In this issue, we caught up with the Group Chief Commercial Officer of Accor and his IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey) team about the group’s expansion plans and their latest property on the palm. We also discuss the trends shaping the future of the food and nutrition industry, interview His Excellency Nicola Lener, the Ambassador of Italy to the UAE, and Carlo Ferro, President of the Italian Trade Agency, and introduce you to the Leaders in F&B Awards 2021 winners.