How to retain high-net-worth travelers with IHG’s Maarten P. Drenth
Maarten P. Drenth, regional general manager for Egypt and Africa at IHG Hotels & Resorts, shares how luxury hotels are rethinking ways to attract and retain high-net-worth travelers, using his property as a practical example.
Pullman New Capital Hotel and Residences slated to open in Egypt
Accor and Contact Developments sign Pullman New Capital Hotel and Residences, introducing the Pullman brand to Egypt for the first time.
The evolution of pastry from tradition to modernity with chef Pascal Hainigue
Pascal Hainigue, chef of Auberge de l’Ill and Le Chef Awards 2025 France honoree, shares his perspective on balancing tradition and innovation in French pastry, while redefining creativity through modern gastronomy.
Jordan’s USD 9 billion investment set to unlock new hospitality growth
The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) officially announced that visitor arrivals from GCC nations reached record-breaking levels throughout 2024.
GM Pavlina Tarabova Alghamdi on why employee wellbeing is the new power behind hospitality success
Pavlina Tarabova Alghamdi, general manager at Melia Desert Palm, shares her perspective on leadership, wellbeing and building meaningful hospitality experiences.
Hilton to open Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton in Riyadh
Hilton has signed two new hotels in Riyadh Olaya, marking another milestone in its continued expansion across Saudi Arabia today.
In the kitchen with Rachel Bado, group executive chef
In the kitchen, Rachel Bado, group executive chef creative at SAS Hospitality, finds joy through ingredients, guided by cultures and memories. She shares more in this exclusive interview.
Golden Tulip Cairo Pyramids and Golden Tulip Sheikh Zayed City to open in Egypt
Legacy Hotels Holding expands into Egypt, marking a major milestone in regional growth strategy, with the launch of Golden Tulip Cairo Pyramids and Golden Tulip Sheikh Zayed City.




















International cuisines take center stage with award winning chef Thomas Frake
International cuisine takes center stage and global flavors converge, as UK MasterChef Champion of Champions 2025 and UK MasterChef 2020 winner Thomas Frake, executive chef and owner of The Silks Pub, weighs in on evolving dining trends.