Hyatt Hotels: a strong MENA pipeline cements the brand’s leading positioning
HN spoke with Ludwig Bouldoukian, regional vice president, development – Middle East and Africa at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, to shed light on the hotel chain’s agenda and portfolio in the MENA.
Steering your career: Continuous learning
It is often said that personal and professional growth come from learning new skills. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director of Glee Hospitality, discusses continuing education and its impact on employee retention.
What is the risk level of COVID-19 in the Middle East’s foodservice industry?
In the Middle East, foodservice companies traded on stock exchanges seem to be less exposed by comparison, but short-term liquidity is the biggest risk factor.
All eyes on 2021
With many pinning their hopes on tourism recovery in 2021, we ask Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director at Glee Hospitality, what he believes lies ahead for the hospitality industry.
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.
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.
Exclusive: COVID-19 effects on the region’s foodservice industry
HN spoke to Aaron Allen, CEO and chief strategist of Aaron Allen & Associates to know more about how the region’s F&B scene would look.
HVS’ Hala Matar Choufany: Adapting to change is key
Creating a unique destination that focuses more on an experience rather than the guestroom décor will gain more popularity.
Four MENA properties joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts
New member will have access to Preferred’s global network of corporate, leisure, and sales professionals and to the benefits of I Prefer Hotel Rewards.
HotStats MENA Annual Hotel Performance Tracker 2020: Drops in revenues and profits
The region’s prospects for a bounce-back performance in 2020 were all but dashed by the advent and spread of the coronavirus, which is laying waste on the global hospitality industry.
