The expo effect – What to expect from Dubai 2020

The expo effect – What to expect from Dubai 2020

With Expo 2020 fast approaching, Hala Matar Choufany, president of HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, examines how this world-famous event will change the shape of Dubai’s hotel market.

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Impossible Foods debuts in the region through a partnership with Bidfood

Impossible Foods debuts in the region through a partnership with Bidfood

Impossible Foods’ Impossible Burger, is kosher, halal and gluten-free certified, and now exclusively available at select Dubai restaurants.

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The future role of malls in the Middle East

The future role of malls in the Middle East

It is clear that the coronavirus has accelerated e-commerce, even in traditional economies of the Middle East. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, examines the likelihood of malls making a comeback post Covid-19.

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Luxury on the horizon in KSA

Luxury on the horizon in KSA

Amid the current global pandemic and travel restrictions, Saudi Arabia remains committed to its Vision 2030 and projects are underway to transform its hospitality offering. Hala Matar Choufany, president, Middle East, Africa and South Asia of HVS, shines a bright light on the kingdom’s luxury resorts and what we can expect to see.

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America’s great restaurant rebound

America’s great restaurant rebound

Like elsewhere, the United States’ restaurant sector has had a tough time responding to the seemingly endless challenges posed by Covid-19. However, interesting trends are emerging, as Rod Clough, President of HVS Americas, explains.

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Radisson Hotel Group plans 30 EMEA openings this year

Radisson Hotel Group plans 30 EMEA openings this year

Radisson Hotel Group has achieved a strong start to 2021 and remains prudently optimistic about business recovery in the second half of 2021.

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Beyond hospitality: how Accor is positioning itself as a leader in the F&B scene

Beyond hospitality: how Accor is positioning itself as a leader in the F&B scene

HN spoke with Maarten van den Nieuwenhuijsen, vice president, openings and guest quality, Middle East & Africa, to get the lowdown on their upcoming developments.

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A close-up look at Cairo

A close-up look at Cairo

Five years after the implementation of comprehensive economic reform, Egypt’s macroeconomic indicators are starting to show sustained improvement. Maximilian Quack, senior manager for the Middle East and Africa at HVS, delves deep into Egypt’s tourism market.

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Radisson Hotel Group plans 30 new openings across the EMEA region this year

Radisson Hotel Group plans 30 new openings across the EMEA region this year

Planned openings include seven premium lifestyle Radisson Collection hotels and resorts in key cities such as Riyadh.

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José Canals appointed as MD for the Middle East and Asia at Barceló Hotel Group

José Canals appointed as MD for the Middle East and Asia at Barceló Hotel Group

The appointment confirms Barceló’s growth strategy to expand the company footprint across the region over the next years.

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