Regional F&B groups – The five-year challenge

Regional F&B groups – The five-year challenge

F&B operators and investors in the region have certainly faced turbulent times in recent years. Fortunately, there’s still good news to share, despite the difficulties, as Toufic Akl, partner, operations, at Hodema Consulting Services, reveals

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The rise of boutique hotels

The rise of boutique hotels

With their quest for authenticity, experience and wellbeing, Boutique hotels are fast taking over the world of travel and reshaping the hospitality offer in the process. Nada Alameddine, partner at Hodema Consulting Services, tells us more about this unique field

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Taking the hospitality pulse of the region

Taking the hospitality pulse of the region

With the new year almost upon us, Nada Alameddine, partner at Hodema Consulting Services, assesses the performance of the region’s tourism industry, and more specifically, its hospitality sector, charting present and future trends

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When in Damascus

When in Damascus

Now that the Syrian conflict appears to be winding down, Tarek Hammoud, offshore team manager and consultant at Hodema Consulting Services, breaks down the city of Damascus, while mapping out its path to recovery

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What’s Hot in Your Cup?

What’s Hot in Your Cup?

Sabine Karam, Beirut team manager and consultant at Hodema Consulting Services, delves deep into the world of coffee beans and tea leaves to bring us the latest trends in both beverages

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Restaurants Trends For 2019

Restaurants Trends For 2019

With the final few months of 2018 fast approaching, it’s time to begin thinking about the trends that will to dominate the restaurant industry in the coming year. Toufic Akl, partner at Hodema Consulting Services, tells us what to look out for in 2019, as we sharpen our knives and forks in anticipation

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Lebanon: Rallying Against the Odds

Lebanon: Rallying Against the Odds

Lebanon’s tourism and F&B industries rebounded in 2017 to deliver surprisingly solid performances

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