Spain in the spotlight
Spain’s hotel supply is characterized by mid- and upscale hotels. However, the number of higher-end hotels is increasing at a rapid pace, as HVS’ Maria Coll, senior associate, and Sophie Perret, senior director, explain.
What travelers expect from hotel spas in terms of architecture and design
Wellness is the fastest-growing tourism segment, so it comes as no surprise that hotels are investing more in their spa facilities. Luxury interior designer Sybille de Margerie tells us what’s hot, and what’s not, in spa design.
A new dawn for the MENA region’s hospitality industry
Hospitality News Middle East’s editorial team forecasts a bright future for the hospitality industry, which is gathering pace post-pandemic.
The reality of real estate hotel investment
If considered carefully, investing in hotel real estate can be a profitable endeavor. Christian Salloum, managing director of BrandPortunity Hospitality Consultancy, takes a closer look at the different types of investment and how to get the ball rolling.
What’s on the table with Glee Hospitality Solutions
From the moment a guest steps into an establishment, they expect to be treated to an experience that tantalizes every one of their senses. Natalya Latypova, managing director of Glee Hospitality Solutions talks tableware and the impact it can have on the restaurant experience.
New projects redefining the GCC hotel landscape
The hotel industry never stands still, which is ironic when you consider that as an industry, it encourages clients to sit back and relax! Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, gives us the lowdown on the fast-paced GCC hotel market, which is definitely raring to go.
Taking the lead: 12 inspirational hoteliers
Hospitality is one of the most rewarding industries out there, which is why so many professionals dedicate their lives to the business. We checked in with 12 hoteliers to hear how their careers began, the lessons they’ve learned and shared since joining the profession and what the next chapter of the industry’s growth story looks like.
Ecolodges in the Middle East: The new big thing
While global interest in ecotourism has been growing at a rapid pace, inflation has also started to shape travel choices. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, guides us around the ecolodges in the region which are increasingly attracting environmentally conscious travelers from around the world.
Where to study hospitality
With so many degrees to choose from, deciding where to study hospitality can be a confusing business. We take a look at 12 institutions in the region that are offering students a range of exciting courses and bringing through the next generation of hoteliers and culinary stars.
Back to the land of the pharaohs
Egypt appears to be getting back on its feet after years of economic turmoil and social unrest, intensified by the pandemic. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, shares her insights on tourism recovery and what the regional power of North Africa is likely to witness in terms of foreign arrivals in 2022 and beyond.