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Time Out Group, the global media and hospitality business, today announces that Tarcila Steter has joined the Company as Director of Engineering and Technology with immediate effect. Tarcila brings 20 years of experience working within the industry across the UK, Netherlands, Brazil and the United States. Within her new role at Time Out Group, Tarcila aligns the technology and business objectives by shaping the engineering culture of the Company by focusing on simplicity, scalability, problem solving and successful delivery. Tarcila leads all aspects of Time Out’s technology platforms, including the front-end, back-end and operations of the website, ecommerce platform and more. Tarcila is based in London and reports to Julio Bruno, CEO of Time Out Group.  Tarcila previously worked at Time Out in 2016, as the Group’s Technology Director of Delivery and Operations. In 2018, she relocated to Amsterdam and joined The Leisure Group as Director of Engineering.  Tarcila has  held various senior positions including the Vice President of Technology & Operations at Wunderman SP. She also consulted for a number of renowned brands such as Just Eat, OYO, Telefonica, Diageo, Microsoft and Sky Media.  Tarcila Steter, Director of Engineering and Technology of Time Out Group, said: “I am thrilled to return to Time Out! I can’t wait to hit the ground running and build upon the opportunities this role presents. I am looking forward to leading our incredible team of engineers and the larger tech

Time Out, the global media and hospitality brand that helps people explore and experience the soul of the city, debuts its first global Travel Survey. The findings reveal that travellers are in search of a fusion of city and nature for their future trips. This emerging trend follows the results revealed from the global poll of more than 21,000 people, which indicates that more than a third are planning a city getaway this year. Despite the pandemic emptying city centres in 2020, the survey reveals that just as many travellers are craving the unique culture and diversity of city holidays (41%) in 2021 as are planning nature and countryside escapes (42%). More people will be looking to travel with partners (16%) and family (14%) than friends (10%), with the majority (67%) saying they will travel by plane. A fifth of respondents (19%) want to travel to both city and nature destinations this year. This has led Time Out editors worldwide to agree that when travel eventually resumes, there will be a greater pull toward two-part city and nature travel experiences. This ‘fusion trip’ trend will involve travellers exploring city neighbourhoods and their food and drink scenes, while discovering less-crowded culture spots and attractions. Following a few days of city exploration, travellers will venture out to find nearby nature trails, wide-open spaces and other outdoor activities. Time Out International Editor, James Manning says: “It’s been a hard year for city life and for travel, s

Time Out Group, the global media and hospitality business, has joined the pledge If Not Now, When?, which demands action for #blacklivesmatter with agreed actions for clear and positive change. Time Out Group, alongside over 70 business leaders, have already signed the Open Letter for action. The If Not Now When? Campaign has been instigated by ‘diversity and inclusion in business’ campaigners Audeliss and INvolve, led by Suki Sandhu OBE. Originally conceived as an open letter for action on Black inclusion in business, the new campaign takes the movement to the next level, working with those at the very top of UK businesses to provide a way forward in creating meaningful and long term change. The campaign provides organisations with the practical help, data, knowledge, tools, and confidence to have the difficult conversations and implement the actions necessary to change the real-life experiences of Black and other ethnically diverse individuals within their organisations. In signing, Time Out Group commits to reporting on the sustainable and long-term actions implemented to address Black inclusion in the workplace. These actions, which will be documented in an annual report from signatories, include; Diversifying the face of our organisations: Setting targets for diverse candidate slates for every position and holding recruiters accountable for presenting diverse shortlists. More specifically, setting targets on Black talent in our candidate slates Measuring: Investigating t

Time Out Market, the world’s first food and cultural Market rooted in editorial curation, announces Sandy El Hayek has joined the company as General Manager of Time Out Market Dubai in Souk Al Bahar. Sandy brings a wealth of experience and industry expertise to the position and will play a critical role in the successful launch and business growth of Time Out Market Dubai. The Market will be the largest food hall in the UAE and fully licensed with a curated mix of Dubai’s famed homegrown culinary and cultural concepts. Sandy will manage 17 award winning chefs and restaurateurs, three bars and cultural and entertainment spaces spanning 43,000 sq ft, including a 3,000 sq ft wraparound terrace overlooking the Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa. Sandy will report to Didier Souillat, CEO of Time Out Market. Sandy’s career spans over 15 years in hospitality across Sweden and UAE, including eight years in Dubai. Sandy is also a certified wine sommelier. Most recently, Sandy served as the F&B Operations Manager for Nakheel Group, launching Depachika Food Hall on Palm Jumeirah and the Food District at The Pointe. Prior to that, she held senior management positions within award-winning dining and retail concepts including La Serre Bistro & Boulangerie in Downtown Dubai and Galeries Lafayette, amongst others.   Sandy El Hayek, General Manager of Time Out Market Dubai, said: “I look forward to working with Didier and the wider Time Out team as we prepare the launch of Time Out Market Du

