Eye on Oman’s hospitality sector with Jad Germanos, GM of Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC
As travel patterns shift, Oman’s hotel sector stands apart, says Jad Germanos of Crowne Plaza Muscat Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC), pointing to authenticity, steady growth and changing guest expectations.
Qiddiya Motorsport Hotel to open in KSA in 2034
Qiddiya Speed City has unveiled plans for the Qiddiya Motorsport Hotel, set to redefine luxury racing hospitality ahead of its opening in 2034.
GM Pavlina Tarabova Alghamdi on why employee wellbeing is the new power behind hospitality success
Pavlina Tarabova Alghamdi, general manager at Melia Desert Palm, shares her perspective on leadership, wellbeing and building meaningful hospitality experiences.
Golden Tulip Cairo Pyramids and Golden Tulip Sheikh Zayed City to open in Egypt
Legacy Hotels Holding expands into Egypt, marking a major milestone in regional growth strategy, with the launch of Golden Tulip Cairo Pyramids and Golden Tulip Sheikh Zayed City.
Mark Wouters GM of The Chedi Hegra Saudi Arabia on getting personalization right
Mark Wouters, general manager of The Chedi Hegra, believes that hospitality is shaped by intuition, awareness and a refined sense of presence. In this interview, he reveals how to create experiences that leave a lasting emotional connection with every guest.
Leading with purpose with Kozhaya Tannous, cluster GM of Rotana Hotels
As hospitality evolves, leading with purpose goes beyond aligning teams and processes. Rotana Hotels’ cluster GM Kozhaya Tannous shares what it truly takes to lead with clarity, impact and long-term value today.
The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel set to open in RAK in 2027
Almal Real Estate Development confirms the upcoming opening of The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences, a landmark beachfront hospitality destination set to debut in 2027 in Ras Al Khaimah.
Minor Hotels launches Colbert Collection with plans for Middle East expansion
Minor Hotels announces the launch of Colbert Collection, a premium soft brand uniting independent hotels through emotionally-driven travel experiences globally.
How to retain high-net-worth travelers with IHG’s Maarten P. Drenth
Maarten P. Drenth, regional general manager for Egypt and Africa at IHG Hotels & Resorts, shares how luxury hotels are rethinking ways to attract and retain high-net-worth travelers, using his property as a practical example.
