New Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Dammam slated to open in 2027
Aleph Hospitality has announced a new hospitality milestone after securing the Tapestry Collection by Hilton for Dammam. The upcoming 84-key hotel will be developed in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and owned by AREA Investment and Real Estate.
Aline Asmar d’Amman on designing meaningful journeys
Aline Asmar d’Amman is renowned for crafting spaces where heritage, culture and contemporary design meet with purpose. From palaces to trains, her work explores luxury rooted in emotion, context and timeless cultural relevance worldwide.
“The Power To Say Yes!” with Christine Assouad
Christine Assouad is a serial entrepreneur with 28 years of experience across food, beverage, retail, investment and leadership. Published author, head of The Catalyst of Growth, founder of Dunkin Lebanon, Semsom and a Shark Tank Lebanon judge, she mentors entrepreneurs across MENA and beyond. From boardrooms to Shark Tank, she explains why saying yes became her most powerful leadership move.
Rotana Centro Hail slated to open in Saudi Arabia
Rotana announced the signing of Centro Hail, a next generation lifestyle hotel, strengthening its growing footprint across Saudi Arabia. The project is developed in partnership with Alkhorayef Investment and Development Company and the Tourism Development Fund.
Hospitality at a crossroads with Fadeel G. Wehbe, MD of Sofitel Riyadh Hotel
Fadeel G. Wehbe, managing director of Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre, tackles industry pressures, evolving expectations and leadership strategies shaping modern hospitality worldwide today.
Refining the kingdom’s culinary scene with consultant chef Nicolas Isnard
Nicolas Isnard, consultant chef at House of Grill at Fairmont Riyadh, reflects on the kingdom’s culinary scene, redefining luxury hospitality through experience, emotion and cultural identity.
Redefining family travel with Ozgur Cireli, GM of Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Family travel is evolving fast. From wellness to adventure, discover the bold trends reshaping multi-generational, experience-driven holidays for unforgettable memories with Ozgur Cireli, general manager of Rixos Bab Al Bahr Rixos Bab Al Bahr.
Jad Doumet on why boutique hotels bring the soul of Doha to life
Jad Doumet, general manager of Alwadi Hotel, believes boutique hotels matter because they capture the soul of a place which he tries to convey in his hotel offering.
Eye on Bahrain with Tamer Farouk, general manager of Hilton Bahrain
Tamer Farouk, general manager of Hilton Bahrain discusses Bahrain’s evolving hospitality landscape, highlighting sector strengths, key growth drivers, emerging trends and Hilton Bahrain’s future plans.
