Over three million tourists visited Oman in 2018, half of them from the GCC
The number of hotels also grew by 12 percent in 2017-18, resulting in a eight percent growth in the amount of rooms available in the country.
Accor Hotels launches two new projects in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Construction works for two Accor Hotels, a Novotel and an adagio, have begun in Abidjian, Ivory Coast. The project was designed and developed by Lebanese architecture and design firm Bits to Atoms led by Architect Guillaume Credoz, in collaboration with Claude Missir interiors (interior design), Fouad Hanna and Gilbert Tambourji...
Beit El Hamra opens its doors to all
Hamra is Beirut’s most cosmopolitan quarter. Since the 1950s, its sidewalk cafes, shops, nightlife and educational institutions have made it a lively part of the city any time of day. In line with that spirit, this beautiful 1950s yellow villa is outfitted with vintage furniture, swathed in original fabrics and...
World Travel Awards 2019 Middle East winners
Abu Dhabi is reinforcing its standing as a world-class events destination as it hosted the most important night of the year for the Arabian travel and tourism industry. The World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019 took place at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi , with the key players and VIPs from across...
Where bartender meets chef
Alcohol and food have always reflected societal advancements. Today, the role played by both industry representatives are overlapping, thereby altering what previously were defined occupations. HN investigates
Vinicio Alberelli appointed as head of global operations at Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts
Alberelli has been working with Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts since the beginning of 2019, establishing operational standards across the board.
Emaar launching USD 7 billion riviera-style destination in Dubai
‘Mina Rashid’ will have several features, including ‘The Dubai Mall by the Sea’, a retail, dining and leisure mix and Dubai’s longest swimming pool.
Exclusive: Meet Chef Stéphane Jego
In an exclusive interview with Chef Stéphane Jego from L’Ami Jean, Hodema consulting services sits down with the chef at Liza Beirut for a one on one Franco-Libanaise culinary exploration.
Bahrain and Egypt leading tourism performance in Q1 2019
In the Middle East, occupancy grew by almost one percent to reach 71 percent in Q1, with an average daily rate of USD 148.
IXSIR scores highest grade ever given to a Lebanese wine
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, is a bimonthly wine publication based in the United States, was founded in 1978 and is considered one of the industry’s most renowned references and this year marked a great victory for IXSIR. The latest ranking saw all three entries by the brand receiving a score in the 90s. Describing...
