Diary of a GM with Nawaf Hasan of Grand Mercure Dubai City & ibis styles
With a hospitality background spanning over 15 years, Nawaf Hasan has honed his skills and excelled in his field. As cluster director of operations and acting GM of Grand Mercure Dubai City & ibis styles Dubai Airport, he discusses how a GM can drive a hotel to success.
Hilton set to quadruple its presence in Saudi Arabia
Hilton has reaffirmed its commitment to growth in Saudi Arabia. The group plans to quadruple its presence and open more than 60 new hotels across the kingdom in the coming years. Indeed, Hilton has introduced more of its brands in new tourism destinations and large-scale developments, as well as major cities and regional locations.
Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel opens in Jewel of the Creek
Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences has opened its doors after Hilton signed an agreement with West F5 Investments LLC.
Debating Saudi Arabia as a global tourism leader with Sebastien Carre
Red Sea Global (RSG) is poised to elevate Saudi Arabia’s global tourism presence as the second-fastest growing destination worldwide. In an exclusive interview, Sebastien Carre, RSG’s group head of hospitality, tells us more.
Redefining luxury through historical palaces with Mark De Cocinis
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.
Empathy at the top with Diletta Guarino, GM of Six Senses Zighy Bay Oman
Hailing from Rome, Diletta Guarino is an inspirational, hands-on hotelier with over two decades of experience in luxury brands. Here, she tells us how she manages to lead her team to success whilst not losing her human touch.
Behind the scenes at 25hours with co-founder Christoph Hoffmann
Christoph Hoffmann, co-founder of 25hours Hotels, gives us the lowdown on his unique brand and how it caters to travelers of all ages.
Raffles Trojena slated to debut in 2027
Trojena is a year-round mountain destination located in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Slated to open in 2027, Raffles Trojena will reimagine mountainside hospitality
IntercityHotel Bawshar Muscat opens its doors
The opening of the IntercityHotel Bawshar Muscat marks Deutsche Hospitality’s fourth IntercityHotel branded property in the Sultanate of Oman and the brand’s sixth IntercityHotel branded property in the Middle East.
HORECA Talks delves into Kuwait’s buoyant hospitality and F&B scene at HORECA Kuwait
HORECA Kuwait, the country’s premier hospitality and foodservice trade show, returned to Kuwait International Fair from January 15-17 to showcase the latest industry developments and innovations and bring together thousands of professionals from the region.
