Heritage forward renovations with Aradhana Khowala, CEO of Aptamind Partners

Heritage forward renovations with Aradhana Khowala, CEO of Aptamind Partners

Aradhana Khowala, CEO of Aptamind Partners, shares perspectives on restoring historic assets with purpose, grounding design in place, culture and community while creating meaningful guest experiences..

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Redefining the hotel’s next chapter with Andre Saade, GM at Radisson Blu Minhal

Redefining the hotel’s next chapter with Andre Saade, GM at Radisson Blu Minhal

Andre Saade, general manager at Radisson Blu Minhal, shares how strategic rebranding, culinary precision and renewed event focus reshaped the hotel’s market position.

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Inside Doha’s wellness evolution with Kazem Shamas, GM of Al Messila

Inside Doha’s wellness evolution with Kazem Shamas, GM of Al Messila

HN sat with Kazem Shamas, GM of Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha, exploring luxury positioning and spa trends.

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Aline Asmar d’Amman on designing meaningful journeys

Aline Asmar d’Amman on designing meaningful journeys

Aline Asmar d’Amman is renowned for crafting spaces where heritage, culture and contemporary design meet with purpose. From palaces to trains, her work explores luxury rooted in emotion, context and timeless cultural relevance worldwide.

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“The Power To Say Yes!” with Christine Assouad

“The Power To Say Yes!” with Christine Assouad

Christine Assouad is a serial entrepreneur with 28 years of experience across food, beverage, retail, investment and leadership. Published author, head of The Catalyst of Growth, founder of Dunkin Lebanon, Semsom and a Shark Tank Lebanon judge, she mentors entrepreneurs across MENA and beyond. From boardrooms to Shark Tank, she explains why saying yes became her most powerful leadership move.

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Hospitality at a crossroads with Fadeel G. Wehbe, MD of Sofitel Riyadh Hotel

Hospitality at a crossroads with Fadeel G. Wehbe, MD of Sofitel Riyadh Hotel

Fadeel G. Wehbe, managing director of Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre, tackles industry pressures, evolving expectations and leadership strategies shaping modern hospitality worldwide today.

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Redefining family travel with Ozgur Cireli, GM of Rixos Bab Al Bahr  

Redefining family travel with Ozgur Cireli, GM of Rixos Bab Al Bahr  

Family travel is evolving fast. From wellness to adventure, discover the bold trends reshaping multi-generational, experience-driven holidays for unforgettable memories with Ozgur Cireli, general manager of Rixos Bab Al Bahr Rixos Bab Al Bahr.

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Jad Doumet on why boutique hotels bring the soul of Doha to life

Jad Doumet on why boutique hotels bring the soul of Doha to life

Jad Doumet, general manager of Alwadi Hotel, believes boutique hotels matter because they capture the soul of a place which he tries to convey in his hotel offering.

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Eye on Bahrain with Tamer Farouk, general manager of Hilton Bahrain

Eye on Bahrain with Tamer Farouk, general manager of Hilton Bahrain

Tamer Farouk, general manager of Hilton Bahrain discusses Bahrain’s evolving hospitality landscape, highlighting sector strengths, key growth drivers, emerging trends and Hilton Bahrain’s future plans.

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