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.
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.
Corporate travel will attract more investment this year
Corporate travel expenditure is forecast to rise by 32 percent this year, according to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council.
IATA: accelerating easing of travel restrictions is a must
IATA called for the removal of all travel barriers, including quarantine and testing, for those fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved vaccine.
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.
UNWTO: global tourism grew 4 percent in 2021
While international tourism bounces back, domestic tourism continues to drive recovery of the sector in an increasing number of destinations.
How Portugal’s restaurant scene is fighting back
Almost two years after the start of the pandemic, Portugal has managed to retain its status as an attractive culinary destination. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, deep dives into the country’s restaurant scene and explains how it has successfully weathered the storm.
Seera Group creates the region’s largest travel business
Almosafer will serve as the single umbrella travel brand under Seera Group managing consumer travel, corporate, and government services.
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.