CHAPTER 51 In celebration of the inauguration of the first world-class hotel in the kingdom, several affluent local and foreign guests were invited. The management also requested the local and international press to cover the event. The inauguration was set to attract prestigious clients; therefore, they arranged the event to impress and amaze them. It started with a cocktail, serving wines produced locally but comparable to foreign offerings, followed by a short amenities tour to showcase the entertainment, recreation, and other offerings of the hotel, and lastly, the grand feast, which would highlight the culinary expertise of chefs hired by the hotel management for their client's satisfaction. The banquet would be served at the lavishly decorated grand ballroom of the hotel. As soon