Redefining Egyptian cuisine with chef Suzanne Mokhtar
Chef Suzanne Mokhtar, the culinary mind behind à la Suzanne Culinary School & Catering Co., masterfully blends her Syrian-Egyptian roots with refined French techniques. Discover how chef Suzanne is crafting unforgettable experiences that celebrate culture, creativity and modern gastronomy.
Federico Penzo on creating 360° guest experiences
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
Cultivating excellence in hospitality with Andrea Strim, GM of Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, Dubai
Andrea Strim, GM of Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, approaches hospitality with a focus on people, operational efficiency and strategic growth. He discusses his approach to motivating teams, fostering innovation and navigating the evolving challenges of today’s hospitality landscape.
Blending Italian and Omani cuisine with executive chef Massimiliano Ascion
At Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara, executive chef Massimiliano Ascione reveals how he transforms Salalah’s freshest seafood, fruits, herbs and spices into unforgettable dining moments. With over 20 years’ international experience, he combines Italian techniques, local inspiration and meticulous attention to detail to craft dishes that linger, leaving guests with authentic, world-class culinary memories.
Saudi Arabia launches TOURISE to shape the future
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, his excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, officially launched TOURISE, a global platform redefining tourism’s future and vision.
Redefining Jordan’s culinary story one bite at a time with Ali Ghzawi
Discover how visionary Ali Ghzawi, chef patron of Alee restaurant, is reshaping Jordan’s culinary identity by blending heritage, innovation and culture to place Amman on the world food map.
6 sustainable travel trends on luxury travel lovers’
Gone are the days when luxury travel was all about opulence and indulgence. Today’s high-end travelers are instead looking for meaningful experiences that align with their values. Michael Donald, co-founder of Halo Business Consulting Ltd, highlights six luxury travel trends that are ripe for development across the region.
Unlocking the power of total rewards with Karim El Berkch
Karim El Berkchi, manager of Kempinski Hotel Muscat, draws on two decades of global luxury experience to illustrate how total rewards elevate team performance.
Saudi Arabia’s luxury hospitality evolution with Fredrik Blomqvist
Fredrik Blomqvist, general manager of Raffles Jeddah, discusses the city’s evolving luxury hospitality scene, emerging guest trends and how Raffles will blend legendary service with Jeddah’s unique character to create unforgettable, meaningful experiences.
The craft of high-end dining in Dubai with Damiano Ruggiero, general manager of Signor Sassi
We sit down with Damiano Ruggiero, general manager of Signor Sassi, to explore how leadership, creativity and attention to detail shape Dubai’s Italian fine-dining experience.
