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.
A new initiative by the Culinary Arts Authority
Saudi Arabia’s culinary traditions are as rich and varied as the nation’s diverse landscapes, with each area offering a variety of ingredients and mouthwatering specialties. Indeed, these delectable hidden gems are simply waiting to be discovered. The latest initiative, the Saudi Feast Food Festival, wrapping up on December 29.
Horeca to debut in Jeddah alongside Salon du Chocolat
Jeddah is the latest city to join the ever-expanding HORECA Network. Taking place from February 7-9, 2023, at Jeddah Superdome, Saudi HORECA Jeddah will be held concurrently with Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie. We take a look at what’s on the agenda.
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Skills Academy goes global
IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its training program to include core learning content in eight additional languages, making it a truly global resource for the hospitality industry and early career workers worldwide.
Swissotel Al Ghurair appoints Amal El Ansari as its new GM
Swissotel Al Ghurair and Swissotel Living Al Ghurair has appointed Amal El Ansari as general manager to lead the 620-room property. El Ansari aims to deliver strong commercial growth while bringing to life Swissotel’s promise of “Life is a Journey. Live it Well.”
Dubai’s futuristic metaverse-themed nightclub opens its doors
VISION Club Dubai, the first metaverse-themed bar and nightlife hub, is now open at The H Hotel, propelling clubbers, NFT lovers and crypto-owners into a futuristic club experience that blurs the lines of reality.
