Hotel & Catering

What Hotel & Catering does

Hotel & Catering is a digital B2B trade publication serving the hospitality industry across the Middle East and GCC region, operated by BNC Publishing, a privately held media company headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The core product is the hotelandcatering.com digital magazine, which delivers daily news, executive interviews, supplier directories, regional F&B guides, and editorial coverage across hotels, catering, F&B, suppliers, and industry appointments. The platform is built on a standard digital publishing and content management system with no proprietary technology features disclosed.

The company monetizes through three primary streams: advertising sold to hospitality suppliers, brands, and service providers seeking access to its professional audience; recurring newsletter and magazine subscriptions; and a sizeable events and awards franchise that includes the Leaders in Hospitality Awards (with country-specific editions for the UAE, KSA, and Qatar), Leaders in F&B Awards, Sustainability Innovation Awards, Big Night Life Awards, and the GM Leaders, F&B Leaders, and Executive Housekeepers conferences. BNC Publishing also operates adjacent hospitality titles including Hotel News ME, and houses the Sustainability Innovation Forum on a sister domain (cbnme.com), creating a regional hospitality media cluster. The platform serves four primary customer segments: hospitality professionals, hotel groups and operators, hospitality suppliers and vendors, and investors and developers, with a horizontal segmentation approach across the GCC hospitality value chain.

Name

Hotel & Catering

Legal name

BNC Publishing

Website

https://hotelnewsme.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hotel & Catering is a digital B2B trade publication serving the Middle East hospitality industry, operated by BNC Publishing from Dubai, covering hotels, catering, F&B, and industry events through a digital magazine, portfolio of annual awards programs, and executive conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Trade Publication

akta.pro primary industry

Food, Cooking & Beverage Magazines (MPAJAEAF)

Keywords

• Hospitality industry news
• Trade publication
• Industry awards programs
• Editorial content
• Hospitality events

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising: The publication offers advertising opportunities to hospitality industry suppliers, brands, and service providers seeking to reach hospitality professionals and decision-makers through the digital magazine and website.
2. Subscription: The publication offers newsletter and magazine subscriptions to industry professionals seeking regular updates on hospitality news, awards, and events.
3. Events and Awards: Hotel & Catering organizes and hosts industry awards programs including Leaders in Hospitality Awards, Leaders in F&B Awards, Sustainability Innovation Awards, and Big Night Life Awards, generating revenue through event sponsorships and attendance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hotel & Catering is a B2B digital trade publication serving the Middle East hospitality industry. It operates a digital magazine covering hotels, catering, F&B, suppliers, people, and events, complemented by a portfolio of annual awards programs, leadership conferences, editorial Powerlists, regional dining guides, video content, and an industry jobs board.

Product overview

Hotel & Catering is a digital B2B publication serving the Middle East hospitality industry. The company operates a unified media platform consisting of the core digital magazine delivering industry news, features, and interviews, complemented by a portfolio of live events including the Leaders in Hospitality Awards, Leaders in F&B Awards, GM Leaders Conference, and various other industry conferences. The platform also produces editorial rankings (Powerlist series including Top 40 F&B All-Stars, Top 40 Hospitality Heavyweights, and Top 30 PR Hospitality Hotshots) and regional dining guides. Additional offerings include video interview content and a jobs board for hospitality professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leaders in Hospitality Awards: Annual awards program recognizing excellence in the hospitality industry across the Middle East region
• Leaders in F&B Awards
• GM Leaders Conference
• F&B Leaders Conference
• Sustainability Innovation Awards
• The Big Night Life Awards
• Powerlist

Products and services

• Hotel & Catering Digital Magazine A digital publication covering the hospitality industry in the Middle East, providing news, features, and interviews across hotels, catering, suppliers, people, and events. Available via subscription through the hotelandcatering.com website.
• Leaders in Hospitality Awards Annual awards program recognizing excellence in the hospitality industry across multiple regions including KSA, Qatar, and broader Middle East, with categories for hotels, F&B, and sustainability. Generates revenue through event sponsorships and attendance.
• Leaders in F&B Awards Awards program celebrating excellence in food and beverage within the hospitality sector across Middle East markets, with editions including KSA Awards. Generates revenue through event sponsorships and attendance.
• GM Leaders Conference Annual conference bringing together general managers and hospitality leaders for industry discussions and networking in the Middle East hospitality sector.
• Sustainability Innovation Awards Awards program recognizing sustainability initiatives and innovations in the hospitality and food service industry across the Middle East.
• Big Night Life Awards Awards program celebrating excellence in nightlife and entertainment venues across the Middle East hospitality sector.
• F&B Leaders Conference Conference focused on food and beverage trends and leadership in the hospitality industry, serving F&B professionals in the Middle East market.
• Executive Housekeepers Conference Conference dedicated to housekeeping and operational excellence in hospitality properties across the Middle East.
• Jobs Board Employment listing platform for the hospitality industry offering positions across freelance, full-time, internship, part-time, and temporary categories for hospitality professionals and employers.
• Powerlist Rankings (Top 40 F&B All-Stars, Top 40 Hospitality Heavyweights, Top 30 PR Hospitality Hotshots) Annual editorial power lists including Top 40 F&B All-Stars, Top 40 Hospitality Heavyweights, and Top 30 PR Hospitality Hotshots, recognizing influential leaders in the hospitality and F&B sectors.
• Regional F&B Guide Regional dining guides including Quintessential Qatar Top 20 and Dining in the Kingdom Top 20, highlighting premier dining destinations in specific Middle East markets.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hospitality Net: Global B2B hospitality industry news and jobs portal with a similar editorial/advertising model. Comparable in serving hotel and F&B decision-makers, though with broader geographic scope than Hotel & Catering.
• Hotelier Middle East: Long-established B2B trade title serving the Middle East hotel and hospitality industry. Competes for the same advertising pool, supplier audiences, and awards/event sponsorships in the GCC.
• Caterer Middle East: Trade publication focused on the F&B and catering side of Middle East hospitality. Directly comparable in subject matter (catering, F&B suppliers, chefs), audience, and advertiser base.
• Catersource: Major catering industry trade media and events brand in North America. Directly comparable in subject matter (catering industry suppliers and operators), advertising revenue model, and awards/conference portfolio.
• Hotel Business: US-based hospitality trade publication serving hotel operators and suppliers. Comparable as a B2B hotel trade title with advertising-supported editorial and event-adjacent products.
• Hotel News ME: Sister B2B hospitality publication under the same parent, BNC Publishing, covering hotel news across the Middle East and GCC. Direct overlap in audience (hospitality professionals), geography, and revenue model (advertising + events + awards).

Broad incumbents

• Skift: Well-funded digital travel and hospitality media brand covering global travel, hotels, and F&B with research and events. Competes for travel industry advertiser dollars and runs subscription/research products Hotel & Catering does not offer.

Emerging players

• Breaking Travel News: Hospitality and travel news outlet covering hotels, F&B, and tourism globally. Overlaps in editorial scope and audience, particularly for international hotel groups advertising into the Middle East.

Others

• BNC Publishing (parent portfolio): Parent media company of Hotel & Catering and Hotel News ME, publishing multiple sector-specific B2B titles in the Middle East. Relevant as the operating context, shared sales infrastructure, and bundled ad-inventory opportunity for the subject company.

Regional players

• Trade Arabia: Regional B2B trade news platform covering multiple industries across the Middle East. Comparable in geographic focus (GCC/MENA) and B2B advertising-driven model, though hospitality is one vertical among several.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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