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Managing director Joumana Dammous-Salamé Publication manager Randa Dammous-Pharaon Publications deputy manager Rita Ghantous
One who launches ambitious projects to solidify their reputation as an industry leader in the region is a true beacon of success. Nouhad Dammous (2018) Late editor-in-chief Docteur Honoris Causa
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FROM COFFEE TO CLUBBING AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN Hospitality News Middle East’s editorial team uncovers the latest developments in the region, with a special focus on the coffee industry, nightlife and emerging markets. Coffee consumers are savvier than ever. According to The Brainy Insights, the specialty coffee market is estimated to grow from USD 53.67 billion in 2021 to USD 152.69 billion by 2030. This spells good news for coffee shops and cafes everywhere, many of which were significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic that gripped the world for more than two years. Indeed, with Covid-19 now largely behind us, a greater number of people have reverted to drinking coffee outside their homes, despite an increase in coffee prices. There's no doubt that millennials and Generation Z are fueling coffee consumption. Their dependence on takeaway and specialty coffee is unlike anything we have witnessed before, and, according to the experts, things are only getting better for the industry as a whole. Read more about how the market is faring in our special coffee report (pages 54-69). Just as rich and tasty, chocolate makes an appearance in this issue of Hospitality News Middle East (page 74). Chocolatiers and pastry chefs share their favorite products and which trends have caught their eye. Staying on the “dark” theme, we also explore the nightlife scene across the Middle East by speaking with several big names in the industry. Having announced a series of ambitious nightlife projects in the UAE and on the northern coast of Egypt, among other locations, these key industry players tell us why they are investing now and what’s on the horizon (page 40). Finally, our country reports have carved a niche as a valuable deep dive into the hospitality landscape of key Middle Eastern nations. In this issue, we shine the spotlight on Iraq, the UAE and KSA, examining the opportunities and challenges that these important markets present and what the future holds for them. The editorial team
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NEWS 08 10 16 18 22
In-depth news and interviews from around the region Industry + calendar Hotels Food & beverage Chefs Suppliers
EVENTS SEEN AND HEARD 24
What we learned at FHS Dubai
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Horeca Jordan celebrates successful eighth edition Saudi Horeca – back in business
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Marc Antoine Ghazal
HORECA NETWORK
BUSINESS TRENDS 30
A life of luxury
COUNTRY REPORT 32
UAE country report: the great rebound
EYE ON 34 36
On the up: Mapping out East Africa’s Potential Behind the scenes: Baghdad's hospitality potential
TOURISM 38
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HORECA Jordan
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Nightlife
A new kind of tourism in KSA
INFLUENCERS 40
6 Knights of hospitality
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN 50
Eco style: sustainable interior design trends
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It’s about the guest, not the chef
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SPECIAL REPORT: COFFEE 56 58 60 62 64 66 68
The Middle East on the world’s coffee map How to make your coffee shop stand out What’s trending in coffee across the Middle East? Coffee break with Sucafina A brew with the coffee experts 10 coffee trends to watch in 2022 Wake up and smell the coffee machines
SOLUTIONS MANAGEMENT 70
A quick guide to launching a startup
HUMAN RESOURCES 71
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Solutions
Performance management revolution
GREEN 72
What’s behind ESG in tourism
THECHNOLOGY 73
The new normal of mobile wifi
PRODUCT ZONE FOOD 74
5 chocolate masters spill the beans
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Uplifting chocolate chip shortbread
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New products
CHOCOMANIA ON THE MARKET
Coming issue Dec 2022- Jan 2023 • Special report Spirits and bar essentials • Influencers Hospitality consultants • Equipment Robotics and automation • Food Fish and seafood • Beverage Arak, wine and champagne
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