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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Five things to consider when opening a restaurant in Dubai

Five things to consider when opening a restaurant in Dubai

Dubai is an extremely trend-conscious market, which means restaurant menus must be re-engineered every three to six months to stay relevant.

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AHIC 2021 returns to Dubai with four investment communities

AHIC 2021 returns to Dubai with four investment communities

Data will be a key feature of AHIC, with performance and pipeline analysis critical to planning future investments.

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The Middle East Tourism Summit: Collaboration is key to recovery

The Middle East Tourism Summit: Collaboration is key to recovery

The Middle East Tourism Summit which will also take place virtually on May 27, was held under the theme “Invest-Rebuild-Restart the tourism industry in the Middle East”.

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NH Hotels to debut in the Middle East with a new property in Dubai

NH Hotels to debut in the Middle East with a new property in Dubai

NH Hotels’ Dubai property will be part of Seven Hotel & Apartments, a mixed-use project that has a hospitality tower and a residential tower.

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Marriott Bonvoy portfolio expands in the UAE with two new properties

Marriott Bonvoy portfolio expands in the UAE with two new properties

The two new Aloft and Element projects add to Marriott’s inventory in the region almost 300 new hotel rooms and solidifies its presence.

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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts debuts on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah Island

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts debuts on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah Island

It occupies the first 18 floors of The Palm Tower, a new 52-story landmark development connected to the Nakheel Mall.

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Rabih Zein appointed as the GM of Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort

Rabih Zein appointed as the GM of Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort

Zein has nearly 20 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industries in the Middle East and Europe.

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Desert Adventures Tourism to extend into the KSA

Desert Adventures Tourism to extend into the KSA

Desert Adventures Tourism is the first Dubai-based destination management company to announce its plans to extend into the Kingdom.

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Brian Voelzing appointed director of operations at Restaurant Secrets Inc.

Brian Voelzing appointed director of operations at Restaurant Secrets Inc.

Voelzing’s responsibilities include concept development, feasibility studies, menu engineering, and many other F&B managerial tasks.

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