8 Ways F&B businesses can prioritize sustainability
Establishing sustainable F&B trade practices is a win-win for the environment and businesses. Judith Cartwright, founder and managing director of Black Coral Consulting , shares her essential sustainability checklist for the sector.
Spotlight with Ligia Brasoveanu of DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah
Ligia Brasoveanu, GM of DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences, leads with excellence and serves with passion. Here, she talks about the local market and what’s coming up at the property.
Time out with Roman Ulyanov, founder and MP of Greeneration
Roman Ulyanov is a serial entrepreneur and visionary of the future. In addition to spearheading Greeneration, a leading food hub in Dubai, he serves as an investment director for a major international company. In this exclusive interview, we learn more about his work and how Greeneration is assisting businesses.
Targeting zero food waste in the hospitality industry
Paul Newnham, executive director at SDG2 Advocacy Hub, explains why creating a sustainable food system is a win-win all round.
Re-evaluating the luxury travel checklist
In an era when climate change concerns are constantly making headlines, hotel guests are today looking for travel experiences that offer both luxury and sustainability. Casey T. Carillo, interior designer at LW, explains how resort rewilding is providing a new, greener alternative for this important segment, while redefining the very essence of luxury travel in the process.
Sixty seconds with Biljana Nava Villarreal, executive chef of ME Dubai
Hailing from Serbia, Biljana Nava Villarreal brings something unique to the kitchen of ME Dubai, where she holds the position of executive chef. We caught up with her to hear about her culinary influences and the latest food trends in Dubai.
Rotana regional growth and sustainability focus
Rotana concludes the year with nine property signings in 2023, alongside a healthy pipeline of 50 scheduled openings.
Unleashing the F&B potential of emerging markets
In a region marked by transition and transformation, food entrepreneurs have plenty of choice when it comes to choosing a destination for a new project. However, while emerging markets are brimming with opportunities, they also present unique challenges. Christian Salloum, managing director of BrandPortunity F&B Consulting, offers a checklist for businesses eyeing openings in changing landscapes.
Honoring the high-flyers
Eleven trailblazing entrepreneurs were selected as finalists at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Startup Den 2023 recently, after edging the competition and impressing an esteemed judging panel with their forward-thinking, innovative business concepts. In a series of exclusive interviews compiled by HN and conducted by FHS, each finalist takes us on their start-up journey, from idea to implementation, and hurdles to highpoints.
Dubai records commendable tourism growth
According to Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the city welcomed 5.18 million international overnight visitors from January to March 2024.