In an industry marked for decades by tradition, new hotel operation contract models are producing shifts in the landscape. Jad Shamseddin, COO of Aleph Hospitality,, explains why these more recent additions are becoming increasingly popular.

Creating memorable moments for customers has rightly become a top priority for hospitality providers and interior architecture is playing a key role in helping them to achieve these goals. Dina Murali, design director at DZ Design, shares her ideas on how to successfully evoke that all-important sense of place and create environments that will leave lasting impressions on visitors.

Today’s travelers are seeking sustainable experiences that align with their values, offering industry investors and developers the opportunity to implement eco-solutions that are truly innovative. Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, offers a definition of sustainable tourism which goes well beyond the dictionary versions and is one that the hospitality industry can’t afford to ignore.

The regional hotel investment and development environment is undoubtedly dynamic, buoyed by a robust pipeline of ambitious and diverse projects. Kostas Nikolaidis, senior account manager MEA for STR, maps out the hotel projects which are collectively transforming the Middle East into a world-class tourism destination.

Plans for the hospitality sector in the GCC continue to be ambitious. Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, offers his perspective.

The regional hotel industry is known for its remarkable resilience, constantly pivoting to meet the changing demands of guests.

In a competitive and often unpredictable business environment, profitability enables companies to weather economic challenges and uncertainties. However, as Aamir Riaz, COO of Amsa Hospitality, explains, true business success transcends financial figures, encompassing a positive impact on the environment and society.