MERA: Together we are stronger
There is no doubt that 2020 is going to be a break-even year – where the battle will be focused on survival rather than make profits.
The Crossing Dubai appoints Michelin-starred chef Jitin Joshi as its culinary director
Renowned Michelin-starred chef Jitin Joshi has been appointed the new director of culinary at The Crossing Dubai. With an illustrious career spanning over 23 years and a remarkable culinary background, Joshi brings unrivaled talent and versatility to his new role.
Why hybrid coffee shops are a win-win
Combining caffeine hits with lifestyle fits, today’s coffee shops offer much more than a quick pitstop, as Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality explains.
How is COVID-19 impacting the ME’s restaurant industry?
According to the Eat App data, in March 2020, restaurants across the region saw an overall 60 percent decrease in customers in the weeks leading up to all restaurants shutting down.
Hyatt’s bold expansion across the Middle East
An incredible 45 percent of the properties that joined Hyatt’s system in 2022 were based in EAME markets. With 10 percent of Hyatt’s 117,000 rooms in the pipeline, the area continues to contribute to Hyatt’s growth trajectory through 2023.
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.
