Regional hotel pipelines: from vision to reality
The regional hotel investment and development environment is undoubtedly dynamic, buoyed by a robust pipeline of ambitious and diverse projects. Kostas Nikolaidis, senior account manager MEA for STR, maps out the hotel projects which are collectively transforming the Middle East into a world-class tourism destination.
Aqaba in focus with Sebastien Mariette, GM of Kempinski Hotel
Seasoned hotelier Sebastien Mariette has witnessed Aqaba’s development firsthand. As GM of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea and area GM of Kempinski Levant and KSA, he shares his insights on the popular Red Sea destination, how the hospitality sector is shaping up and the contributions of Kempinski to its growth.