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.
A taste of culinary excellence with renowned chef Faisal Al Deleigan
Faisal Al Deleigan is a man of many talents; he is a banker, a world-renowned chef, consultant and humanitarian at heart. With his consultancy work, he showcases not only the richness of a plethora of cuisines but also breathes life into recipes. In this exclusive interview, he tells us about his journey and how he helps his clients achieve success.
Navigating the Middle East’s skies with Kashif Khalid
We caught up with Kashif Khalid, IATA’s regional director for the Middle East and Africa, to discuss everything related to travel.
A bright new era for regional tourism
The Middle East’s hospitality sector is currently witnessing a remarkable upsurge, with significant growth and extensive development under way in travel, tourism and hotel construction. This expansion has been propelled by several factors, including ambitious infrastructure projects, strategic investments and a sharpened focus among key players on developing the sector.
Equinox Resort Amaala set to open in 2024
Amaala and The Red Sea has partnered with Equinox, a global leader in luxury lifestyle brands, to create Equinox Resort Amaala in one of the world’s most well-preserved natural environments, Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea.
A brief encounter with serial entrepreneur Haider Madani
Haider Madani, owner of CASSETTE and NETTE Dubai, has an insatiable appetite for great food, music and art. Here, he describes his journey and future plans.
IHG launches dual-brand property in Dubai, slated for Q4 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts will launch Holiday Inn Dubai Business Bay by Q4 2023, a new stylish dual-branded property in Dubai’s Business Bay. Located a short distance from key tourist and business spots, this cluster of hotels will offer modern and comfortable accommodations for travelers enjoying a short or longer stay in Dubai.
UAE-based restaurant-tech company Growdash set to expand in the GCC
With its data-driven approach, Growdash is poised to assist regional restaurants to execute paid and organic growth campaigns confidently and seamlessly across online food delivery channels.
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.