We were pleased to be platinum sponsors again this year at the annual Global Restaurant Investment Forum at the Future Hospitality Summit.
Leading two forward-thinking panel discussions as well as a video podcast focused on the conception and delivery of the KSA’s premier food hall, Al Mamlaka Social Dining, we reflected on the significant changes that have been taking place since last year's event, alongside major players in the Middle East's restaurant and hospitality industry.
THE CHANGING F&B LANDSCAPE AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE FUTURE OF DINING & SPACES IN KSA
How are F&B concepts in KSA adapting to consumer preferences and the goals of developers?
We had the chance to discuss just this in Simon Wright’s panel discussion with Talar Keshishian, Senior Manager Leasing – Retail Development at Red Sea Global; Madan Manjeshwar, Director of Finance at Almoajil Holding Hospitality; and Vikram Natarajan, CEO of Kayanee.
How are F&B concepts in KSA adapting to consumer preferences and the goals of developers?
Major themes the panel touched on included the desire for spaces that are social and inclusive; the increasing mix of international trends with concepts that align with local tastes and identities; and, the emergence of homegrown chefs and entrepreneurs.
THE IMPORTANCE OF F&B MASTER PLANNING FOR BUILDING THE FUTURE COMMUNITIES OF KSA
In our second panel discussion, Nichola Beskine-Taylor, Partner at TGP International, explored the role that F&B plays in large-scale master planning and development projects today.
This engaging topic was covered with Andrew Williamson, Senior Director - Retail Development at Red Sea Global, and Jihad Dirani, Senior Director, Retail Leasing at Cenomi Centres.
TGP International, explored the role that F&B plays in large-scale master planning and development projects today.
Major topics the group touched on included the rise of food halls in the Middle East, how giga projects are the new frontier for F&B innovation, and the increasingly pivotal role that F&B plays in RDE developments and community development within new urban cityscapes.
HOW TO TRANSFORM AN UNDERUTILISED SPACE INTO A BUSTLING DINING HUB
As part of this year’s line-up of content at GRIF at FHS, Daniel Morgan, Partner at TGP International, discussed the exciting journey taken to conceptualise and deliver Al Mamlaka Social Dining at the Kingdom Centre—introducing a brand-new destination for dining and socialising in the heart of Riyadh, while simultaneously redefining the food hall model for KSA.
To learn more about how TGP is pioneering change in KSA's dining landscape, read our full case study on Al Mamlaka Social Dining!
