Navigating the complexities of service with industry experts
A panel discussion titled “The Service Experience: Insights from Industry Experts,” hosted by Rita Ghantous, the publications deputy manager of Hospitality News ME, was held during HORECA Lebanon.
Earth Hotels to debut in the GCC in Q1 2025
Earth Hotels, a thoughtful and design-conscious hotel group for the earthy traveler, is set to open its GCC-based properties in Q1 2025. The Earth Shore, Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah, will offer state-of-the-art rooms and provide visitors with an escape that inspires the adventurer within.
Arabian Travel Market sets new record with 40,000 attendees
More than 40,000 people attended the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which ran from May 1-4 in Dubai, UAE. The attendance represented a year-on-year increase of 29 percent compared to 2022 and a 5 percent increase over 2019, demonstrating that the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector is booming.
Rotana unveils robust expansion plans
Rotana has announced its ambitious expansion plans, aiming to reach 120 operating hotels spanning 28,000 keys by 2030.
Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie set to return to Galeries Lafayette
Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie, the largest event in the world dedicated to chocolate and pastry, will be marking its second edition in Dubai, from May 18 to May 20, 2023.
All eyes on HORECA Oman
The second edition of HORECA Oman is being held at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat, from May 30 to June 1, 2023. Here’s what you need to know about the famed hospitality and foodservice event.
FHS returns to Saudi Arabia
The Future Hospitality Summit, which is being held at Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh, has brought together government leaders, hospitality investors, owners and operators for part one of the region’s largest, most influential hospitality investment event.
Elie Maalouf set to succeed Keith Barr as CEO of IHG Group
Keith Barr, the CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has announced his decision to step down from his role and the IHG Board. He will end his term of June 30, after which he will continue to support and advise the business until the end of 2023. Elie Maalouf, who has led IHG’s Americas business as regional CEO for eight years, will take over as the new CEO on July 1 and will be based in the UK.
Vipin Khattar becomes multi-property GM of The St. Regis Downtown Dubai & Delta Hotels by Marriott Dubai
The St. Regis Downtown Dubai and Delta Hotels by Marriott, Dubai Investment Park, part of Marriott International, has announced the appointment of Vipin Khattar as the new multi-property general manager. He has taken over from Raja Zeidan, who is now the COO at RDK Group.
UNWTO celebrates its 48th session and reveals the date of its 49th session
UNWTO has successfully celebrated the 48th session of its Regional Commission for the Middle East. Returning to Egypt for the third time since 2018, the commission addressed the pressing challenges faced by tourism and looked to the future as the sector’s recovery gathers pace across the region.
