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Devina is an experienced hospitality moderator and chairs the sessions at TO THE TABLE MEA.
Wednesday 18th November
09:00 - 09:50
Luxury hospitality in the MEA region often co-exists with uncertainty and challenging times, so learning to adapt and become resilient is important to thrive. This important session will cover key initiatives working in the MEA region to build operating models that anticipate and contend with disruption. The travellers of the future are prioritising experience-led, personalised service, so tailoring this in a luxury setting and using technology to make smarter decisions around design, procurement and staffing will be key.
Wednesday 18th November
13:40 - 14:30
Sustainability is increasingly embedded in F&B strategy across the region, but our expert panellists will scrutinise further to move beyond greenwashing and delve into the manufacturing lifecycle of products utilised, asking what responsible procurement genuinely requires. With ESG alignment becoming a defining factor for financial decisions, as well as an expectation from guests, our speakers will highlight sustainability ideas that inspire, motivate and deliver a return on investment.
Thursday 19th November
09:00 - 09:50
While early incarnations of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 were focused on broader tourism projects and eye-catching headlines, the Vision has been recalibrated more recently and we are seeing a greater emphasis on a hotels and guest capacity in both luxury and mid-scale sectors. Hotels are no longer seen as supporting infrastructure, they are now strategic, front-line investments with dining and culinary requirements. Our leading experts with delve into the latest news, project information and how the development is unfolding.
Thursday 19th November
13:40 - 14:30
The future is happening right now as an AI-driven guest experience pairs with data-powered operations and revenue optimisation. We have brought together leading technical experts to talk through the adaptation of smart hotel concepts and innovations that are appealing to the next generation of guests.
