On the couch with Khalid Saud Abu Haimed, CEO of Al Khozama
We sat with visionary CEO Khalid Saud Abu Haimed to get the lowdown on Al Khozama’s impressive portfolio of hotels and restaurants.
Aleph Hospitality will develop and operate Fauchon-branded hotels in the region
Aleph Hospitality has targeted 50 hotels in the Middle East and Africa by 2026 and manages hotels directly for owners.
Four Seasons has announced two key appointments
Four Seasons veteran of 18 years, Rami Sayess will assume the Asia Pacific operations leadership role in March 2023.
Three new Hilton properties slated for the MENA region in 2023
With 2023 fast approaching, Hilton has announced a portfolio of 23 properties for EMEA, including three in the MENA region.
Marriott International and RDK Tourism Investment to bring four hotels to the UAE
The signings are expected to enhance the company’s footprint in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with the addition of over 700 rooms.
IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints new GM for Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park
With more than 20 years’ experience in hospitality operations and commercial leadership, Sayed Tayoun has been leading teams across different IHG brands.
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel re-opens after restoration
Bahi Ajman Palace hotel provides guests with an array of dining experiences, in addition to its luxurious leisure facilities.
Behind the scenes: Baghdad’s hospitality potential
After years of conflict, Iraq is beginning to finally find its feet. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, investigates how the country’s hospitality sector is shaping up and why the capital is proving appealing to F&B brands.
Wellness is the word
The wellness tourism market is expected to reach USD 1.02 trillion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Soraya Jouzy, founder of Pearl Tree, examines the trends defining this key industry, which is on track to expand globally at a CAGR of 9.93 percent from 2022 to 2030.