Behind the scenes: Baghdad’s hospitality potential
After years of conflict, Iraq is beginning to finally find its feet. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, investigates how the country’s hospitality sector is shaping up and why the capital is proving appealing to F&B brands.
How to get guests to spend more
Promoting your hotel and its facilities to guests can be a challenge, especially with there’s competition to contend with. Dr. Maria Frangieh, managing director of Socialprise, shares her tips on how to increase guest spending.
A brew with the coffee experts
To find out what’s new in coffee, we spoke to four industry professionals who brought us up to date on all things related to this most popular of brews, from machines and market trends to the true meaning of the “coffee sommelier” role.
6 knights of hospitality
If you thought the nightlife scene in the Middle East had died down in the post-pandemic era, think again. The industry is abuzz with innovative and ambitious concepts, so who better to guide us through the dark than the brilliant entrepreneurs behind them?
Serge Trigano, co-founder of Mama Shelter
“Life is flamboyant and sassy,” according to Serge Trigano, the co-founder of Mama Shelter. The entrepreneur is making his mark on the hospitality industry by creating a new lifestyle boutique accommodation concept. Here, he talks to HN about his brand and future projects.
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UAE country report: the great rebound
While most countries are back to pre-pandemic growth after two years of economic turmoil, the United Arab Emirates is reaping the rewards of its early vaccination efforts and measures to support hard-hit sectors. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, paints a promising picture of the Emirates’ growth path and the exciting new development in its hospitality offering.