How have you seen the F & B industry evolve over the years in Bahrain and in the region?
Well, as you’ ve witnessed, hospitality & F & B have been a stable undisturbed market for the longest time with bigger players growing bigger each year till airbnb, Tripadviser, Agoda and Talabat happened. Consumers have started dictating what they want, commenting on what they don’ t like and brands are being forced to respond to their queries to maintain their desired market share.
Culinaire & Beyond is extremely aware of current and future trends, and we’ re certain we can utilize this knowledge to ad value to both sectors in this disruptive, ever changing environment. Furthermore, as you must have witnessed services and products are witnessing a mammoth change. People no longer want to buy‘ things’, they want to be roped into a memorable experience and we advise every brand to be careful not to take this.
How can those interested in your services approach you?
We’ re happy to meet clients at our office located in the heart of Bahrain, at Bahrain Bay. We value our one to one conversations with clients since we believe human interaction supersedes all electronic exchanges. However we’ re equally proactive in replying to queries via e-mail or telephone.
What further changes do you expect to see in the FnB & Hospitality industry in the region?
I can envision exponential growth is the F & B and hospitality sectors in Bahrain based on the insights we have gathered over time as well as by analysing the predicted increase in tourists to Bahrain.
Tourists and residents alike love experimenting with unique FnB concepts, and we see a welcoming shift in local businesses catering to the local acquired fusion of great taste and a memorable experience to boost.
How do you feel about the ever-expanding FnB industry in the Kingdom?
The F & B industry is booming with a vast potential for growth, and many Bahraini businesses and entrepreneurs are great and very creative talents that withholds opportunities to develop its business to franchises that can obtain a higher share in the neighboured region market. Thus, contribute to this Sectors growth plus set Bahrain as a trend-setter market that has well developed Brands carried out to the GCC and Global markets.
I truly believe that Bahrain’ s image as an affordable tourist destination also contributes to the growth of the hospitality industry. At Culinaire & Beyond, our vision to achieve runs in parallel with The Economic Vision 2030 launched by His Majesty King Hamid bin Isa Al Khalifa, and we are fully committed to work hand in hand for the progress of the Kingdom, especially the touristic and hospitality sector which plays a vital role in contributing to the nation’ s treasury.
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