Clubbing meets coffee: an unlikely yet perfect blend
With rising demand for high-quality coffee experiences, specialty coffee shops have grown exponentially across the Middle East. Yet, beyond the fancy drinks, they have become an unexpected hub for daytime parties. Music consultant, producer and DJ Roy Malakian explores the latest trend and explains the reasons why it’s taking the region by storm.
Trends shaping global tourism in 2025
At the 2025 Arabian Travel Market, an engaging panel hosted by Hospitality News Middle East brought together top voices in tourism to discuss what’s shaping the future of travel. Held on April 28 at the Future Stage, DWTC, and moderated by Lisa Jerejian, communications manager at Hospitality Services, the session shed light on shifting traveler behaviors, market dynamics and emerging trends that are redefining the industry.
The Saudi Food Show returns for 2025
The Saudi Food Show returns to Riyadh from May 12-14, 2025, spotlighting the latest industry trends, advancements and opportunities. Now in its third year, the F&B trade event will once again take place at Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia unveils 2025 program
Action-packed agenda and new event features planned for forthcoming Riyadh gathering. Promising a packed, ambitious agenda, Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2025 will take place at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, from May 11-13.
Philip Khoury on putting sustainability into sweet treats
The award-winning, Australian-born Lebanese pastry chef and author Philip Khoury has blazed new trails in the world of indulgent, plant-based desserts. Here, he shares his career highlights and plans, from going viral with a chocolate bar to slated London openings.
Dima Saleh Hachwi, director of the Issam Hachwi Bakery School, on training tomorrow’s talent
With all eyes on Lebanon’s culinary scene, we shine a spotlight on ‘Mama Dia’ and her efforts to provide next-gen bakers with both industry training and life skills.
Eye on the MENA region with Oussama El Kadiri
Oussama El Kadiri, partner and head of hospitality, tourism and leisure advisory MENA at Knight Frank, discusses the MENA region’s unprecedented hospitality investment opportunities.
INDEX, The Hotel Show and WORKSPACE to return to DWTC
INDEX, The Hotel Show and WORKSPACE to return to DWTC for 2025 shows. Co-located May events expected to attract visitors.
The role of digital experience platforms in increasing hotel chain profitability
In developed hospitality markets, Digital Experience Platforms are often found at the basis of technologies and solutions on which hotel chains build their direct sales and marketing. Consequently, these platforms play a major role in profitability strategies focused around hotel brand websites, mobile apps and other direct sales channels.
HORECA Oman 2025: Unveiling the future of hospitality
Oman’s premier hospitality and foodservice trade fair, HORECA Oman, is set to make a triumphant return for its highly anticipated fourth edition, from May 27 to 29, 2025, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat.
