Marriott Hotel Al Forsan appoints new director of sales and marketing
Ammar Helal began his career with Marriott International in 2013 as part of the sales team at Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel.
Hyatt plans for its first Andaz in Qatar
Andaz means “personal style” in Hindi and Andaz hotels celebrate the individuality of every guest and speak to the uniqueness of each locale.
IHG announces the second Hotel Indigo property in KSA
Due to open in early 2026, the Hotel Indigo Resort will be located in Durrat Al Arus, a recreational neighborhood north of Jeddah.
Dorchester Collection names its new hotel in the Middle East
Dorchester Collection and OMNIYAT, the real estate development group, announced that their new luxury landmark will be called The Lana.
How events are fueling hotel performance
Fall and winter are traditionally high seasons for tourism in the Middle East. As such, an important driver o f demand has always been events. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, takes a look at how the region’s calendar of events is shaping up.
New GM joins Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort, Beirut
Iseli joins Kempinski Summerland from Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan in China, the first international European-style luxury hotel in the city.
Jörg Zipprick the disruptor topping the List
Jörg Zipprick, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the international restaurant review aggregator LaListe.com, has worked as a journalist and author since 1991. Having won numerous awards for his work, Zipprick is a staunch supporter of authentic cuisine. Here, he tells us more about his journey and what it takes to make it on the list of the world’s best restaurants.
New Novotel and Adagio hotels open at Jumeirah Village Triangle
The brand-new hotels provide convenient access to the city’s main attractions. Together, they add over 500 keys to Accor’s Dubai offering.
Step inside the spa
With the Covid-19 pandemic putting health and well-being in the spotlight, Amanda Barrett, associate at KCA International, talks about the latest trends in luxury spas.
Small but mighty: kitchen equipment
A working kitchen cannot function well without small accessories, as we discover with three experts in the world of food who share their tips and favorite brands.