Women leading the Middle East’s luxury hotels
Across the Middle East, women are leading some of the region’s most prominent five star hotels. From Muscat and Doha to Riyadh, Dubai and Beirut, these female general managers oversee luxury properties with strategic vision, operational expertise and people focused leadership, shaping the evolving landscape of five star hospitality across the region.
How to better manage food waste in tourism
From hotel buffets to airline catering and destination events, significant volumes of edible food are discarded daily. UN Tourism senior communications specialist Megha Paul highlights why food waste is tourism’s most preventable challenge and outlines practical strategies to reduce surplus sustainably.
How hotels are redefining luxury through inclusive design
With over 1 billion people living with disabilities, Jake Haupert, CEO, The Transformational Travel Council, assesses how hotels can integrate inclusive design and AI to drive resilience, performance and long-term destination value.
Three chefs explore how Iftars are evolving across the Middle East
Three accomplished chefs take us on a culinary tour around the Middle East, sharing Ramadan food trends and essential menu items.
Kristi Gole, The GHA’s EVP, reveals emerging travel trends
The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) gives insights into travel trends for 2026, showing that future travelers will prioritize personal expression, meaningful experiences and deliberate choices.
FCC MENA Launches Region’s First Consultancy Led Platform
FCC MENA, a beverage consultancy led by renowned bar consultant Walid Merhi, has launched the Middle East and North Africa region.
Intelligent integration 3 technologies transforming hospitality sales
In today’s competitive market, success depends on anticipating guest needs and delivering truly personalized experiences. Forward-thinking hoteliers are rapidly discovering that seamless digital ecosystems are the key to turning inquiries into bookings and interactions into loyalty. Lovetto Nazareth, managing director at Prism Digital, has more on the technologies that are reshaping guest engagement and driving growth.
How Saudi Arabia is reshaping its culinary scene
Saudi Arabia’s restaurant scene is expanding rapidly, with new concepts and international brands opening at pace. As the kingdom’s dining landscape evolves, the focus is moving toward deeper questions around culinary identity, professional development and the business models that will support long-term success. With insights from leading professionals, we explore what’s next for Saudi gastronomy.
Dana Tabbara on multicultural teams driving hospitality success
Dana Tabbara, founder and CEO of InQuest Coaching, emphasizes that multicultural teams are essential for Middle Eastern hospitality operations to thrive effectively. Indeed, dozens of nationalities often share the same workspace under pressure. Together, they are always expected to deliver service consistently and seamlessly across operations.
