Riyadh Season transforming capital into region’s entertainment hub
Spanning 66 days under the leadership of H.E. Turki Al-Sheikh, the largest entertainment event in the Kingdom’s history will drive tourism, job creation and economic growth.
Lebanese chocolatier wins big in Paris
This year, M de Noir was selected at the Salon du Chocolat Paris 2019 among the best 25 chocolatiers in the world. Founded by Lebanese native Maya Maalouf Kanaan, M de Noir offers an assortment of noble confections made with grand chocolates and opulent ingredients and crafted with the utmost...
GRIF hosts region’s leading hospitality personalities
A who’s who of the region’s hospitality and F&B leaders gathered at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management for the GRIF Society Dubai Briefing: a fascinating series of panel discussions, industry insight sessions and seminars on the latest market trends followed by lunch and a networking reception hosted by Gates Hospitality at...
IHG signs agreement for Holiday Inn Madinah West
Once completed, the 700-key property will be IHG’s fourth hotel in Madinah, joining InterContinental Dar Al Hijra, InterContinental Dar Al Iman, and Crowne Plaza Madinah.
Celsius restaurant at voco Dubai scores top nomination
Celsius restaurant at voco Dubai has been shortlisted by Fact Dining Awards Dubai 2019 and set to become the ‘Best Casual Dining’ venue of the emirate. The remarkable eatery located at the newly minted voco Dubai is increasingly gaining popularity among bon savants for its open-kitchen style and live cooking...
Kerten Hospitality appointed country director to lead expansion in KSA
Kerten Hospitality manages a collection of lifestyle-driven brands in the mid-market and upscale segments, from hotels to offices, F&B and retail.
204-room Hyatt Place Dubai/Jumeirah is now officially open
The new hotel joins Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga, Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square and Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District.
Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem collaboration
Under the ‘Discover Professions in Tourism’ project, and in line with aligning the Saudi Vision 2030, SCTH (Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage) visited Copthorne and Millennium Makkah Al Naseem to activate this initiative. Aimed at exploring leadership skills and rehabilitation processes through specialized training programs, the event saw...
The Dubai Stars by Emaar is now officially open
The stars embedded sidewalk celebrate 10,000 famous personalities from the worlds of music, film, art, architecture, sports and literature.
Sleep and fly
Airport hotels were once a place where very few people would choose to stay. Four decades ago, they remained, for the most part, a collective of basic accommodation, fulfilling a fatigued traveler’s primary needs for sleep and refreshment. Chirine Salha, senior consultant at Ulysses Consulting, tells us how things have changed
