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.
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.
Sommelier Natalie Lumpp decodes the new rules of wine
Natalie Lumpp, wine expert and sommelier at Wein erleben!, is among Germany’s award-winning sommeliers and a pioneering industry female figure.
Celebrating Holiday Inn Suites Kuwait Salmiya’s milestone
As Holiday Inn Suites Kuwait Salmiya marks 20 years, general manager Saif Edeen Mohamad discusses extended stay comfort, diverse dining experiences and prime seaside location.
The growing appetite for plant-based cuisine
Once regarded as niche or limiting, plant-based dishes are now appearing on mainstream menus thanks to broader wellness trends and changing eating habits. Abdul Kader Saadi, founder and managing director at Eighty6, examines how hospitality professionals are rethinking their approach to this increasingly in-demand, maturing segment.
Saudi women in leadership with Maram Kokandi
Saudi hotel leader Maram Kokandi has a strong operational and commercial background. Passionate about people development and delivering sustainable results, the hotel manager at JW Marriott shares her perspective on women in leadership.
An authentic expression of Tuscany with MICHELIN-starred chef Matteo Temperini
MICHELIN-starred chef Matteo Temperini, executive chef of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, is celebrated for refined, ingredient-driven cuisine rooted in authenticity. With a deep respect for Italian culinary heritage, he brought a taste of Tuscany to Rosewood Abu Dhabi briefly.
Stephan Schupbach on Chedi Hospitality’s unbound approach to luxury hospitality
In a buoyant regional market, Chedi Hospitality is expanding its presence through a growth strategy rooted in authentic luxury and cultural stewardship. CEO Stephan Schupbach tells HN how the group is curating experiences that go beyond simple stays to give high-end guests a deeper sense of connection and place.
Why travel technology is a get ahead or get left behind moment
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
