Tasting Lebanese heritage at SIAL Paris
With 7,000 exhibitors and 400,000 exhibited products, this year’s edition of SIAL Paris (October 15-19, 2022) was an innovation-centric edition, reminding industry players that they are all active participants in the change that is underway and the importance of environmental, ethical, digital and demographic challenges facing the planet. It also addressed the challenges of food security, changes in consumption habits and the importance of scouting out new talent, as well as nurturing the “young shoots” who are eager to actively contribute to tomorrow’s ecosystem. This year, SIAL, the world’s biggest biannual trade fair, attracted over 310,000 visitors importers and distributors from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Lebanese products featured high on the menu, with the participation of a selection of suppliers considered to be at the forefront of some of theindustry.
Development kicks off for i8 Hotels Middle East’s first hybrid co-living hotel in Dubai
Arbah Capital and Strategic Housing Group (SHG) have announced the launch of the development phase of the innovative i8 Hotels at DIC, which is scheduled to be delivered in 2024. The property will be the first in a USD 500 million portfolio between the two parties.
Star Wine List launches in Dubai
Star Wine List, the award-winning guide to great wine bars and wine restaurants, launched its wine lover’s guide in Dubai with an event at BOCA restaurant, in partnership with Nyetimber.
Trends and market updates with Laure Morvan, CDO of Accor
Laure Morvan, chief development officer for Accor India, Middle East and Africa, has always been fascinated by the tourism industry. Here, she shares her market insights and Accor’s role in the evolution of hospitality.
IHG signs a new generation InterContinental Hotel with Al Ajlan Company in Riyadh
IHG® Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its luxury portfolio in the kingdom with the signing of a management agreement with Al Ajlan Company for InterContinental Hotel & Residences.
Saudi Horeca –back in business
As the largest hospitality and foodservice event in the Kingdom, Saudi HORECA is on track to celebrate its 11th edition at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center from November 22–24. Here, we discuss the event, its visitor profile and why it is such an important annual meeting point for professionals.
Horeca Jordan celebrates successful eighth edition
HORECA Jordan marked the end of its eighth edition on September29 after three exhilarating days of networking, competitions and business exchange at Jordan International Exhibition Center.
“The Future of Travel Starts Now” with Juliette Losardo, WTM director
World Travel Market (WTM), the global travel reunion, is gearing up for its forthcoming edition at Excel, from November 7-9. We sat with Juliette Losardo, WTM’s exhibition director, to hear her thoughts on the travel industry’s evolution and what’s in store at this year’s exhibition.
RDCL’s “Keys to Recovery: Revitalizing Lebanon’s Tourism Sector” roundtable reaffirms Lebanese will to rise again
On September 30, 2022, the RDCL, an association of business people who share the same vision of the Lebanese economy, organized a roundtable to discuss the keys to recovery and the means to revitalize Lebanon’s tourism sector.
