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Monday, 27 October 2008

A picture speaks a thousand words

Travel & Hospitality
So why does the meetings industry circulate such terrible imagery?

A picture speaks a thousand words

Avoid all weather reports, plan for rain and shine

Travel & Hospitality
In times of economic uncertainty, hoteliers should remember to keep one eye on the current situation and another on the future.

Avoid all weather reports, plan for rain and shine

Thursday, 23 October 2008

Celeb chefs: cause or solution?

Travel & Hospitality
Are celebrity chefs partly to blame for our draining F&B talent pool - or do they in fact have the solution?


Tuesday, 21 October 2008

I beg to differ

Travel & Hospitality
Why Atlantis, The Palm is not my cup of tea.

I beg to differ

Thursday, 16 October 2008

Offsets: The path to neutrality

Travel & Hospitality
Fairmont Dubai's eco-champion Alka Patel takes a look at carbon offsets, considers how they can help hotels and suggests the best way for a property to set out on the route to neutrality.

Offsets: The path to neutrality

Wednesday, 15 October 2008

It all happens in the kitchen

Travel & Hospitality
Journeying through Scandinavia, hotel industry expert Guy Wilkinson finds himself consumed with passion for an innovative meetings venue - and considers the impact of creative refurbishing.

It all happens in the kitchen

Tuesday, 14 October 2008

Why does marketing matter?

Travel & Hospitality
The importance of marketing was brought to my attention last month by the Ramadan-related offers I received.

Why does marketing matter?

Monday, 13 October 2008

How to become famous

Travel & Hospitality
I was back in the UAE last month. It was a whirlwind of meetings, all of them interesting and stimulating.


Sunday, 12 October 2008

No time like the present

Travel & Hospitality
You only have to look at Dubai's quick rise to fame as a leading tourism destination to see what can be achieved here.

No time like the present

Saturday, 11 October 2008

You snooze you lose

Travel & Hospitality
With the Dubai road network cracking under the pressure following the mass return from vacations, and with normal working hours resumed after Ramadan, it is time to concentrate on building your team.

You snooze you lose

Thursday, 09 October 2008

It’s time to stop passing the buck

Travel & Hospitality
No one is perfect — not you, not I, not anyone — and no travel business is perfect either.

It’s time to stop passing the buck

Balancing bricks, brains and brands

Travel & Hospitality
Anyone can build a fancy hotel, but a truly great hotel will earn repeat custom by giving guests an unforgettable experience.

Balancing bricks, brains and brands

Wednesday, 08 October 2008

Is the bubble about to burst?

Travel & Hospitality
Has the Middle Eastern hospitality market reached saturation point?

Is the bubble about to burst?

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Check in, log on and blog with Room 213

Travel & Hospitality
It’s difficult to imagine the hotel of the future, but for some industry experts it is only a matter of time before guests are clicking themselves to sleep.

Check in, log on and blog with Room 213

Tuesday, 23 September 2008

Risky business

Travel & Hospitality
Leisure operators need to assess their risk management strategies in order to both protect themselves and their customers.

Risky business

Monday, 22 September 2008

Healthy eating: More than just a fad

Travel & Hospitality
Patrons at restaurants in the UAE are serious about eating more healthily.

Healthy eating: More than just a fad

Lessons to be learned from XL debacle

Travel & Hospitality
The UK’s third largest travel firm, XL Leisure Group, hit the headlines last week after going bust.

Lessons to be learned from XL debacle

Are you ready for action?

Travel & Hospitality
With the region starting to attract big events, the Meetings Industry needs to be prepared for the onslaught, says Gemma Greenwood.

Are you ready for action?

Saturday, 20 September 2008

Is there a talent shortage?

Travel & Hospitality
There is much talk in the Middle East about talent shortages. It is true that in this fast growing market supply has not always met demand.

Is there a talent shortage?

Thursday, 18 September 2008

How green are your vegetables?

Travel & Hospitality
Fairmont Dubai's eco-champion Alka Patel discusses the merits for hotels of using organic produce and gives hoteliers food for thought with advice on how to turn their kitchens green.

How green are your vegetables?

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  1. EXCLUSIVE: PR guru says Dubai needs 'softer image' 7
    25 Nov ' 09 at 17:02
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