“The Future of Travel Starts Now” with Juliette Losardo, WTM director
World Travel Market (WTM), the global travel reunion, is gearing up for its forthcoming edition at Excel, from November 7-9. We sat with Juliette Losardo, WTM’s exhibition director, to hear her thoughts on the travel industry’s evolution and what’s in store at this year’s exhibition.
RDCL’s “Keys to Recovery: Revitalizing Lebanon’s Tourism Sector” roundtable reaffirms Lebanese will to rise again
On September 30, 2022, the RDCL, an association of business people who share the same vision of the Lebanese economy, organized a roundtable to discuss the keys to recovery and the means to revitalize Lebanon’s tourism sector.
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray unveils Arcadia
In its efforts to act responsibly toward the environment and offer guests unmatched experiences, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray has launched a new farm-to-table and grill concept, leveraging on its latest urban hydroponic farm.
Beit Kanz by Beit el Baraka debuts in Beirut
Beit Kanz, a Lebanese cultural hub featuring a Lebanese terroir shop, an artisanal boutique and a café-restaurant, has opened its doors on Sursock Street, Beirut, Lebanon.
Baofriend, a new Asian cuisine hot spot in the UAE
UAE-based F&B firm Restaurant Secrets Inc. has announced the opening of its latest restaurant serving bao and Asian-fusion cuisine, Baofriend in Dubai Digital Park.
ENVI Lodges partners with Afyaa Group
In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, three ecolodges are slated to open in Al Ahsa, KSA, between 2024 and 2026.
ADNH invests over USD 272 million to develop a luxury resort at Al Marjan Island, RAK
Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), a hotels, catering, tours and transportation operator, has acquired a prime plot on Al Marjan Island to develop an AED 1 billion luxury resort, with 1,000 rooms spread over 1 million square feet overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
Aleph Hospitality expands its footprint in the Middle East
Dubai-based independent hotel management company Aleph Hospitality is set to launch in Qatar and Saudi Arabia before the end of 2022.
Mayrig restaurant debuts in Egypt
A guardian of Armenian culinary heritage, Mayrig restaurant has been serving authentic Armenian cuisine in the heart of Beirut’s Gemmayze neighborhood for the best part of 19 years. Led by founder Aline Kamakian, the brand just launched its first branch in Egypt.
Allo Beirut reveals its first-ever location in Abu Dhabi
Allo Beirut, inspired by Beirut’s street food culture, is set to open two locations in Abu Dhabi by the end of 2022, with the first branch slated for September.
