Hyatt’s bold expansion plans with Heidi Kunkel
Heidi Kunkel, senior VP of commercial services for EAME, discusses Hyatt’s Middle East expansion, driven by tourism growth and demand for luxury.
Five minutes with Julia Schamne of Mercure Dubai Deira
On the occasion of Mercure Deira’s celebration to mark the brand’s 1,000th property in the world, we met with Julia Schamne, cluster general manager of Mercure Dubai Deira, to learn about the hotel and what the future holds.
How staycations are a revenue booster with Mark Lee
There is no doubt that staycations are growing in popularity. Mark Lee, GM of Media One Hotel, reveals how they are serving as a strategic tool for boosting hotel occupancy and F&B revenues.
Business talk with Justin Emmanuel Steinbach of IFFCO Professional
As a results-driven leader with over 20 years of industry experience, Justin Emmanuel Steinbach has taken IFFCO to new heights.
Samyukta Nair, founder of LSL Capital, talks expansion UAE
LSL Capital represents a curated collection of restaurants that seamlessly blend tradition and innovation in hospitality.
Redefining Arabian hospitality for modern times with Amsa Hospitality
Blending tradition with modernity, Amsa Hospitality is redefining Arabian hospitality. The company showcases Saudi culture while driving innovation and sustainable growth in the tourism sector. With Muin Serhan at the helm as CEO, Amsa Hospitality is propelling business growth further.
Eye on Oman with Nebi Ozan Ozdemir, GM of Alila Hinu Bay
Nebi Ozan Ozdemir, general manager of Alila Hinu Bay, explores Oman’s unique hospitality landscape, discussing challenges, inspirations and his vision for Alila Hinu Bay.
Breaking records with chef Sanjay Thakur
In an exclusive interview with chef Sanjay Thakur, we learn more about his experiences in creating the world’s highest pop-up restaurant.
Getting to know The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, with GM Jeroen Elmendorp
Luxury comes as standard at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai. Here, we take an exclusive tour of the stunning property with GM Jeroen Elmendorp, who describes the hotel’s appeal and what sets it apart in the industry.
Exceptional dining experience with four Michelin-starred chefs
Chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe gathered for an extraordinary culinary festival at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara. We spoke with Peter Gast (Netherlands), Andrea Sarri (Italy), Florian Berger (Germany) and Nicolas Isnard (France) to discover what elevates a culinary experience to Michelin-starred distinction.
