steps into an establishment, they expect to be treated to an experience that tantalizes every one of their senses. Natalya Latypova, managing director of Glee Hospitality Solutions talks tableware and the impact it can have on the restaurant experience.
Taking the lead: 12 inspirational hoteliers
Hospitality is one of the most rewarding industries out there, which is why so many professionals dedicate their lives to the business. We checked in with 12 hoteliers to hear how their careers began, the lessons they’ve learned and shared since joining the profession and what the next chapter of the industry’s growth story looks like.
Ecolodges in the Middle East: The new big thing
While global interest in ecotourism has been growing at a rapid pace, inflation has also started to shape travel choices. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, guides us around the ecolodges in the region which are increasingly attracting environmentally conscious travelers from around the world.
The burgeoning bleisure market with Jad Shamseddin, COO of Aleph Hospitality
Those mixing professional business travel with personal leisure time have been coined “bleisure” travelers. Jad Shamseddin, COO of Aleph Hospitality, lifts the lid on this growing segment that should be carefully studied and catered to by hotels worldwide.
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.
Rich and nutty chocolate pizza presented by Callebaut Academy
Presented by Callebaut Academy, this rich and nutty trio of chocolate pizzas is an indulgent twist on a popular comfort food.
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.
Luminescenza on hotel kitchen design
Even minor errors in kitchen design can adversely affect overall functionality and result in higher costs for hotels. We discover how to avoid the pitfalls with Luminescenza.
Seeking travel inspiration: the role of social media
TikTok is an untapped goldmine for tourism marketing. From tour videos to unconventional experiences, Dr. Maria Frangieh, CEO of Socialprise, explains why this social media platform is an essential tool, especially for brands looking to engage with younger consumers.
Let’s talk art: Lebanon’s guesthouses and boutique hotels
Considered the art hub of the Middle East, Beirut — a city that has witnessed immense challenges over the past few years — has been upping its game in the boutique hotel world to offer guests something a little different. Yara Moukarzel, director of operations of L’Hôte Libanais, takes a closer look at how hotels in the capital and around Lebanon are using this powerful medium to their advantage.