Hospitality News Middle East: In-depth hotel news, analysis and trends

Amsa Hospitality on delivering destination awareness

November 19,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Chris Wayne-Wills, cluster GM of JA on leading through adversity

November 17,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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A year of culinary triumphs for chef Tarek Alameddine

November 11,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Inside Saudi Arabia’s hospitality with Muhieddine Zok, GM of Fairmont Hotel Riyadh

November 10,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Federico Penzo on creating 360° guest experiences

November 05,2025 0 Hospitality News ME

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Cultivating excellence in hospitality with Andrea Strim, GM of Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, Dubai

November 04,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Dubai hotels unpacked with Alain Khalife, general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Marina

October 25,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Unlocking the power of total rewards with Karim El Berkch

October 21,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Saudi Arabia’s luxury hospitality evolution with Fredrik Blomqvist

October 20,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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The craft of high-end dining in Dubai with Damiano Ruggiero, general manager of Signor Sassi

October 20,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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A tribute to heritage with Mahmoud Sakr, GM of The Chedi Muscat

October 06,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Empathetic leadership with Marta Martin, hotel manager at Rosewood Doha

September 29,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Shaping the future of the Middle East Industrial baking sector with Sachin Patil, industrial key account manager at Lesaffre Gulf FZE

September 26,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

Restaurants

Expansion plans on the menu with Karl Atallah, CEO and founder of Amar restaurants

September 24,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Exploring Signature Cave Cappadocia hotel with Cengiz Deveci, owner of HONEST GLOBAL

September 10,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Soulful hospitality in AlUla with Bhavesh Rawal, area GM of Ashar Valley

September 05,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Catalyzing change through green investments with Sylvia MateI

September 02,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Demystify decision-making in hotels with Anna-Marie Dowling, GM of Nofa Riyadh

August 21,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah’s hotel manager Rania Chamoun on the future of hospitality in Dubai

August 19,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Rosewood Doha in focus with managing director Juan Samso

August 16,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

Restaurants

Sourdough: the slow-rise phenomenon with Mohamad Kreidly, founder and CEO of Sourdough Bakery & Café

August 13,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

Restaurants

Celebrated catering brand Socrate to open a restaurant in DT Beirut, says GM Saadeddine Zeidan

August 13,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Lebanon’s hotel sector in focus with Roy Bou Gharios, GM of voco Beirut

July 29,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Empowering Omani’s talent with Maher Bahsoun, GM of Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah

July 24,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Dual-brand leadership decoded with Anders T. Dimblad, cluster GM

July 18,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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A taste of luxury with Christian Elkhoury, GM of The Ritz-Carlton DIFC

July 15,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Shaping a destination with Fredrik Reinisch, GM of Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek

July 03,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

Talking UAE-brand expansion with Sunset Hospitality Group

July 01,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Destination Salalah with Andrea Orrú, general manager of Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

June 20,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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UAE’s hospitality scene with Eleni Tsolakou GM of Park Rotana

June 18,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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DoubleTree by Hilton Egypt relaunched with general manager Nasser Mokhtar

June 16,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Elegance and luxury with Hani Selim, GM of Kempinski Hotel and area GM for Egypt

June 11,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Raising the bar for innovation and inclusion with Zahra Azmoodeh

June 10,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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The Industrial Kingdom: Harnessing the power of expertise with founder Valerie Zakka Standen

June 01,2025 0 Hospitality News ME

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Five minutes with Ron Pohl, president of WorldHotels

June 01,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Sweet stories with pastry chef and founder Julien Dugourd

May 15,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Redefining hospitality with Said Daher, CEO of AZADEA

May 13,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Exemplary leadership with Joe Ghayad, general manager of The Nile Ritz-Carlton

May 08,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Dr. Sarah Gasim, senior VP discusses FIFA 2034

May 02,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

The role of digital experience platforms in increasing hotel chain profitability

April 24,2025 0 Goran Mrvos

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How to appeal to younger travelers, according to Michael Goetz

April 14,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Beirut-infused indulgence with pastry chef Philip Khoury

April 14,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

Suppliers

How Lesaffre Gulf is shaping the future of baking in the ME – insights from Eduard Toth, GM and subregion director for ME & EA

April 03,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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The changing face of Oman’s hospitality sector with James Reeves

March 24,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Rising to the challenge with Bassam Zakaria of Dusit International

March 18,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Women leaders in hospitality with Maram Kokandi, hotel manager at JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh

March 12,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Welcoming Mama Shelter Dubai with general manager Monica Metzger

March 07,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Forging IHG’s success in the region with Haitham Mattar, MD for IMEA at IHG

March 04,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Getting to know James Knight-Pacheco, co-founder of Group JKP

March 04,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Get to know Tripadvisor with senior key manager Ahmed Madkor

March 03,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

In Depth

Why restaurants must go digital-first

October 07,2025 0 Judith Cartwright

In a world where experience, speed and storytelling define consumer choices, restaurants born from bricks are now being eclipsed by restaurants born from bandwidth. Judith Cartwright, founder at Black Coral Consulting, explains why eateries today are all about content, community and cultural equity.

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Trends

6 trends defining new regional hotel openings

October 17,2025 0 Diogo Ildefonso

A major shift is underway in high-end hospitality as hoteliers move to meet the demands of visitors who are looking for experiences rather than excessive extravagance. And the good news is that MENA is at the forefront of this transformation. Diogo Ildefonso, general manager at Glee Hospitality Solutions, spotlights six project-pipeline trends to watch that are already gaining traction region-wide.

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New Projects

Efficiency vs. emotion: why restaurant labor is at a crossroads

October 17,2025 0 Mark Dickinson

Automation may be ﬁrmly entrenched in F&B operations worldwide, but a rebalancing of the scales now appears to be underway. Mark Dickinson, of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions believes this return to center is a timely reminder that technology should serve us - not replace us.

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Saudi Arabia: a transformative journey, step by step

September 08,2025 0 Nada Alameddine

The economic indicators tell the story. The kingdom’s ambitious economic transformation is continuing at a steady pace, with non-oil growth rising, driven forward by tourism and digital services. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, digs into the data to analyze the largest Gulf nation’s recent achievements and goals.

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