The front office driving personalized and memorable experiences
Ismail Khadouch, front office manager at ME by Meliá Dubai, explains how front office teams can deliver memorable stays through personalized guest experiences.
Middle East’s thriving coffee scene: causing a stir
In this infographic, Carla Saliba, founder of Infographic.ly, crunches the numbers for the region’s flourishing coffee scene, from demographic differences to café hotspots, and finds that coffee culture is booming.
Host 2025 slated for October 17–21 in Milan
Host 2025, will be held from October 17–21 at Fiera Milano, featuring 1,700 exhibitors from 54 countries, offering a comprehensive view of the latest industry trends.
Purpose-driven hospitality with Maya Chams Ibrahimchah, founder and president of Beit El Baraka and Beit Kanz
Maya Chams Ibrahimchah, founder and president of Beit El Baraka and Beit Kanz, is a leading Lebanese social entrepreneur transforming the hospitality industry. By merging food, heritage and economic empowerment, she’s proving that hospitality can drive real social change. In this article, she discusses how to create a purpose-driven model that supports farmers, creates jobs and preserves culture, showing that impact and profit can go hand in hand.
How AI is assisting the hospitality industry with Dr. Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality
As hospitality evolves, AI presents a powerful opportunity to streamline operations, enhance service quality and elevate the guest experience. Dr. Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, tells us more.
HORECA Jordan poised for its landmark 10th edition
HORECA Jordan, the premier annual gathering for the hospitality and foodservice industries in the Hashemite kingdom, will celebrate its 10th anniversary from September 16-18, 2025.
Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai to host largest edition yet
Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai is launching its fourth edition from September 30 to October 2, 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah – Madinat Arena.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 to unveil the latest industry megatrends
The theme for this year’s event is ‘Powering the Future of Food Production. With a focus on innovation, Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 takes place from November 4-6 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Jordan’s hospitality sector strengthens
Tourism revenues in Jordan increased by 11.9 percent during the first half of 2025, demonstrating strong sector rebound. According to the Central Bank of Jordan, this growth confirms Jordan’s appeal as a premier travel destination.
