Will vaccines and digital solutions help the easing of travel restrictions?

Will vaccines and digital solutions help the easing of travel restrictions?

Restrictions apply to fully vaccinated passengers, and 17 percent of destinations mention vaccinated passengers in their regulations.

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Could the global economy lose USD 4 trillion?

Could the global economy lose USD 4 trillion?

UNCTAD and UNWTO’s report said that international tourism and its linked sectors have suffered an estimated loss of USD 2.4 trillion in 2020.

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MGallery debuts in Bodrum with MGallery The Bodrum Hotel Yalikavak

MGallery debuts in Bodrum with MGallery The Bodrum Hotel Yalikavak

MGallery The Bodrum Hotel Yalıkavak project was developed with Accor with an investment valued at USD 35 million.

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Michel Nader appointed area VP for the UAE at Marriott International

Michel Nader appointed area VP for the UAE at Marriott International

Nader brings over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry. Most recently, he was Marriott’s market VP for KSA, Bahrain and Egypt.

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The kitchen’s hottest rising stars

The kitchen’s hottest rising stars

One thing’s for sure: the Middle East is bursting at the seams with talented chefs who are making their culinary mark. We turned up the heat and spoke to some of the brightest stars in the kitchen to learn more about their experiences at home and abroad.

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A passion for pastry with chef Paul Hayward

A passion for pastry with chef Paul Hayward

Hailing from the UK, chef Paul Hayward has been working in pastry since he was 16. By the age of 23, Hayward was an executive pastry chef, working at The Ritz in London. Today, he is the consultant and owner of Ph by Design. We learn more about his passion for pastry.

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Michelin-starred Vito Mollica appointed executive chef of Chic Nonna, Dubai

Michelin-starred Vito Mollica appointed executive chef of Chic Nonna, Dubai

Chef Mollica is known for preserving the properties of fresh ingredients while combining Italian and international flavors.

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IHG to bring voco to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

IHG to bring voco to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

Voco Dubai Palm Jumeirah will open in December 2021. It joins voco Dubai and the soon to open voco Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai.

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112-key Alila Hinu Bay opens to guests in Oman

112-key Alila Hinu Bay opens to guests in Oman

Alila Hinu Bay, Oman, adds to Hyatt’s existing Alila portfolio of 15 properties and expands Hyatt’s footprint across the region 27 hotels.

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Oped: How the devaluation of the Lebanese pound is positively impacting tourism in Lebanon

Oped: How the devaluation of the Lebanese pound is positively impacting tourism in Lebanon

Years after Beirut was considered one of the most expensive capitals in the world, tourism revenue increased to over USD 8.7 billion in 2019.

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