Who’s looking for a room in 2022?
As the world enters post-pandemic mode, Christian Salloum, managing director of BrandPortunity F&B consulting, explores the trends that are set to shape hospitality and the companies shaking up the competition for online bookings.
Saudi Arabia will host WTTC Global Summit in November
Fahd Hamidaddin of the Saudi Tourism Authority, said: “We promise you that the next summit will be fresh, inspiring, and rewarding.”
Alternative lodging: from refined to rustic
Encouraging a new wave of small hotels and local entrepreneurial ventures while valuing heritage and the environment is something Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, feels strongly about. Here, he describes what the Middle East’s hospitality sector should be focusing on if it is to compete with other markets.
Seeking travel inspiration: the role of social media
Adapting to the rise of “phygital,” which bridges the gap between the physical and digital worlds, has raised unforeseen challenges for the tourism industry. Dr. Maria Frangieh, CEO of Socialprise, lifts the lid on the importance of inspiring your clients.
Greek delights: tourism rebirth
Traditionally a sun and sea destination, Greece is working hard to reposition itself and shed its traditional tourism image. HVS Athens’ director Pavlos Papadimitriou and analyst Gelina Kordoni provide an in-depth analysis of the country’s tourism past and how the sector is evolving.
A new experience awaits in Ras Al Khaimah for hot air balloon lovers
The family-friendly experience, which opened last week, offers aerial views of Ras Al Khaimah’s diverse natural and urban scenery.
Insights into Iraq
Despite its troubled past, Iraq is showing promising signs of tourism development that extend beyond religious travel. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, leads us through the oil-rich country and pinpoints cities that are experiencing growth in their hospitality offering.
UNWTO’s second edition of Best Tourism Villages announced
In UNWTO’s 2021 competition, over 40 villages from more than 30 countries across the five world regions were recognized.
The definition of luxury in the midst of a major transition
The definition of luxury in hospitality is in the midst of a major transition. Industry professional Chirine Salha examines what the term means for the modern-day traveler and how hotels are responding.
The birth of tourism in Oman
Nouhad Dammous, editor-in-chief of Hospitality News Middle East, forecasts a bright outlook for Oman’s tourism industry as the sultanate’s diversification efforts gather pace.