Hospitality News Middle East: In-depth hotel news, analysis and trends

Premier Inn announces major GCC expansion plans

March 03,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Successfully executing cultural immersion for the experiential traveler with GM Elif Yazoglu

March 03,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Stephan Schupbach on Chedi Hospitality’s unbound approach to luxury hospitality

February 27,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Why travel technology is a get ahead or get left behind moment

February 24,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Youssef Akiki’s next cut: A steakhouse and butchery in Lebanon

February 24,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Heritage forward renovations with Aradhana Khowala, CEO of Aptamind Partners

February 18,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Redefining the hotel’s next chapter with Andre Saade, GM at Radisson Blu Minhal

February 13,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Designing tourism with purpose with Muna Haddad, founding CEO of Baraka Destinations

January 30,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Redefining family travel with Ozgur Cireli, GM of Rixos Bab Al Bahr

January 30,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Inside Doha’s wellness evolution with Kazem Shamas, GM of Al Messila

January 29,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Aline Asmar d’Amman on designing meaningful journeys

January 28,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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“The Power To Say Yes!” with Christine Assouad

January 27,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Hospitality at a crossroads with Fadeel G. Wehbe, MD of Sofitel Riyadh Hotel

January 15,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Jad Doumet on why boutique hotels bring the soul of Doha to life

January 10,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Eye on Bahrain with Tamer Farouk, general manager of Hilton Bahrain

January 08,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Crafting exceptional culinary experiences with Lise Timmer

January 06,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Naumi Hotel Dubai becomes launchpad for Middle East expansion says Bassam Zakaria

January 05,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Celebrating Gefinor Rotana’s 25 Years with Samer AbouAleiwi

December 10,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Inside Simon Khayat’s vision for elevating Saudi Arabia

December 08,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Imad Saade expands Shogun to Ghana and Egypt

December 08,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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The new generations role in hospitality with Amine Moukarzel

December 04,2025 0 Amine Moukarzel

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Fairmont The Palm’s GM Ugur Talayhan explores the future of luxury hospitality in Dubai

December 02,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Cultivating excellence in hospitality with Andrea Strim, GM of Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, Dubai

November 30,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Amsa Hospitality on delivering destination awareness

November 19,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Chris Wayne-Wills, cluster GM of JA on leading through adversity

November 17,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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A year of culinary triumphs for chef Tarek Alameddine

November 11,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Inside Saudi Arabia’s hospitality with Muhieddine Zok, GM of Fairmont Hotel Riyadh

November 10,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Federico Penzo on creating 360° guest experiences

November 05,2025 0 Hospitality News ME

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Dubai hotels unpacked with Alain Khalife, general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Marina

October 25,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Unlocking the power of total rewards with Karim El Berkch, hotel manager of Kempinski Hotel Muscat

October 21,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Saudi Arabia’s luxury hospitality evolution with Fredrik Blomqvist

October 20,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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The craft of high-end dining in Dubai with Damiano Ruggiero, general manager of Signor Sassi

October 20,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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A tribute to heritage with Mahmoud Sakr, GM of The Chedi Muscat

October 06,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Empathetic leadership with Marta Martin, hotel manager at Rosewood Doha

September 29,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

Suppliers

Shaping the future of the Middle East Industrial baking sector with Sachin Patil, industrial key account manager at Lesaffre Gulf FZE

September 26,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

Restaurants

Expansion plans on the menu with Karl Atallah, CEO and founder of Amar restaurants

September 24,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Exploring Signature Cave Cappadocia hotel with Cengiz Deveci, owner of HONEST GLOBAL

September 10,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Soulful hospitality in AlUla with Bhavesh Rawal, area GM of Ashar Valley

September 05,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Catalyzing change through green investments with Sylvia MateI

September 02,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Demystify decision-making in hotels with Anna-Marie Dowling, GM of Nofa Riyadh

August 21,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah’s hotel manager Rania Chamoun on the future of hospitality in Dubai

August 19,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Rosewood Doha in focus with managing director Juan Samso

August 16,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Sourdough: the slow-rise phenomenon with Mohamad Kreidly, founder and CEO of Sourdough Bakery & Café

August 13,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Celebrated catering brand Socrate to open a restaurant in DT Beirut, says GM Saadeddine Zeidan

August 13,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Lebanon’s hotel sector in focus with Roy Bou Gharios, GM of voco Beirut

July 29,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Empowering Omani’s talent with Maher Bahsoun, GM of Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah

July 24,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Dual-brand leadership decoded with Anders T. Dimblad, cluster GM

July 18,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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A taste of luxury with Christian Elkhoury, GM of The Ritz-Carlton DIFC

July 15,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Shaping a destination with Fredrik Reinisch, GM of Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek

July 03,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

Talking UAE-brand expansion with Sunset Hospitality Group

July 01,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Aline Kamakian on preserving Armenian heritage through worldwide hospitality

March 02,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

From a family table in Beirut to international acclaim, Aline Kamakian, founder and CEO of Fig Holding, has built Mayrig into a global ambassador for Armenian cuisine. A chef whose work extends from disciplined expansion to humanitarian service, she reflects here on preservation, purpose and an upcoming surprise for Lebanon.

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Esco-bar Coctel y Cocina: Awarded, elevated, expanding

March 02,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

Esco-Bar, the celebrated Lebanese bar-restaurant concept by MEC Concepts, takes its global expansion to new heights with the opening of Esco-Bar Coctel y Cocina in Palm West Beach Dubai in 2022.

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Al Khawajat Group: Celebrating lebanese cuisine from peak to coast

February 13,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

From mountain hospitality to urban dining and coastal seafood, the Al Khawajat Group’s concepts reﬂect Lebanon’s diverse landscape and rich culinary heritage.

Suppliers

Elevate your hotel coffee experience with the We Proudly Serve Starbucks® Program

February 25,2026 0 Hospitality News ME

Coffee remains one of the most frequently enjoyed items across hotel outlets. As a result, guests increasingly seek brands they recognize and associate with quality. The We Proudly Serve Starbucks® coffee program offers hotels a solution that combines brand familiarity, operational simplicity and premium quality.

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Two Swissôtel destinations In Türkiye one unforgettable journey

February 24,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

Blending Swiss precision with authentic Turkish hospitality, Swissôtel in Türkiye offers travelers two distinctive destinations designed around experience, wellbeing and cultural immersion.

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HORECA Lebanon’s Landmark 30th Edition

January 29,2026 0 Hospitality News ME

From April 21 to 24, 2026, HORECA Lebanon returns to Seaside Arena, Beirut, marking a defining milestone: 30 years as the region’s premier meeting place for the hospitality and foodservice industries.

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