Celebrate Eid with a dash of Japanese Cuisine

Japanese cuisine, also known as Washoku, is a culinary tradition that has been refined over centuries. Its cultural and historical significance is deeply ingrained in the Japanese way of life. One of the hallmarks of Japanese cuisine is the emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients. This philosophy is known as shun, and it is an integral part of Washoku. During Eid, when Muslims around the world gather to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan, it is traditional to prepare a feast for family and friends. Incorporating seasonal ingredients into the meal is a way to honor this tradition, … Continue reading Celebrate Eid with a dash of Japanese Cuisine

A Lasting Impression: Shangri-La Colombo

Shereen Shabnam When I told my friends at Shangri-La Dubai that I was heading to Sri Lanka and will be staying at the Shangri-La Colombo, they were excited as much as I was and gushed about how amazing the property was – and they were very right as the hotel was just the perfect antidote I needed after a hectic schedule. Nestled in the heart of Colombo’s bustling business and entertainment district, Shangri-La Colombo overlooks the Indian Ocean  and is conveniently located in the heart of Sri Lanka’s commercial capital between the Galle Face Green Promenade and Beira Lake. As … Continue reading A Lasting Impression: Shangri-La Colombo

Good food & good vibes key to successful events in restaurants

Nelly Borsato Good food and good vibes are key to successful events in restaurants for several reasons. We recently opened two dining outlets in the bustling city of Dubai and while the two brands Salties Creek and The Deck are very different, the synergies that are common to both include the love for good food, a warm comfortable and friendly vibe and of course both restaurants share a common focus on being sustainable. Our family of unique, eclectic restaurants in Dubai with experienced service professionals include The Deck at voco hotel on the Palm, Salties Creek at Aloft Dubai creek, Salties … Continue reading Good food & good vibes key to successful events in restaurants

Indulge in Bateel’s exquisite Ramadan Collection

Celebrate the joy of Ramadan with Bateel’s luxurious collection of dates, chocolates and gourmet delights Given that dates are important in Ramadan, Bateel has unveiled its exclusive Ramadan 2023 collection across all its boutiques in the GCC and globally. A … Continue reading Indulge in Bateel’s exquisite Ramadan Collection

The Deck Long Table in voco Dubai The Palm to host Michelin Star Chefs, Miguel Angel de la Cruz and Fernando del Cerro

Provacuno, premium sustainable beef from Spain to feature in specially curated menu Dubai, UAE: The Deck, a vibrant environment friendly beachfront dining restaurant at the voco Dubai The Palm on West Beach, Palm Jumeirah welcomes Michelin Star Chefs serving dishes with … Continue reading The Deck Long Table in voco Dubai The Palm to host Michelin Star Chefs, Miguel Angel de la Cruz and Fernando del Cerro

Unrivalled Beachfront Experience: Four Seasons Hotel Tunis

Shereen Shabnam Staying recently at the Four Seasons Hotel Tunis on the Mediterranean shore of Tunis was a heartwarming experience. Located twenty minutes from the airport in the heart of the vibrant and exotic capital city, it is a short drive from the ancient Roman ruins of Carthage and the traditional village of Sidi Bou Said, . The Four Seasons Hotel Tunis is a modern Mediterranean oasis that offers a calm, laid-back beachfront escape that I enjoyed staying at as my room was a sanctuary of modern luxury and style that opened up to a terrace facing a lush garden … Continue reading Unrivalled Beachfront Experience: Four Seasons Hotel Tunis

Managing Service Quality in Luxury Organizations

Hakan Ozel Service is intangible, inseparable, variable, and perishable. Considering these, all great service providing companies have great customer service and employee cultures and focus their undivided attention on both customers and employees. They understand the service-profit chain, which links … Continue reading Managing Service Quality in Luxury Organizations

Travel is changing: will you be an Excited Experientialist or a Travel Tech-fluencer in 2033?

As an estimated 474 million tourists traveled internationally between January and July 2022 compared to 175 million in 2021, international tourism continues to bounce back. But how will we travel in 2033? A global research study – Traveler Tribes 2033 … Continue reading Travel is changing: will you be an Excited Experientialist or a Travel Tech-fluencer in 2033?