Regenerative tourism trends reshape global travel behavior
Regenerative tourism trends are gaining traction as travelers increasingly look for experiences that support local communities, protect ecosystems and create meaningful connections with destinations.
Lebanon crisis puts hospitality and tourism sector under pressure
Lebanon’s hospitality and tourism sector is facing renewed strain as the country’s crisis deepens, according to GANNET’s latest SituationHub 2026 report.
Designing tourism with purpose with Muna Haddad, founding CEO of Baraka Destinations
Meet Muna Haddad, founding CEO of Baraka Destinations, as she discusses community-led tourism and why her Champions of Change Award marks a turning point for the hospitality sector.
Khaled Ahmed Sharbatly welcomes Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Year of AI declaration
Saudi Arabia has officially declared 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI), reinforcing national ambitions to strengthen global technology leadership and innovation.
“Middle East hospitality sector aligns strategies with global risks”, says Saadia Zahidi, MD at the World Economic Forum
Saadia Zahidi, MD at the World Economic Forum, emphasizes how global risks are increasingly reshaping hospitality strategies across Middle East markets.
HORECA Lebanon’s landmark 30th edition on the horizon
The region’s premier hospitality and foodservice trade show prepares to celebrate three decades of industry innovation and growth.
Stronger contracts mitigate geopolitical risks for hotels
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.
UAE tourism drives hotel occupancy beyond 80 percent in 2025
The UAE hospitality sector continued to deliver strong results in 2025 said Matthew Green, the head of research at CBRE MENA. It is supported by rising international tourism and sustained demand across major destinations.
Three mother daughter culinary duos continuing family legacies
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate remarkable mothers who turned culinary passion into lasting legacies, inspiring daughters to carry forward family traditions with creativity and dedication.
By 2030 Middle East air travel surge will transform tourism growth
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
