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Everyone talks about talent retention. Nobody talks about the roster. Until the industry gets honest about burnout, the revolving door keeps spinning.
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openingDubai4 months ago
Three major hotel F&B concepts opening on the Palm before year end
hypeAbu Dhabi4 months ago
Nobu is reportedly scouting a second Abu Dhabi location on Saadiyat
trendGCC-wide4 months ago
The sommelier shortage is real — and getting worse
peopleDubai4 months ago
A well-known F&B Director just jumped from a luxury hotel group to a standalone restaurant group
trendRiyadh4 months ago
Riyadh's nighttime economy is booming — and the talent drain is beginning
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