Why travel technology is a get ahead or get left behind moment
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.
Accor accelerates premium growth in Cairo with Swissôtel Cairo West
Accor signs Swissôtel Cairo West, marking a milestone expansion reinforcing Egypt as a priority growth market regionally today.
Heritage forward renovations with Aradhana Khowala, CEO of Aptamind Partners
Aradhana Khowala, CEO of Aptamind Partners, shares perspectives on restoring historic assets with purpose, grounding design in place, culture and community while creating meaningful guest experiences..
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.
Meet Mazen Assaf, the olive oil sommelier with a vision
Founded by olive oil sommelier Mazen Assaf, The Olive Oil Guy revives Mediterranean craft by sourcing exceptional oils and empowering people to taste, cook and live better. From the Levant to London, Mazen Assaf is leading an olive oil renaissance rooted in Arab heritage and global excellence.
W Riyadh KAFD to open in May 2026
W Hotels is set to make a bold entrance into Saudi Arabia with the opening of W Riyadh KAFD in May 2026. The highly anticipated debut marks the brand’s first property in the kingdom.














