Lebanon’s hotel sector in focus with Roy Bou Gharios, GM of voco Beirut
Roy Bou Gharios, general manager of voco Beirut Central District & DIA Hospitality, gives us the lowdown on Lebanon’s hospitality industry and voco’s role in its transformation.
Hygge Hotel set to open in H1 2027 at The Heart of Europe, Dubai
Kleindienst Group has unveiled Hygge Hotel. It will open in H1 2027 within its flagship destination, The Heart of Europe, World Islands.
Demystify decision-making in hotels with Anna-Marie Dowling, GM of Nofa Riyadh
Anna-Marie Dowling, GM of Nofa Riyadh, is a champion of purpose-driven hospitality, where people, sustainability and meaningful progress shape a deeper kind of luxury. Here, she shares how her decisions are made, offering a candid look behind the scenes of hotel leadership.
IHG signs Holiday Inn Express in Egypt’s new capital
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has partnered with Samco Holding for Development to expand its portfolio in Egypt.
A taste of luxury with Christian Elkhoury, GM of The Ritz-Carlton DIFC
In Dubai’s evolving luxury landscape, true excellence means blending personalization, sustainability and heartfelt service with innovation and emotional connection. Christian Elkhoury, multi-property GM of The Ritz-Carlton DIFC, explains how these values are shaping the guest experience today.
St. Regis Jeddah set to open in 2030
Marriott International, Inc. has signed an agreement to bring the iconic St. Regis brand to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The agreement includes partners Miyar Alshati Real Estate Company, managed by Miyar Capital, Telal Al Wadi Real Estate Company and Saud Al Arifi Group.
Saad Audeh on the power of a hyper-personalized approach
Visitors are seeking out new experiences on their travels and the good news is that the MENA region is ideally placed to meet these changing demands. Saad Audeh, chairman of Campbell Gray Hotels, outlines the company’s expansion plans and explains why hospitality excellence today is all about offering a hyper-personalized service.
Dual-brand leadership decoded with Anders T. Dimblad, cluster GM
Creating meaningful, experience-led destinations that resonate with today’s conscious traveler is the specialty of Anders T. Dimblad, cluster general manager of Banyan Tree Dubai and Delano Dubai. We spoke with him about dual-brand leadership apart and how luxury, purpose-driven hospitality is evolving.
Jumeirah Asora Bay set to open in Dubai by 2029
Jumeirah Group has announced plans for Jumeirah Asora Bay, a new luxury destination set to open in Dubai by 2029.
Shaping a destination with Fredrik Reinisch, GM of Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek
As general manager of the magnificent Marriott Marquis Dubai, Fredrik Reinisch has little time to relax. Yet, we managed to catch a few minutes with him to learn how he stays engaged, guest focused and dedicated to delivering meaningful, memorable hospitality experiences.
