Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning hospitality scene ranks first among Arab nations for inbound visitors in 2022
Saudi Arabia registered more international arrivals than any other Arab nation during the first nine months of 2022, as government officials aim to attract 100 million annual visitors by the end of this decade.
Highlights from the World of Coffee Dubai 2023
The World of Coffee Dubai 2023 exhibition, which was held at Dubai World Trade Centre from January 11-13, 2023, was hailed a huge success.
Uncorking 2023’s wine trends
Hady Kahale, Naked Wine’s head of wine buying, gives us the lowdown on the latest wine trends for 2023.
Inauguration of the official headquarters of the INVV
The National Institute of Vine and Wine inaugurated its official headquarters in Hazmieh, Beirut, in the presence of Eng. Louis Lahoud, director general of the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture; Dany Gedeon, director general of the Lebanese Ministry of Industry; Zafer Chaoui , chairman of the board of directors of the National Institute for Vine and Wine; Mounir Al-Bassat, president of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists; Salim Al-Zayni , president of the Syndicate of Food Industry Owners; George Nasrawi, dean of Lebanese Food Industries, as well as affluent members of the Lebanese community, board members and ambassadors.
OPINION: The evolution of Saudi Arabia by Dagmar Symes
Dagmar Symes, the GM of Hill Robinson Project Management shares her views on the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality landscape.
Nujuma set to debut in KSA in Q1 2024
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, will form part of the eagerly anticipated Red Sea destination. It will offer a personalized leisure experience that blends intuitive and heartfelt service with stunning natural beauty and indigenous design.
Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace reopens its doors
Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace reopened its doors on December 30, 2022, offering a unique taste of luxury in the heart of Beirut.
Talking tourism in Lebanon with H.E. Walid Nassar, Minister of Tourism
While Lebanon’s economic and political woes have been well publicized, its rich hospitality offering has managed to navigate even the most challenging waters. We spoke with Minister of Tourism for Lebanon, H.E. Walid Nassar, to hear what the ministry has accomplished in 2022 and what’s on the horizon for the small Mediterranean country.
Radisson RED lands in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
Radisson Hotel Group has signed the first Radisson RED hotel in the capital’s Diriyah project, marking its fifth brand in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new opening brings the group’s footprint to 45 hotels in operation and under development in the country.
