Tech talk with Diego Martin, commercial manager for Furukawa Electric EMEA
As commercial manager for Furukawa Electric in EMEA, Diego Martin is an expert in the telecommunications market. Here, he sheds light on how Furukawa is helping hotels become digitally advanced to meet the needs of modern travelers.
Hot Chocolate
Ten chocolatiers and pastry chefs tell us what’s creating a buzz on the scene of our favorite sweet treat, from exotic, imaginative combinations of flavors to non-dairy alternatives and single-origin, ethically sourced cocoa beans.
60 seconds with Mary Choueiry, director of PR and MC at InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut
Mary Choueiry, director of PR and marketing communications at InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut, lifts the lid on what’s new at the iconic hotel and how it is enhancing its luxury offering.
Saudi Public Investment Fund launches Asfar to boost the hospitality and tourism sector
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced the establishment of the Saudi Tourism Investment Company Asfar to support the growth of the country’s tourism sector.
Debut of Vignette Collection in Saudi Arabia slated for 2024
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with the owners of Carlton Al Moaibed hotel in Al Khobar, KSA, in order to transform the hotel into Saudi Arabia’s first Vignette Collection Hotel. The refurbished and rebranded property is scheduled to open in 2024.
Travel redefined
The regional travel industry is booming, buoyed by increased confidence, pent-up demand and MENA countries’ successful efforts to position themselves globally as attractive destinations. However, today’s travelers have different requirements, priorities and wish lists. Ten industry experts explain how their hotel brand is adapting to accommodate a new era of guests, while also sharing their far-reaching regional expansion plans.
Marsa Alam Port Phoenice hotel set to open in 2025
Radisson Hotel Group is set to launch Marsa Alam Port Phoenice in Egypt, marking the group’s third brand in Egypt and first Radisson Collection property.
60 seconds with executive chef Moath Muneer Mohammed Hamdan of Amman Rotana
Chef Moath Muneer Mohammed Hamdan recently joined Amman Rotana from The Chedi El Gouna Hotel & Resort, Hurghada, bringing with him over 21 years of valuable experience in the hospitality industry. We learn more about how he is wholeheartedly committed to enhancing Amman Rotana’s culinary offerings.
Where sweet meets sour
Syrups are today firmly established as an essential ingredient for bartenders and mixologists worldwide, enabling these creatives to add flavor, taste and imagination to classic beverages or give new concepts a contemporary twist. We asked seven experts to share their thoughts on all things syrup-related, from trending flavors and industry innovations to how they achieve that perfect balance in a glass. Here’s what they had to say.