The future of investment in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market with Dagmar Symes, CEO of Al Hamra Oasis Village Compound
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is heating up as Vision 2030 drives record tourism and investment. With new projects rising across the kingdom, Dagmar Symes, CEO of Al Hamra Oasis Village Compound, shares where investors are finding fresh opportunities and how the market is evolving.
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.
10 digital trends revolutionizing hospitality
At a time of rapidly evolving guest expectations, keeping pace with the latest tech innovations is essential, not optional, for hospitality leaders looking to maintain a competitive edge. Lovetto Nazareth, CEO of Prism Digital, shares 10 smart trends that industry players cannot afford to ignore.
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.