Time Out Market President and Creative Director, João Cepeda, has been awarded Revista de Vinhos’ Gastronomy Personality of the Year. The popular Portuguese wine magazine recognises João for his innovative Time Out Market concept, noting ‘the merit of the idea, the boldness shown and the recognition of the internationalisation of the concept.’ As the former Time Out Portugal Editor, João pioneered the idea of bringing Time Out’s beloved media brand into physical form with Time Out Market. In 2014, Time Out Market was born in Lisbon, quickly gaining international attention. Today, the flagship is the country’s number one tourist attraction. Time Out Market has expanded rapidly with five locations in North America with other locations in the pipeline including Dubai opening this year, London Waterloo and Porto in 2022 and Prague in 2025. João Cepeda said: “With the majority of Time Out Market locations being overseas, I am especially proud to be seen and recognised at home and win this award for Personality of the Year in Gastronomy. A big thank you to Revista de Vinhos and to all of the Time Out Market team, whose talents have contributed to helping make this award win possible.”  Revista de Vinhos Time Out Market is a food and cultural market which brings the best of the city under one roof: its best chefs, drinks and cultural experiences - based on editorial curation. The first Time Out Market opened in Lisbon in 2014 and Miami, New York, Chicago, Montreal and Boston follo

Time Out Market Dubai, set to open early this year in the heart of Downtown Dubai’s iconic Souk Al Bahar, is excited to announce four additional restaurateurs joining the Market. This includes two exclusive new concepts and two established restaurant favourites. Fulvio's, a brand new, innovative Italian concept curated by Fulvio Opalio, head chef at Orange Hospitality, will offer mouth-watering Tuscan flavours, while Liban by Allo Beirut is a new elevated expression on the Lebanese street food scene. Time Out Market Dubai also welcomes Al Fanar, which brings a taste of traditional Emirati delights to the venue, and Long Teng, known for its award-winning Cantonese dishes, will further extend the array of cuisines on offer. These exciting chefs and restaurants will join the 13 previously announced culinary talents, including: MASTI, BB Social Dining, folly by Nick & Scott in association with Gates Hospitality, Vietnamese Foodies, Pickl, Pitfire, Brix, Nightjar, Reif Japanese Kushiyaki, Little Erth by Nabz&G, Scoopi Café and brand new offerings, Two Leaves by Project Chaiwala and Local Fire by The Mattar Farm.  The line-up of chefs and restaurants will be on offer to visitors within a spectacular space spanning more than 43,000 sq ft, including an impressive 3,000 sq ft wraparound outdoor terrace. The views overlook the impressive Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa. Time Out Market global creative team collaborated with Time Out Dubai city experts and local interior designers,

Time Out Market Dubai is set to offer Dubai foodies an incredible taste of the city’s most loved local restaurants and cultural entertainment when it opens its doors at Souk Al Bahar, in Downtown Dubai early next year. The new culinary hotspot is set to feature 17 local restaurants. Today, a further five foodie favourites are being announced to join an already impressive line-up - with more to come.  The independent and culinary genius restaurants joining the culturally curated mix are: unconventional Japanese concept, Reif Japanese Kushiyaki; vegan café Little Erth by Nabz&G; artisanal ice cream spot Scoopi Café. Further to this, Time Out Market Dubai will also launch with two exclusive concepts by locally renowned brands - Two Leaves by Project Chaiwala, a celebrated chai concept and Local Fire by The Mattar Farm, the smoked meat powerhouse. These culinary delights in one fully licensed location will be a new exciting dining and cultural destination for residents and visitors alike.  These latest additions will join the eight previously announced concepts including MASTI, BB Social, folly by Nick & Scott as part of Gates Hospitality, Vietnamese Foodies, Pickl, Pitfire, Brix and Nightjar. The spectacular space in the beautiful Souk Al Bahar spans over 43,000 sq ft including an impressive 3,000 sq ft wraparound outdoor terrace overlooking The Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa. This Time Out Market will be the largest food hall in Dubai and the UAE. Didier Souillat, CEO of Time

