Centara-Al Bandary’s two new Doha hotels
The B Premiere Hotel, a member of the Centara Boutique Collection, will open by the end of 2019, while the 167-key Centara Al Bustan Hotel Doha is scheduled for 2021. The Centara Hotels & Resorts deal, Thailand’s leading hospitality group, represents the 3rd and 4th Doha properties Centara will manage...
Lebanon’s Oasis de Vie
Zafer Chaoui, president of the board of directors of Chateau Ksara and president of Oasis of Life said, “After seven years of hard work and effort, the project came to life.
Over eight million tourists in Dubai in the first half of the year
India alone draw almost 1 million visitors to Dubai, particularly noteworthy given the severe air traffic and seat capacity challenges due to geopolitical volatilities.
Mega projects in the MENA region
Christopher Lund, head of Hotels for Colliers International MENA, gives us a rundown of the major projects in the works across the region
Green Turtle’s paper straw initiative
Our paper straws are biodegradable, because they are made from natural plant components that start to decompose once in contact with microorganism.
A Cypriot wave
Despite the decrease in the number of tourists, largely due to uncertainty surrounding Brexit, the fall of the Russian ruble and challenges related to the German market, the Cypriot government is determined to remain focused on strengthening the sector. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, considers the next steps
Sweet as honey
Bees are renowned for safeguarding the biodiversity of any ecosystem and Lebanon has about 6,000 beekeepers producing 1,000-1,400 tons of honey annually using 200-250 bee hives. Considering its size, that amount is considered quite significant. However, Prof. Chadi Hosri, Head of Veterinary Medicine at the Lebanese University Faculty of Agriculture...
220 Degree Catering heats up the emirates
Rony Tawk, director of operation and partner at 220 Degree Catering discusses his new company and how the industry is fairing in the Emirates.
Le Petit Gris’ elevated experience
This rooftop affords us room to better enjoy what we love. The space is purposefully designed in a way that means it avoids adhering to a specific concept, making it all the more exciting.
Top hoteliers weigh in
HN hears from hoteliers who are coping with the current hospitality landscape and optimistic about its future.
