The holistic architectural and design approach

The holistic architectural and design approach

For the second year running, Galal Mahmoud Architects was elected one of the region’s most prominent firms in Architectural Digest’s annual Top 50 Middle Eastern companies.

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AccorHotels and Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts finalize merger

AccorHotels and Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts finalize merger

With the close of this acquisition, AccorHotels has become the largest operator by room number in the Middle East and Africa.

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UNWTO ranks Qatar among 10 most open visa countries in the world

UNWTO ranks Qatar among 10 most open visa countries in the world

The country’s visa facilitation improvements including allow nationals of 88 countries to enter visa-free and free-of-charge.

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Celebrity chef Marc Abed learns 300 years of pizza-making in 30 days

Celebrity chef Marc Abed learns 300 years of pizza-making in 30 days

Lebanese born Chef Marc Abed’s latest project saw him hanging his hat and comfortably slipping into the role of apprentice. The aim, is to learn firsthand, how some of his favorite dishes are originally made.

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Emaar Hospitality Group’s Olivier Harnisch highlights his operational strategy

Emaar Hospitality Group’s Olivier Harnisch highlights his operational strategy

It is important to develop brands that meet the diverse spectrum of needs and aspirations of travelers.

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Rixos Hospitality Egypt appointed Erkan Yildrim as managing director

Rixos Hospitality Egypt appointed Erkan Yildrim as managing director

Yildirim managed fifteen properties located in seven different countries, which includes the UAE, Egypt, Switzerland, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Russia.

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CityCenter sells Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas for USD 214 million

CityCenter sells Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas for USD 214 million

CityCenter is jointly owned by a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International and Infinity World Development Corp (a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai World).

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Coca-Cola buys Costa Coffee for USD 5 billion

Coca-Cola buys Costa Coffee for USD 5 billion

The acquisition will expand the existing Coca-Cola coffee lineup by adding another leading brand and platform.

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