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Thursday, 18 September 2008

The Gulf's tourism boom

Travel & Hospitality
There are few industries that show more potential in the Middle East than travel and tourism.

The Gulf's tourism boom

Wednesday, 17 September 2008

Highs and lows of working abroad

Travel & Hospitality
Hospitality Graduate Recruitment managing director Jeff Ross advises hospitality school graduates to think carefully before applying for international jobs and offers some tips on working overseas.

Highs and lows of working abroad

Saturday, 13 September 2008

The honour of being a waiter

Travel & Hospitality
Industry expert Guy Wilkinson manages to find the elusive Basil Fawlty's latest project while visiting Oman, leading him to ask why the service industry is not appreciated in the region.

The honour of being a waiter

Wednesday, 10 September 2008

It’s good to talk

Travel & Hospitality
The industry's cloak-and-dagger approach is hindering its progress.

It’s good to talk

Tuesday, 09 September 2008

You have to be in it to win it

Travel & Hospitality
The disappointment of the performance of Middle Eastern countries in the Beijing Olympic Games has raised the issue of how governments across the region can work with the sports industry to better organise the sector and produce elite athletes.

You have to be in it to win it

Truth, lies and damned statistics

Travel & Hospitality
There has been a boom in pessimistic stories about the state of the Middle East hotel market of late.

Truth, lies and damned statistics

Monday, 08 September 2008

The bling factor

Travel & Hospitality
Discerning travellers are now turning their back on grandiose decadence in pursuit of a more subtle and sophisticated approach.

The bling factor

Friday, 05 September 2008

Ramadan Kareem

Travel & Hospitality
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish Ramadan Kareem to all Caterer Middle East's readers.

Ramadan Kareem

Tuesday, 26 August 2008

The show must go on

Travel & Hospitality
When client cutbacks kick in, spice up their life with some theatrics, says Gemma Greenwood.

The show must go on

Putting secondary spend first

Travel & Hospitality
Leisure operators need to prioritise secondary spend revenue streams in order to maximise profitability.

Putting secondary spend first

Sunday, 24 August 2008

The Middle East travel market: An untapped goldmine

Travel & Hospitality
The full potential of the region’s outbound market is yet to be realised, says Gemma Greenwood.

The Middle East travel market: An untapped goldmine

Saturday, 23 August 2008

How to weather the perfect storm

Travel & Hospitality
British Airways commercial director Middle East Paul Starrs discusses the impact of Emirates Airline's imminent move to 0% commission on the UAE's agent community.

How to weather the perfect storm

Friday, 22 August 2008

Simplicity in searching for sales

Travel & Hospitality
Starwood Hotels and Resorts e-commerce manager Jitendra Jain simplifies the concept of search engine marketing for Tech Talk readers and provides possible strategies for your property.

Simplicity in searching for sales

Wednesday, 20 August 2008

Is 'small' the next big thing?

Travel & Hospitality
Despite the ambition of the Middle East hotel industry to be bigger, taller and grander, its next success may come from small luxury projects, as TRI Hospitality's Emma Davey explains.

Is 'small' the next big thing?

Tuesday, 19 August 2008

What are you really serving your customers?

Travel & Hospitality
Antibiotics and growth hormones aren’t items you find on most menus, but they could be lurking in every steak you serve.

What are you really serving your customers?

Monday, 18 August 2008

The Palm can learn from the Dead Sea

Travel & Hospitality
Hoteliers on The Palm can learn a lot from the experience of their colleagues working in properties near the Dead Sea in Jordan.

The Palm can learn from the Dead Sea

Hotels and hazardous waste

Travel & Hospitality
Fairmont Dubai's eco-champion Alka Patel assesses the damage that hotel hazardous waste can cause, and offers hoteliers advice on how to dispose of risky rubbish safely and responsibly.

Hotels and hazardous waste

Thursday, 14 August 2008

A systems approach to food safety

Travel & Hospitality
JohnsonDiversey Consulting's regional director, Abdul Rashid tackles ISO implementation.

A systems approach to food safety

Tuesday, 12 August 2008

Business on the edge - the new rules

Travel & Hospitality
Innovation may be important - but what is it and how can you do it? David Westley provides the tool kit.


Budget spreads roots in GCC

Travel & Hospitality
Premier Inn managing director Middle East Darroch Crawford discusses the growth of the budget hotel sector and what lies in store for the major players seeking to establish a profile.

Budget spreads roots in GCC

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