Saudi Arabia’s ambitious hotel room expansion
Turab Saleem, partner and head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory, Knight Frank MENA emphasizes Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a major global tourism market, driven by ambitious giga and mega projects.
Michelin Guide Doha to launch in 2025
The MICHELIN Guide has announced its arrival in Doha, Qatar. The restaurant selection for Doha’s 2025 edition will be revealed in the last quarter of 2024.
What the latest EY survey reveals about the Middle East’s hospitality scene
With the hospitality industry playing a vital role in the economic development of major cities around the world, we share the key findings of the EY Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey January 2024 and how major cities have performed during this period.
Growth trends in GCC hospitality according to Deloitte and STR
Recent findings from global research firms highlight promising trends shaping the GCC hospitality sector. Deloitte and STR emphasize sustained growth, reflecting governmental priorities in fostering tourism development across the region.
Talking French gastronomic diplomacy with Guillaume Gomez
The youngest ever winner of Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2004, Guillaume Gomez has spent 25 glorious years at the Elysée Palace, serving four French presidents. Appointed the ambassador for gastronomy by President Emmanuel Macron in March 2021, Gomez discusses his role as personal representative of the president of the French republic for food and gastronomy and vision for promoting French culinary excellence globally.
Looking ahead with Marloes Knippenberg of Kerten Hospitality
Praised for her innovative mindset, Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality, is a distinguished hospitality leader. Here, she discusses the trends shaping the dynamic industry.
Adaptive reuse: an architectural game-changer
Repurposed restaurants and hotels are amassing a growing fanbase, checking the sustainability and authenticity boxes that are priorities for so many of today’s visitors. Norman Cescut, founder and CEO of Desita, explains why a taste of the past, served with a side of innovation in a restored space, is proving to be a recipe for success.
Tips for hotels to be listed and booked
In today’s fast-paced tech environment, the hospitality industry needs to stay ahead of the curve to ensure hotels are visible and bookable. By analyzing current business practices, such as those used by hotel software giant Amadeus, Zoé Gotti, founder of Complementation.ae, explains how technology has revolutionized the industry’s marketing strategies and provides insights on what it takes for hotels to thrive in the digital age.
Tourism Committee of Armenia says country favored by Middle Eastern tourists
Sisian Boghossian, head of the Tourism Committee of Armenia, explains why Armenia is attracting a greater number of travelers from the Middle East.
World Chocolate Day buzz from industry experts
On World’s Chocolate Day, four industry leaders tell HN what’s creating a buzz on the scene of our favorite sweet treat.