Cairo’s hospitality market sees strong growth in 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism sectors, recent data from JLL paints a vivid picture of growth and future of the kingdom’s hospitality sector.
How the changing city dynamic influences hospitality offerings and the consumer
Yuriy Blotskyy, founder at OY Hospitality, is behind Dubai’s homegrown concepts Sfumato, Caro, Soirée, Mob and Soon. He explores how the city’s evolving population, neighborhoods and digital lifestyles shape restaurant menus, experiences and guest connections.
Third edition of the Agri-Food Innovation Award 2025 to take place on November 27 in Beirut
QOOT Cluster, Lebanon’s leading agrifood innovation hub, proudly announces the launch of the Agri-Food Innovation Award 2025 (AFIA 2025), the country’s premier platform celebrating groundbreaking products and visionary producers in the agrifood sector.
Saudi Arabia launches TOURISE to shape the future
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, his excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, officially launched TOURISE, a global platform redefining tourism’s future and vision.
The Talks serve up insights at Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai 2025
Hailed as a resounding success, the seventh edition of Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai drew to a close on October 2 after three inspiring days of indulgence and innovation at Madinat Jumeirah. The event welcomed over 7,000 visitors and reaffirmed its status as the region’s premier showcase for chocolate, pastry and confectionery excellence.
6 sustainable travel trends on luxury travel lovers’
Gone are the days when luxury travel was all about opulence and indulgence. Today’s high-end travelers are instead looking for meaningful experiences that align with their values. Michael Donald, co-founder of Halo Business Consulting Ltd, highlights six luxury travel trends that are ripe for development across the region.
How to grow your hotel’s Google visibility through AI-powered voice SEO
In an era of AI-enabled virtual assistants, travelers are increasingly using voice commands to search for their accommodation and make bookings. Monica E. Chikhani, managing director and founder of MEC Workshop, explores how hotels can leverage AI-driven voice SEO to attract customers and drive those all-important direct bookings.
6 trends defining new regional hotel openings
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.
Efficiency vs. emotion: why restaurant labor is at a crossroads
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.
