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Reem Mall appoints TGP International to lead strategy for new food & beverage hub. 11 August 2026 Consultancy-me.com Abu Dhabi-based Reem Mall has appointed TGP International to lead the strategy and concepting process for a new food & beverage hub within the mall. With an area of 186,000 square metres hosting over 400 stores, Reem Mall is one of the larger malls in the Gulf Cooperation Council. The mall features over 20 market-leading home and specialty brands, including Zara, Nike, Sephora, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Calvin Klein, Brands for Less, Wagamama, Better Life, Chattels & More, Mood, The One and Suncoast. The development of a new food & beverage hub within the mall builds on Reem Mall's ambition to create a destination that goes beyond traditional retail by integrating shopping, dining, entertainment and community experiences within a single ecosystem. "Today's consumers look for destinations that offer authenticity, variety and an immersive sense of place. By placing food and beverage at the heart of the visitor journey, Reem Mall aims to create a destination that is as much about social interaction and discovery as it is about dining," explained Bruce von Kaufmann, Chief Operating Officer at Reem Mall. The new food & beverage concept will bring together a mix of regional concepts and international brands in one place. "This innovative project is designed to break the mould of traditional mall dining, seamlessly blending diverse, curated, regional and international culinary concepts alongside a family entertainment calendar in one vibrant social and entertainment ecosystem," said Von Kaufmann. Advisor: TGP International. In its role, TGP International will provide strategic advisory services focused on concept curation, food & beverage positioning, tenant mix strategy and commercial planning, ensuring the destination delivers an offering that resonates with residents and visitors. Headquartered in London, TGP International is a global hospitality consultancy and agency specialising in food & beverage. The firm works with developers, hotel groups, investors, operators and destination stakeholders, with its track record of 700+ projects including many iconic concepts around the world. "Partnering with TGP International allows us to set a new benchmark for retail and dining integration in the capital with contemporary experiential design and exceptional gastronomy," according to Von Kaufmann. Simon Wright, Founder and Chairman of TGP International, added: "The most successful retail destinations today are those that create meaningful reasons for people to visit, stay and return. Food and beverage has become one of the strongest drivers of that behaviour. We are delighted to be partnering with Reem Mall on this exciting project that delivers a compelling mix of experiences that reflect the evolving expectations of today's consumer."

TGP International appoints Shane Munro as Head of Hotels. TGP International has appointed Shane Munro as Head of Hotels, a newly created senior role designed to support the company's growing volume of hotel and hospitality advisory projects worldwide. The appointment reflects TGP International's continued commitment to the hotel sector, where the company partners with owners, operators, developers and investors across hotel F&B strategy, operational performance, concept development, interior design, guest experience, franchising and licensing. As demand increases for specialist support across hotel restaurants, bars, cafés and hospitality spaces, Munro's role is positioned to help strengthen the agency's senior advisory capability and provide clients with deeper operational, commercial and F&B expertise. Munro joins TGP International with more than 30 years of international hospitality experience across Europe, Asia, Africa and the United Kingdom. Most recently, he served as Global Vice President of Food & Beverage at Accor, where he helped shape and deliver F&B strategy across the group's Premium, Midscale and Economy brands, including Pullman, Mövenpick and Swissôtel. Throughout his career, Munro has led large-scale hotel and restaurant portfolios, developed restaurant, bar and café concepts, supported owners and operators with performance improvement and helped hotel brands respond to changing guest expectations. His experience spans luxury, premium, midscale, economy brands and lifestyle hospitality, bringing together operational knowledge, brand understanding and commercial discipline. As such, his remit will also include strengthening TGP's thought leadership and industry engagement across hotel F&B, helping clients address some of the most pressing challenges facing hotel restaurants, bars and hospitality spaces today. Commenting on his appointment, Shane Munro said, "Hotels are under increasing pressure to make every hospitality space work harder, from restaurants and bars to cafés, lounges, rooftops and event spaces. TGP International is already supporting a wide range of hotel and hospitality projects globally, and this role is about building on that momentum. I'm excited to work with the team to help clients create hotel F&B that is commercially stronger, operationally sharper and more relevant to both guests and local audiences." Simon Wright, Founder and Chairman of TGP International, said, "Shane's appointment is a response to the growing level of hotel work we are delivering and the increasing demand from the industry for more specialist, commercially grounded hospitality support. We have long believed that F&B, operations and guest experience play a central role in hotel performance and asset value. Shane brings the senior global experience needed to help us deepen that offer and support clients at a greater scale." The appointment reinforces TGP International's integrated approach to hospitality advisory, bringing together strategy, F&B expertise, brand development, operations and design advisory. It also supports the company's wider work across hotels, mixed-use developments, hospitality-led destinations and lifestyle assets, where clients are increasingly seeking joined-up solutions that connect commercial performance with guest experience and place-making. The appointment also strengthens TGP International's wider 360-degree hotel hospitality offer, including dedicated expertise in wellness hospitality advisory and commercial kitchen design. By connecting wellness strategy, spatial planning, operational flow and back-of-house infrastructure, TGP supports hotel clients with a more integrated approach to hospitality asset performance, from guest-facing experience through to the systems and spaces that enable delivery.