Wyndham debuts La Quinta Brand in the Middle East with a property in Dubai
This hotel marks the 75th La Quinta property to open since Wyndham acquired the brand in 2018. It adds 100 rooms to the inventory.
The golden market of glamping
While multiple lockdowns have forced many of us to rethink our travel plans, new forms of tourism have emerged. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, explores the world of glamping, a trend that’s here to stay.
Exclusive interview with UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili
This is a chance to rethink and restart tourism. Our sector will recover. It is resilient and able to adapt.
New F&B operations manager at Intercontinental Dubai Marina
One of the main objectives in his new role will be to reinforce the hotel as a renowned culinary and lifestyle destination.
U-Food’s road to success
U-Food, a distributor of international FMCG products, has established itself as a market leader over the past 27 years. The firm imports goods from over 20 countries and represents around 50 renowned multinational food companies. Here, Mazen Noureddine, general manager of U-Food, tells us more about the road to success and upcoming projects.
A food affair with Mohamad Najem
Mohamad Najem, advisory chef and consultant of Leaders Cooking Academy, gives us the lowdown on the world of cooking and food.
Arabian Travel Week to focus on recovery of Middle East tourism
To complement the four-day in-person show, for the first time, a new hybrid format will mean a virtual ATM running a week after.
Ecotourism: the perks of green travel
As sustainable tourism continues to be one of the hottest topics in the travel industry, Nada Alameddine, partner at Hodema consulting services, examines the impact of this ever-growing trend in the Middle East.
The changing face of Oman’s hospitality sector
Hotel markets in the Middle East, and especially in the GCC, are often thought to share similar characteristics and dynamics, but is this a fair analysis? Hala Matar Choufany, president, Middle East, Africa & South Asia of HVS, takes a closer look at Oman’s hospitality sector and gives her thoughts on what we can expect from the country’s Vision 2040.
Miral and Hilton to open Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island at Yas Bay in days
The five-star hotel will feature 545 rooms and an accompanying unique beach club, and will welcome guests as of the 18th of February.
