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.
Region’s tourism sector could grow to USD 246B in 2022
The WTTC says governments must continue focusing on the vaccine rollout and allowing fully vaccinated travelers to move freely.
NEOM launches Trojena, a mountain tourism destination
Outdoor skiing is a feature of Trojena, providing a unique experience never before witnessed in the region, especially in Gulf countries.
The Paris connection: Lebanese concepts in the French capital
The economic crisis in Lebanon has forced many Lebanese restaurateurs to chase new opportunities for their brands abroad, away from soaring inflation rates and political instability. Nagi Morkos, founding and managing partner at Hodema consulting services, tells us more about the Lebanese concepts that have made their way to the French capital.
The region in numbers
The Middle East consists of a diverse range of hotel markets that are stimulated by varied segments of the demand and investment sphere. Hala Matar Choufany, president of HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, gives us an in-depth look at where the region’s hotel industry stands and what’s likely to unfold in 2022.
5 minutes with AMFORHT’s president Philippe François
Philippe François, president of AMFORHT, gives us an overview of the future of tourism and his role at AMFORHT.
How the new working week will impact hospitality in the UAE
HN sat with Naim Maadad, CEO and founder of Gates Hospitality, to discover the impact this is likely to have on the hospitality industry.
Over 7M visitors in Dubai in 2021
The opening of Expo 2020 Dubai in October 2021 marked the start of an incredible era for the city’s tourism industry.
Four Seasons launches new 2023 private jet journeys
The seven curated itineraries will allow Four Seasons passengers to seamlessly explore a collection of remarkable destinations.
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.