How events are fueling hotel performance
Fall and winter are traditionally high seasons for tourism in the Middle East. As such, an important driver o f demand has always been events. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, takes a look at how the region’s calendar of events is shaping up.
New GM joins Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort, Beirut
Iseli joins Kempinski Summerland from Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan in China, the first international European-style luxury hotel in the city.
Jörg Zipprick the disruptor topping the List
Jörg Zipprick, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the international restaurant review aggregator LaListe.com, has worked as a journalist and author since 1991. Having won numerous awards for his work, Zipprick is a staunch supporter of authentic cuisine. Here, he tells us more about his journey and what it takes to make it on the list of the world’s best restaurants.
New Novotel and Adagio hotels open at Jumeirah Village Triangle
The brand-new hotels provide convenient access to the city’s main attractions. Together, they add over 500 keys to Accor’s Dubai offering.
Step inside the spa
With the Covid-19 pandemic putting health and well-being in the spotlight, Amanda Barrett, associate at KCA International, talks about the latest trends in luxury spas.
Where hospitality is heading
While 2021 has been a turbulent year for tourism, the signs are promising for 2022. We asked 11 experts from the world of hospitality to share their industry forecasts and the trends we should be keeping an eye on.
Third FAUCHON Hospitality hotel to open at Diriyah Development in Riyadh
The FAUCHON L’Hôtel Riyadh is in partnership with Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) and operator YAKOON Hospitality International.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs InterContinental Cairo New Capital
Featuring 300 rooms, InterContinental Cairo New Capital will be located in the New Capital, which was built as part of Egypt Vision 2030.
L’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie awards Mickael Gantner, executive chef of Central Beirut
Members of l’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie met at Centrale restaurant in November to award French chef Mickael Gantner with an honorary diploma from L’Académie Internationale de la Gastronomie.
Small but mighty: kitchen equipment
A working kitchen cannot function well without small accessories, as we discover with three experts in the world of food who share their tips and favorite brands.