Host 2023 showcases the future of innovation
Host 2023 is taking place at Fiera Milano from October 13 to 17, 2023. It has established itself as one of the world’s leading platforms for machines, technologies, semi-finished products, formats, accessories and services for professional hospitality, out-of-home and retail.
Looking into the future of luxury hospitality with David Wilson
HN spoke with David Wilson, an industry veteran and GM of Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, to find out what the future holds for the luxury property.
5 minutes with Etienne Sabbagh the visionary behind Baron
Etienne Sabbagh, owner of Baron restaurant, Beirut, has 23 years of expertise in F&B and operations management. In an exclusive interview he reveals the recipe for success.
The profitability vs sustainability balancing act
Putting zero-waste initiatives into practice successfully can be a challenge for businesses, but will pay dividends over time, as Bastien Blanc, hotelier and co-founder of TroKadero Management, explains.
Sustainability defines Middle East’s luxury travel sector
Sustainability is becoming an important consideration within the Middle East’s luxury travel sector, especially in the UAE, where 61 percent of residents are willing to pay a premium for more responsible, eco-friendly and sustainable tourism experiences.
Sustainability on the menu with Enrico Bartolini, Italy’s most Michelin-starred chef
Chef Enrico Bartolini’s five restaurants have a total of nine Michelin stars, making him Italy’s most Michelin-starred chef. In this exclusive interview, the accomplished chef tells us how he managed to open his first restaurant in Lombardy at the tender age of 25 and how he is currently managing thirty fine-dining and casual restaurants.
A greener picture of BOCA with Omar Shihab, founder and chief sustainability officer of BOCA restaurant
Omar Shihab, founder and chief sustainability officer of BOCA restaurant, is a versatile professional, who has taken on various roles in the hospitality industry. He has led a team of skilled chefs, managers, designers and experts to create exceptional hospitality concepts in the Gulf. A passionate advocate for sustainability, local sourcing and innovative dining experiences, Shihab has introduced several sustainability initiatives at BOCA, including waste reduction and local sourcing. He has been recognized for his efforts, winning the Gault&Millau UAE 2022 Sustainability Champion award, and is also an advisor to the UAE Restaurant Group and represents Food Made Good UAE, Thriving Solutions and Azraq.
Steering travel and tourism toward a greener future through innovation
Dr. Jassim Haji, president of Global Artificial Intelligence Group, considers the ways in which tech is helping to put sustainability at the heart of sectoral development.
The path to zero waste
While environmental issues continue to concern the business world, many companies are yet to adopt practices that support sustainability. Daniel Solomon, founder of HeroGo, provides some much-needed food for thought on how hospitality and F&B firms can become more eco-literate and reach zero waste.
Food delivery’s sustainable future
The F&B industry and food delivery services find themselves engaged in a tug of war, with businesses striving to increase profits while simultaneously considering the shift toward sustainability, which inevitably brings about operational changes. Tech disruptor and global entrepreneur Mohamed Al Fayed, CEO and co-founder of Grubtech, tackles the challenges faced by the industry to establish a delicate balance between financial growth and environmental consciousness.