Getting to know Simonelli Group Middle East with Federico Ortile
As managing director of Simonelli Group Middle East, Federico Ortile lifts the lid on the firm’s best-selling products and upcoming releases.
Life at the top with Elena Schwartz of Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Elena Schwartz, GM of Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, discusses the role of women in hospitality and how she is empowering them.
Eying the Middle East market with Paul Bridger, COO of Rove Hotels
COO Paul Bridger outlines Rove Hotels expansion plans and how the brand has carved a niche in the competitive mid-market segment.
Hospitality labor in the limelight with Bertrand Audrin of EHL
As an EHL assistant professor in HR management and organizational behavior, Bertrand Audrin outlines the challenges faced by hospitality workers, focusing on new working methods and AI’s role in employee selection.
Prioritizing PMS for enhanced guest experiences in hospitality with Kevin King, CEO of Shiji International
According to Kevin King, CEO of Shiji International and COO of Shiji Group, the digital transformation is having a profound impact on the hospitality industry. Here, he shares his thoughts, including why property management systems (PMS) are critical in enhancing guest experiences.
MENA’s impressive 40+ hotel project pipeline
The region’s transformation into a top tourism destination is gathering pace, as the exciting range of ambitious projects underway and in the pipeline confirms. Devised with a diverse mix of travelers in mind, numerous hotels and resorts are taking shape across destinations spanning Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Türkiye and the UAE. We’ve compiled the facts and figures on more than 40 projects in the region’s impressively robust project pipeline.
The playbook for investing market share in the GCC
Plans for the hospitality sector in the GCC continue to be ambitious. Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, offers his perspective.
LEVA Hotels’ expansion plans with founder and CEO JS Anand
JS Anand, founder and CEO of LEVA Hotels, was recognized as one of Forbes’ Top Travel and Tourism Leaders in 2023. With over 20 years of influential experience in hospitality, the visionary leader details LEVA Hotels’ expansion in the Middle East.
Showcasing authentic Indian hospitality with Puneet Chhatwal
In an exclusive interview with Puneet Chhatwal, managing director and CEO of IHCL, we explore the group’s focus on expanding in the Middle East, their latest developments and key trends in luxury hospitality.
Celebrating Negroni week with the latest trends
Negroni Week, taking place from September 16-22, highlights innovative trends, as skilled Dubai bartenders craft creative twists on the classic cocktail, featuring unique flavors and techniques.