Mark Wouters GM of The Chedi Hegra Saudi Arabia on getting personalization right
Mark Wouters, general manager of The Chedi Hegra, believes that hospitality is shaped by intuition, awareness and a refined sense of presence. In this interview, he reveals how to create experiences that leave a lasting emotional connection with every guest.
Dubai hotel renovations 2026 reshape the luxury hospitality landscape
Dubai’s hospitality sector is entering a new phase of renovations, with several landmark hotels closing fully while others roll out phased upgrades. As a result, operators are refreshing assets, upgrading rooms and enhancing guest experiences to remain competitive.
Leading with purpose with Kozhaya Tannous, cluster GM of Rotana Hotels
As hospitality evolves, leading with purpose goes beyond aligning teams and processes. Rotana Hotels’ cluster GM Kozhaya Tannous shares what it truly takes to lead with clarity, impact and long-term value today.
Homegrown concepts in the GCC with Naveed Dowlatshahi, COO of Gastronomica
As the GCC dining sector evolves rapidly, Naveed Dowlatshahi, COO of Gastronomica, discusses how local restaurant groups such as his are shaping dining culture through regional tastes, flexible formats and locally driven hospitality approaches.
The new wave of citrus drinks with Philip Duff chief officer of Old Duff Genever
Philip Duff, global drinks consultant, educator and former spirits brand executive, explores the topic of the latest zesty drinks and bartender branding.
Dubai rolls out “Dubai A Fine Way to Dine” to drive restaurant demand through exclusive citywide dining offers
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism launches “Dubai A Fine Way to Dine” to activate demand across its diverse restaurant landscape.
The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel set to open in RAK in 2027
Almal Real Estate Development confirms the upcoming opening of The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences, a landmark beachfront hospitality destination set to debut in 2027 in Ras Al Khaimah.
Six Senses The Palm Dubai slated to open in Q3 2026
Six Senses will make its highly anticipated UAE debut with the opening of Six Senses The Palm Dubai during early Q3 2026.
As data-driven travel reshapes destinations, Fouad Talaat of Booking.com explains why
As destinations compete for smarter growth, Fouad Talaat, regional manager MENA & Türkiye of Booking.com sees data as the decisive edge.
Chef Karim Haïdar celebrates Lebanese flavors in his new book
Karim Haïdar releases Dictionnaire des Saveurs du Liban, a book exploring Lebanon’s culinary identity through its ingredients, traditions and regional flavors. We sat with the chef and owner of Sama restaurant and Les Mots et le Ciel catering to discuss his book and Lebanese cuisine.
