Explaining the robust growth in religious tourism with Oliver Guirdham of TBRC
Religious tourism is booming globally, driven by rising spirituality, better infrastructure and immersive experiences, says Oliver Guirdham, CEO and founder of TBRC.
How cultural heritage is influencing cooking styles in KSA today
Walid AlHashash, head of Mood Consultancy and Contracting, delves into Saudi Arabia’s culinary revival, highlighting how cultural heritage and innovation are reshaping the kingdom’s food scene.
The JIFF 2025 positions the country as a key culinary and cultural destination
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.
Sustainability in hospitality: a profitable imperative
Judith Cartwright, founder and managing director of Black Coral Consulting, cautions that hotels failing to integrate sustainability into their operations run a very real risk of falling behind.
Gen Z travel trends 2025
Gen Z is transforming travel with a focus on digital access, affordability, sustainability, and immersive, experience-led tourism models.
Celebrating World Chocolate Day with regional chocolate experts
In celebration of World Chocolate Day, we recall standout statements from some of the region’s most influential chocolate leaders insights shared over the years that continue to resonate in today’s evolving industry.
Middle East tourism set to hit USD 350 billion by 2030
The Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) 2025 Travel Trends Report reveals that Middle East tourism is set to surge to USD 350 billion by 2030.
The Middle East’s biggest hospitality moves reported this week
From market resilience to infrastructure reinvention, the Middle East and Africa are shaping a powerful future for regional hospitality and tourism growth. This week, we highlight industry leaders that are spotlighting top-performing markets, long-term demand cycles and transformational giga-projects that will define investment priorities over the coming decade.
AMFORHT leads the way in shaping hospitality careers in Morocco
AMFORHT (World Association for Hospitality and Tourism Education and Training) has once again demonstrated its global leadership in hospitality education by partnering with Morocco’s National Tourism Confederation (CNT) to host a high-impact event focused on the future of training and careers in hospitality.
