Oman’s hospitality pipeline adds 28 hotels and 4,789 rooms by 2027
Oman is expanding its hospitality sector with 28 hotel projects, adding 4,789 rooms and attracting global brands across key destinations.
8 luxury hotels, resorts and wellness retreats opening in Saudi Arabia in 2026
Saudi Arabia is set to expand its luxury hospitality offering in 2026 with eight high end hotels, resorts and wellness retreats.
Safir Hotels & Resorts announces bold regional expansion
Safir Hotels & Resorts showcased its regional growth ambitions at the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia (FHS Riyadh), one of the region’s leading hospitality investment events.
Marriott and Blacksand to develop 10 hotels across Saudi Arabia
Marriott International has partnered with Riyadh-based Blacksand to develop 10 hotels across Saudi Arabia, adding more than 1,300 rooms over the next four years.
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.
Rotana targets 23 hotels in Saudi Arabia by 2027
Rotana reaffirms its long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia by confirming a 10-property development pipeline that will expand its portfolio in the kingdom to 23 hotels by 2027.
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.
Director of F&B Fadi Mitri unveils Le Gray’s new chapter in dining and lifestyle hospitality
With the launch of PADAM and QASTI, and the debut of BÒHÉ, Le Gray is entering a new era of culinary excellence. Fadi Mitri, director of F&B at Le Gray Hotel Beirut, shares how the hotel has reimagined its dining experiences to create distinctive destinations that celebrate Beirut’s energy.
Chef Tarek Alameddine launches MUUN
Visionary chef Tarek Alameddine, who is currently at the helm of Beihouse and BUCO, has launched MUUN in Beirut’s Saifi district. The new restaurant brings a contemporary take on Japanese dining and is rooted in simplicity, craftsmanship and respect for exceptional ingredients.
