The importance of mapping the food and beverage offerings in malls
Planning the placement of food and beverage units in malls requires careful consideration, as Christian Salloum, founder and managing director of BrandPortunity Hospitality Consultancy, points out.
IHG strengthens regional footprint with first voco resort signing in the MEA
Set to open in December 2026, the 300-key voco North Coast will include low-rise buildings, chalets and townhouses in a prime location, directly on the beachfront. IHG® Hotels & Resorts signed a management agreement with Akam Al Rajhi, a joint venture between AkamAlRajhi and Al Rajhi Saudi groups. With this signing, IHG continues to expand their footprint across the MEA region and diversify their portfolio.
Five minutes with Khaled Al Jamal
In an exclusive interview for Hospitality News ME, Hodema consulting services caught up with Khaled Al Jamal, GM of JW Marriott Riyadh, to find out more about the iconic hotel and what it is bringing to the Saudi hospitality scene.
