Thinking beyond the budget cycle with Tea Ros, MD at Strategic Hotel Consulting
Tea Ros, managing director at Strategic Hotel Consulting, believes that long-term thinking, wellness innovation and operational agility will define which hotels remain competitive, resilient and valuable in an increasingly unpredictable global market.
Michael Cirino on why hotels must design for emotion not just occupancy
Michael Cirino, founder and CEO of House of Attention, explores a bold shift in hospitality thinking. The idea of “return on attention” is the new measure of hospitality value. Cirino makes a clear case for a new hospitality era. One where hotels are not just places to stay, but destinations designed to be remembered, discussed and returned to.
Costas Livadaris lifts the lid on future-ready hospitality
As hospitality developments across the Middle East become increasingly ambitious, Costas Livadaris, hospitality & leisure lead, EMEA at Parsons, explains why successful projects depend on combining visionary design with operational intelligence and shares his insights on the sector’s evolving landscape.
Basel Talal on the power of a people-first approach in hospitality
The regional hospitality market is expanding rapidly, driven by rising guest expectations and evolving travel demand. Innovation, talent and personalization are reshaping how the sector operates, requiring leaders to rethink their approach. Basel Talal, managing director KSA, Kuwait and Levant at Radisson Hotel Group, explains why he believes brands that value human connection will be the ones that stand out.
Navigating hospitality project delivery in the Middle East with Hamed Aljufairi
Hamed Aljufairi, vice president of operations at Compass Project Consulting, discusses operational challenges, budget pressures and strategies driving successful hospitality developments across the Middle East.
Enhancing customer experience through personalization with Ziad Sleiman, GM of The Meydan Hotel
“Exceeding expectations through personalized experiences and exceptional service at every touchpoint” is a philosophy that guides Ziad Sleiman, GM of The Meydan Hotel. He shares how he brings this vision to life while leading one of Dubai’s most distinctive luxury destinations.
Wellness redefines luxury hospitality across the Middle East, says Ulf Bremer of AMAALA
Luxury wellness hospitality continues to evolve across the Middle East. Ulf Bremer, GM of Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay, explores growing demand for personalization, cultural authenticity, restorative travel experiences and holistic wellbeing.
GM Nikolaos Kaloudis on shaping Fairmont Amman’s next chapter
As its newly appointed general manager, Nikolaos Kaloudis is committed to elevating Fairmont Amman through innovation, cultural authenticity and exceptional service. Here, the visionary hospitality leader tells us how creating memorable journeys synonymous with modern luxury is at the heart of his plans for guests.
Marc Razurel, executive pastry chef at The Ned Doha, on the evolution of pastry
José Canals has been with Barceló Hotel Group for over a decade and is credited with leading expansion plans in North Africa and the Mediterranean. We find out more about the largest Spanish hotel group in the MENA region from the dynamic managing director for the Middle East, Mediterranean and Asia.
Eye on Kuwait with Mohammad Taha Nashwan, GM of Ray by Cloud 7
With more than two decades spent shaping experiences across lifestyle and luxury hotels, Mohammad Taha Nashwan brings a globally informed perspective to Kuwait’s evolving hospitality scene. At Ray by Cloud 7, he is leading a new wave of experience-driven hospitality to create a vibrant seaside destination for modern travelers.
