Saudi MOT announces USD 113bn in investments to fast-track the future of tourism
Saudi Arabia’s minister of tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, announces USD 113 billion in portfolio investments aimed to drive high-value tourism, technology, investment and sustainability partnerships.
Industry excellence and innovation on the agenda at HORECA Kuwait
Plans are well underway for the 14th edition of HORECA Kuwait, the country’s premier hospitality and foodservice event, which takes place from January 19 to 21, 2026, at Kuwait International Fair – Hall 8.
Gulfood 2026 opens from 26 to 30 January with a major expansion
Running from 26th to 30th January 2026, Gulfood will enter a bold new era shaping global food trade with unmatched scale. Moreover, with 8,500 exhibitors representing 195 countries across 12 sectors, the event will redefine where the global food industry advances.
Elle & Vire Professionnel hosts exclusive afternoon tea with Gianluca Fusto at L’École Valrhona Dubai
Elle & Vire Professionnel recently welcomed a group of selected chefs to an exclusive afternoon tea and pastry demonstration at L’École Valrhona Dubai. Held on Monday, November 17th, the event featured renowned pastry chef Gianluca Fusto, owner of FUSTO Milano and ambassador for Elle & Vire Professionnel.
Saudi Arabia’s first Gault&Millau results & trophies coming January 2026
The very first Gault&Millau guide for Saudi Arabia is currently being compiled and will be released in print, on the official website, and across social media, showcasing a curated selection of the Kingdom’s top restaurants and culinary talents.
Middle East OTA market accelerates beyond 2025
The Middle East travel market is experiencing one of the world’s most ambitious transformations, directly boosting online travel agency growth across the region. Vision 2030 initiatives, large-scale infrastructure projects and global mega-events are accelerating online travel agency (OTA) adoption.
Saudi Feast Food Festival returns from November 27 to December 6, 2025
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
A sweet return for Salon Du Chocolat et de La Pâtisserie Riyadh
From December 15-17, 2025, HORECA Riyadh is set to transform Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center into the kingdom’s most anticipated stage for hospitality and foodservice. Over three eventful days, Saudi Arabia’s hospitality community will gather chart what’s next for the industry under Vision 2030. We learn more.
Fairmont Amman earns prestigious MICHELIN Key recognition
Fairmont Amman has been awarded a prestigious MICHELIN Key in the first-ever global MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection, setting a new standard.
Riyadh declaration sets 50-year roadmap for global tourism
Saudi Arabia made global headlines today as the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly concluded with the adoption of the Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism, a visionary plan charting the next 50 years of the global tourism sector.
