Ned hotel and members’ club opens The Ned Doha, its first location in the Middle East
Founded in London in 2017, The Ned is a hotel and members’ club. It expanded in 2022 with The Ned NoMad in New York and recently welcomed The Ned Doha, marking the club’s third branch and its first location in the Middle East.
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs celebrates its 40th anniversary in Kuwait and awards Mohamed Najia “Bailliage du Kuwait”
The international gastronomic society La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs marked its 40th anniversary in Kuwait by bringing together enthusiasts who share the same values of quality, fine dining, and passion for the culinary arts. Hoteliers, restaurateurs, executive chefs and sommeliers were present to honor the association’s milestone.
Aldar and Nobu Hospitality to open a luxury hotel in UAE
Aldar Properties PJSC has partnered with Nobu Hospitality to launch a new luxury hotel, branded residences and a fine-dining experience to anchor Mamsha Al Saadiyat as a desirable destination.
InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut celebrates its reopening and the festive season with the inauguration of The Beirut Venue
InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut celebrated the hotel’s reopening — which occurred in October — the launch of a new event space and the start of the festive season with a special gala event on December 1.
Eurogreen held a press event in Saudi Arabia
A product presentation took place on November 7th at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Saudi Arabia, tackling the implementation of the EU-financed campaign “EUROGREEN” which aims to promote delicious European fruits and vegetables and raise awareness on it.
Skyscanner forecasts Saudi travelers’ wants and expectations
New research from global travel site Skyscanner has revealed that Saudi Arabian holidaymakers will travel significantly in 2023 despite economic uncertainty, but price-led decision making will drive change. With 62 percent of travelers in Saudi Arabia planning to spend the same if not more on overseas travel next year, how they are going to spend this money will differ.
AMFORHT appoints Abderahman Belgat as its new president
During the last general assembly of AMFORHT, which was held on November 11 in Paris, Abderahman Belgat was elected president of the world association for training in hospitality and tourism. He will hold the position for the next four years.
Hospitality talk with Bilal Arnaout, cluster general manager of the Lancaster Group
Bilal Arnaout believes that success doesn’t happen by chance; it’s a mix of hard work, perseverance, determination and passion. In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, the cluster general manager of the Lancaster Group tells us how he lives by his mantra.
Reaching new heights with Ludwig Bouldoukian
As Hyatt’s regional vice president of development in the Middle East and Africa, Ludwig Bouldoukian has insider knowledge of the market, trends and opportunities. We discuss the Hyatt brand’s growth plans and what really matters to guests.
A cake affair with Nicole Mrad, founder of CupNcakes Dubai LLC and Cuisine With Nicole
With passion and creativity at the heart of everything she does, Nicole Mrad, founder of CupNcakes Dubai LLC and Cuisine With Nicole, tells us how she transformed her homegrown business in Dubai to one of the most sought-after pastry shops in the city.