Today, Time Out reveals the Iconic Eats list, which showcases 46 dishes that best represents the flavours of cities around the globe, as voted by locals. Over 38,000 people voted for their city's most iconic dish, and the results are not what you might expect. Time Out believes that food is the best way to emotionally connect to a city and its people - to discover and experience the soul of the city. The 2020 Iconic Eats list showcases the dishes that locals believe everyone should try when visiting their city, from internationally recognised gastronomic touchstones to local classics that you’ll struggle to find anywhere else. In Portugal, many would assume city locals would be united in suggesting the delicious custard tart called pastel de nata. But the majority of Porto residents advocated the city’s own  francesinha, a stacked meat sandwich drizzled in melted cheese, which took 65% of the vote, while Lisbon locals thought bacalhau (15%), dried and salted cod, was the main dish of their city for visitors to try.  The UK is known for being a culinary melting pot with some of the world's best chefs, yet Londoners believe their city’s most iconic dish is the simple-yet-tasty fish and chips (19%). The people of Edinburgh urge visitors to try the traditional haggis (23%) while nearly half of Brummies (49%) want the balti curry recognised as their most iconic dish, since it was popularised in the city in the 1970s.  Tacos seem to be the most popular food within US cities, as Aus

Time Out Market New York, the food and cultural destination located in Dumbo, Brooklyn, announces an exciting partnership with ADMERASIA, the multicultural marketing agency dedicated to raising awareness in the Asian American and BIPOC community. Together, they will be introducing A Taste of Chinatown, a pop-up located at Time Out Market New York featuring delicious tasting menus from four selected Chinatown restaurants on December 5th and 6th from 11AM - 4PM, to celebrate and support local businesses within the neighborhood. The weekend will offer a true taste of Chinatown with mouth-watering dishes like Beef and Enoki Mushroom Skewers, Chicken Steamed Dumplings and Honey Walnut Prawns. Guests can top off their meals with flavorful mochi donuts and delectable cream puffs.Time Out Market collaborates with ADMERASIA’s [R]Evolution initiative, a mission to highlight the work of Asian American entrepreneurs, entertainers and organizations to support Chinatown — an area of New York City that has suffered from financial hardship with the decline in business, visitors and rise in xenophobia during the Pandemic. Through the partnership, Time Out lends its platform to showcase beloved independent businesses, culture and cuisine in key cities as part of its Love Local Campaign. “Members of our business community have suffered great loss. In these trying times, we need to stand together and support them in every way we can. Chinatown is more than just a neighborhood. It is a symbol for

Time Out Market Dubai, the food and cultural market rooted in editorial curation, today reveals a selection of its acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs joining the first Market to launch in the Middle East. The brand-new Market will be located in Downtown’s Souk Al Bahar and is set to open to the public in the first quarter of 2021. The eight award-winning chefs and homegrown local favourites will be part of the 17 concessionaires joining the line-up at Time Out Market Dubai. Handpicked and tasted by local Time Out Dubai experts, the culinary talent features Dubai foodie favourites including: Indian fusion concept MASTI; Modern Eastern eatery BB Social; extraordinary European cuisine from folly by Nick & Scott; local hero Vietnamese Foodies; simply delicious burgers by Pickl; Dubai’s favourite ‘New York meets Neapolitan’ pizza place Pitfire; contemporary dessert specialists Brix and craft coffee roastery Nightjar. Time Out captures and showcases the excitement and diversity of each iconic city and Time Out Market brings it to life through food, drink and unique cultural experiences celebrating the soul of the city in an extraordinary casual-dining experience. With locations in Lisbon, Miami, New York, Boston, Montreal and Chicago, the Time Out Market portfolio enters Dubai in partnership with Emaar Malls. The Market is located in the heart of Downtown Dubai in Souk Al Bahar, an old-Arabia-themed retail, entertainment and dining destination. Time Out Market Dubai will boast sce