French meets Italian with chef Saverio Sbaragli
Born in Tuscany, chef Saverio Sbaragli grew up with a deep understanding and appreciation for Italian cuisine. He has worked alongside renowned Michelin-starred chefs Alain Ducasse, Alain Passard and Christian Morisse, who gave him the technical knowledge, confidence and credibility to grow in the industry. In this exclusive interview, we discover how the head chef of Al Muntaha is guided by three pillars — innovation, authenticity and creativity — to create magic in the kitchen.
Middle East Franchise Market Overview
Restaurants, like any other business, aim to adopt a model that enables them to make a profit and viably expand their interests in untapped markets and benefit from their profit potential. One model that has become increasingly popular as a way of achieving these goals is franchising. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director and owner of Glee Hospitality Solutions, breaks down the regional market
The Middle East leads international tourism arrivals in 2019
Major sporting events, including the Tokyo Olympics, and cultural events such as Expo 2020 Dubai are expected to have a positive impact on the sector.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts ranked first for Middle East hotel brand supply and pipeline
Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA opened 11 properties under a diverse range of brands in 2019, introducing new modern and tech-enabled concepts.
Bridging the gap with Wyndham’s Panos Loupasis
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continues to expand across the Middle East with a pipeline of 23 additional properties and over 4,600 planned between now and 2023. Panos Loupasis, Vice President Development – Middle East & Africa for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, discusses the company’s ambitious growth strategy and execution.
Middle East and Africa hotel performance update
Hotels in the Middle East reported mixed July 2019 performance results, while hotels in Africa posted increases across the three key performance metrics, according to data from STR.
Constructing the Middle East
Find out more about nine construction companies based in the Middle East that are shaping the hospitality landscape.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach, Dubai debuts in the Middle East
Marriott International today announced the official debut of Delta Hotels by Marriott into Middle East and Africa with Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach, Dubai.
Top hoteliers weigh in
HN hears from hoteliers who are coping with the current hospitality landscape and optimistic about its future.
