Earth Hotels to debut in the GCC in Q1 2025
Earth Hotels, a thoughtful and design-conscious hotel group for the earthy traveler, is set to open its GCC-based properties in Q1 2025. The Earth Shore, Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah, will offer state-of-the-art rooms and provide visitors with an escape that inspires the adventurer within.
Inside SISBAN with Tariq Saleh Altwuajiry
Tariq Saleh Altwuajiry, the GCC managing director of SISBAN, is a successful business leader in Saudi Arabia. With almost 25 years of practical experience in investments and the private sector, Altwuajiry gives us the lowdown on SISBAN.
Al Ain Rotana reopens its doors after refurbishment
Opened in 1999, Al Ain Rotana has undergone an extensive renovation in contemporary design, featuring an inspiring entrance lobby, with the same aesthetic mirrored throughout the property’s new guestrooms and suites, studios, chalets and two-story bedroom villas. Set among boundless greenery and surrounded by nature, the Al Ain Rotana offers individuals, couples and families a serene escape from the chaos of urban life.
Exclusive: Ladurée opens its fourth branch in Abu Dhabi
Ladurée has announced the opening of its newest branch in Al Bateen – Abu Dhabi, offering guests a unique dining experience by blending the brand’s French heritage with Middle Eastern culture.
Salman Gasim on trailblazing and nurturing hospitality talent in KSA
Salman Gasim is the CEO of the Saudi Tourism Training and Recruitment (STTAR) Institute and the CEO of Swiss Hospitality Company. He also serves as the vice president of the Saudi Regional European Business Council at the Federation of Saudi Chambers. Here, he discusses the Kingdom’s rapidly changing hospitality industry landscape and the key role earmarked for homegrown talent in driving change.
Rotana unveils robust expansion plans
Rotana has announced its ambitious expansion plans, aiming to reach 120 operating hotels spanning 28,000 keys by 2030.
Elie Maalouf set to succeed Keith Barr as CEO of IHG Group
Keith Barr, the CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has announced his decision to step down from his role and the IHG Board. He will end his term of June 30, after which he will continue to support and advise the business until the end of 2023. Elie Maalouf, who has led IHG’s Americas business as regional CEO for eight years, will take over as the new CEO on July 1 and will be based in the UK.
More than 12,000 visitors attend HORECA Lebanon’s 27th edition
The latest edition of HORECA Lebanon, held from April 25-28, 2023, ended on a high note, with more than 12,000 visitors, 160 exhibitors and 100 international culinary experts gathered over four days at Beirut’s Seaside Arena.
The human side of hospitality
Hospitality relies on the people performing the wide range of roles across the industry to keep the wheels turning, from kitchen staff and receptionists to IT experts and management. With competition among employers tough and staff turnover high, eight HR professionals share their thoughts with HN on how the sector can identify, hire and hold on to talents.
More than meats the eye
Five experts get their teeth into the tasty topic of meat industry trends, sharing their thoughts on everything from getting creative with lesser-known cuts to the importance of careful sourcing and good animal welfare.