What today’s luxury traveler wants
Environmentally aware, with a sense of responsibility,
and in search of one-of-a-kind experiences, the luxury travelers of today have very different ideas about what they want from their getaway. Daniel G. During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, explains why hotels need to embrace the new definition of luxury travel to successfully attract the guests they have in mind.
Egypt: from tough times to ambitious tourism targets
Having staved off an economic crisis in early 2024, Egypt is now looking to a raft of new mega-projects and tourism expansion to take the country forward. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, maps out both the economic turbulence and the initiatives aimed at helping Egypt reach its goal of attracting 30 million visitors annually by 2028.
JLL reports KSA’s booming hospitality sector
In the ever-evolving landscape of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism sectors, recent data from JLL paints a vivid picture of growth and future of the kingdom’s hospitality sector.
Putting Ajman on the travel map with HE Mahmood Alhashmi
Combining charm and warm hospitality with a vibrant culture and rich heritage, Ajman has plenty to offer visitors looking for a memorable and authentic stay in the UAE. HE Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, director general of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, talks HN through the steps that the Emirate is taking to showcase its distinctly diverse tourism offering to the world.
Kuwait Hotel Owners Association’s hospitality report provides an outlook for 2025-2027
The Hodema Consulting Services’ Market Insight Beirut F&B Report 2024 offers a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the F&B industry in Beirut, Lebanon.
Wellness in travel and tourism with Amanda Schmiege of The Pearl Spa and Wellness
Amanda Schmiege, senior director of spa and wellness at The Pearl Spa and Wellness UAE Collection (Four Seasons Dubai and Abu Dhabi), discusses the pivotal role of wellness in the tourism industry.
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious hotel room expansion
Turab Saleem, partner and head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory, Knight Frank MENA emphasizes Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a major global tourism market, driven by ambitious giga and mega projects.
Today’s balancing act: automation vs. personalization
Hospitality industry players are increasingly integrating AI technologies into more of their processes, using cutting edge solutions to enhance the guest experience and maximize efficiency. But is there a point at which we risk entering the realm of innovation overreach? And how far is too far? Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, balances the scales.
Oman’s tourism industry: a new era of growth and diversification
In the Middle East’s dynamic tourism landscape, the Sultanate of Oman is carving out a unique niche. With strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and diversifying attractions, it is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for global travelers, as Robert Kuijper, associate manager for hospitality and tourism at Colliers MENA, points out.
