Dur Hospitality announces growth plans with 9 projects under development
The Company revealed its ambitious strategy for future growth at a press conference staged during the second edition of the Saudi Arabia Hotel Investment Conference (SHIC) hosted at its new property, Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter. The Kingdom confirmed a 7% increase in spending, close to SAR 1.106 trillion, to boost private sector...
Arab StarPack Pro competition launches
A first of its kind in the Middle East, the Arab StarPack Pro competition aims at promoting the marketing, competitiveness and exports of regionally-manufactured products. The press conference, held at the Union of Arab Chambers, announced the launch of the competition by the Arab Federation for Paper, Printing and Packaging...
Major new healthy food launches planned for Gulfood 2019
Region’s health, wellness and free-from food sales to rise 7 percent by 2023 compared with a global average of 4 percent, finds a recent Euromonitor report. Major new healthy food launches are being lined up by exhibitors at Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, which marks...
Maki Restaurant Group scores stellar win at HORECA Kuwait 2019
Ten of the group’s chefs who participated in the country’s most prominent annual B2B hospitality exhibition emerged victorious.
Largest Crowne Plaza coming to Makkah
IHG currently operates 23 Crowne Plaza hotels across the Middle East, with a further six due to open in the next three to five years.
Fabrice Ducry appointed GM of Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort, Lebanon
The Swiss national, Fabrice Ducry, comes with over 20 years of experience, having worked with several regional and global brands, such as The Ritz-Carlton, Accor Hotels and Emaar Hospitality Group, to name a few.
Hyatt House debuts in the Middle East opening first property in the KSA
The opening of the Hyatt House hotel is a step towards increasing Hyatt’s brand footprint in the extended stay segment.
Michelin Star 2019 France edition unveiled
The highly-coveted and much anticipated Michelin Restaurant guide celebrated France’s crème of the crop with its unveiling of the country’s fine-dining eateries bringing the total number of editions since its first publication to 118. Before we delve into the results, let’s take a step back to remember how and why...
