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

Mark Wouters GM of The Chedi Hegra Saudi Arabia on getting personalization right

April 24,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Leading with purpose with Kozhaya Tannous, cluster GM of Rotana Hotels

April 20,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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As data-driven travel reshapes destinations, Fouad Talaat of Booking.com explains why

April 16,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi on why Ajman offers a unique UAE stay

April 07,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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An authentic expression of Tuscany with MICHELIN-starred chef Matteo Temperini

March 31,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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In the kitchen with Rachel Bado, group executive chef

March 30,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

Tourism

Designing tourism with purpose with Muna Haddad, founding CEO of Baraka Destinations

March 30,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Stephan Schupbach on Chedi Hospitality’s unbound approach to luxury hospitality

March 27,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Why travel technology is a get ahead or get left behind moment

March 24,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Crafting purpose through pastry with Valérie Kassardjian Danoux

March 17,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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The new wave of citrus drinks with Philip Duff chief officer of Old Duff Genever

March 17,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Chef Ayman Al Zubaidi is taking Saudi cuisine from home kitchens to the world stage

March 16,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Celebrating Holiday Inn Suites Kuwait Salmiya’s milestone

March 12,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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A taste of home sealed in friendship with cheffe Sandra Sfeir of Almas restaurant

March 06,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Successfully executing cultural immersion for the experiential traveler with GM Elif Yazoglu

March 03,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Saudi women in leadership with Maram Kokandi

March 01,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

Suppliers

The surge in Aussie red meat exports across the MENA region

February 25,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

Restaurants

Youssef Akiki’s next cut: A steakhouse and butchery in Lebanon

February 24,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

Travel

Heritage forward renovations with Aradhana Khowala, CEO of Aptamind Partners

February 18,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Redefining the hotel’s next chapter with Andre Saade, GM at Radisson Blu Minhal

February 13,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Redefining family travel with Ozgur Cireli, GM of Rixos Bab Al Bahr

January 30,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Inside Doha’s wellness evolution with Kazem Shamas, GM of Al Messila

January 29,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Aline Asmar d’Amman on designing meaningful journeys

January 28,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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“The Power To Say Yes!” with Christine Assouad

January 27,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Hospitality at a crossroads with Fadeel G. Wehbe, MD of Sofitel Riyadh Hotel

January 15,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Jad Doumet on why boutique hotels bring the soul of Doha to life

January 10,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Eye on Bahrain with Tamer Farouk, general manager of Hilton Bahrain

January 08,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Crafting exceptional culinary experiences with Lise Timmer

January 06,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Naumi Hotel Dubai becomes launchpad for Middle East expansion says Bassam Zakaria

January 05,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

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Celebrating Gefinor Rotana’s 25 Years with Samer AbouAleiwi

December 10,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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Inside Simon Khayat’s vision for elevating Saudi Arabia

December 08,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

Restaurants

Imad Saade expands Shogun to Ghana and Egypt

December 08,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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The new generations role in hospitality with Amine Moukarzel

December 04,2025 0 Amine Moukarzel

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Fairmont The Palm’s GM Ugur Talayhan explores the future of luxury hospitality in Dubai

December 02,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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

November 30,2025 0 Rita Ghantous

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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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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, hotel manager of Kempinski Hotel Muscat

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

Restaurants

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

Suppliers

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

Management

3 management models steering hospitality’s future with Bastien Blanc

April 01,2026 0 Bastien Blanc

As traditional hotel operations come under mounting pressure to modernize, owners face critical decisions about which operational model best serves their assets. Bastien Blanc, co-founder and board member at TroKadero Hospitality Global, unpacks the three distinct approaches redeﬁning how hotels are managed today.

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Food

French cuisine’s perpetual renaissance with Guillaume Gomez president of the Gastronomy Group

March 08,2026 0 Rita Ghantous

Long a culinary heavyweight, French cuisine continues to hold its own on the global gastronomic scene, despite growing competition. Guillaume Gomez is president of the Gastronomy Group and France’s ambassador for gastronomy. Drawing on a distinguished career that includes serving as executive chef at the Élysée Palace, he traces the journey of this diverse gastronomic powerhouse and explores its future.

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“Middle East hospitality sector aligns strategies with global risks”, says Saadia Zahidi, MD at the World Economic Forum

March 26,2026 0 Saadia Zahidi

Saadia Zahidi, MD at the World Economic Forum, emphasizes how global risks are increasingly reshaping hospitality strategies across Middle East markets.

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Stronger contracts mitigate geopolitical risks for hotels

March 23,2026 0 Scott C. Antel

Geopolitical tensions are reshaping global hospitality, disrupting operations and investments. As uncertainty rises, hotel management agreements must evolve. Scott C. Antel, owner and founder of SCOTT’S FZ, highlights the need to protect investor confidence and resilience.