Taj Resort and Taj Hotel set to open in Bahrain
India’s largest hospitality company has announced the signing of a luxury hotel and boutique resort in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Notably, these greenfield projects are significant, as IHCL becomes the first Indian hospitality company to establish a presence in Bahrain.
The essence of Jabal Akhdar with Indah Megayani of Jala Spa
Indah Megayani has over 20 years’ experience shaping award-winning spas worldwide. In this interview, she talks about capturing the essence of Jabal Akdar at Jala Spa & Wellness, where she is director.
Why third-party operator contracts are gaining traction
In an industry marked for decades by tradition, new hotel operation contract models are producing shifts in the landscape. Jad Shamseddin, COO of Aleph Hospitality,, explains why these more recent additions are becoming increasingly popular.
Eye on Bahrain with Mark Brown, GM of Royal Saray Resort
We chatted with Mark Brown, general manager of Royal Saray Resort, to obtain an insider’s perspective on Bahrain’s hospitality scene.
Ritz-Carlton Reserve Abu Dhabi to open in 2029
Marriott International Inc. and Eagle Hills have signed an agreement to open the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the UAE.
Trends, growth and sustainable success in hospitality with Pascal Armoudom, partner at Kearney
In this exclusive interview, Pascal Armoudom from Kearney discusses trends in hospitality, focusing on sustainability.
Life at the top with Elena Schwartz of Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Elena Schwartz, GM of Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, discusses the role of women in hospitality and how she is empowering them.
Eying the Middle East market with Paul Bridger, COO of Rove Hotels
COO Paul Bridger outlines Rove Hotels expansion plans and how the brand has carved a niche in the competitive mid-market segment.
MENA’s impressive 40+ hotel project pipeline
The region’s transformation into a top tourism destination is gathering pace, as the exciting range of ambitious projects underway and in the pipeline confirms. Devised with a diverse mix of travelers in mind, numerous hotels and resorts are taking shape across destinations spanning Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Türkiye and the UAE. We’ve compiled the facts and figures on more than 40 projects in the region’s impressively robust project pipeline.
Designing standout spaces for today’s guests
Creating memorable moments for customers has rightly become a top priority for hospitality providers and interior architecture is playing a key role in helping them to achieve these goals. Dina Murali, design director at DZ Design, shares her ideas on how to successfully evoke that all-important sense of place and create environments that will leave lasting impressions on visitors.