Ramadan culinary trends around the Middle East
Four accomplishes chefs take us on a culinary tour around the Middle East, sharing Ramadan food trends and iftar essentials.
Why Nikkei cuisine is making waves in the MENA region
According to Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, Nikkei cuisine is dominating the international food scene. Here, he explains its rising popularity, especially in the MENA region.
Serry Beach Resort to open in Hurghada in April 2023
Located at the center of Hurghada’s touristic promenade, at the heart of the city, Serry is a beachfront property with a stunning private sandy beach. The hotel offers human connection, sustainability and heritage through eco-friendly architecture, beautiful, natural surroundings and lush, verdant landscaping.
Café Younes: the Lebanese homegrown concept making noise in the Middle East’s coffee scene
The sensory coffee experience delivered by Café Younes, a Lebanese family-run business, has without doubt contributed to its success in Egypt and UAE. Here, Amin Younes, the mastermind behind the renowned brand, shares some exciting news about the firm’s regional footprint and why Café Younes is the name on everyone’s lips.
Marriott graduates 80 Egyptian students under its Tahseen Hospitality Training Program
Marriott’s Tahseen Hospitality Training Program has been created for Egypt in 2018 to further enhance tourism education in the country.
Mayrig restaurant debuts in Egypt
A guardian of Armenian culinary heritage, Mayrig restaurant has been serving authentic Armenian cuisine in the heart of Beirut’s Gemmayze neighborhood for the best part of 19 years. Led by founder Aline Kamakian, the brand just launched its first branch in Egypt.
Back to the land of the pharaohs
Egypt appears to be getting back on its feet after years of economic turmoil and social unrest, intensified by the pandemic. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, shares her insights on tourism recovery and what the regional power of North Africa is likely to witness in terms of foreign arrivals in 2022 and beyond.
Four Seasons expands its luxury footprint in Egypt
In partnership with leading conglomerate Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) and as part of its multimillion-dollar expansion, luxury hospitality company Four Seasons has solidified its presence in Egypt with three new high-end hotels and residences: Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Cairo Capital at Madinaty, Four Seasons Hotel Luxor and Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Sharm El Sheikh.
Luxor Rotana set to welcome guests in Q4 2023
Luxor Rotana will be luxury five-star resort in Egypt’s historic city is set to open in Q4 2023, catering to business and leisure travelers.
Egypt on the rise
Egypt’s hospitality market has seen robust growth across the sector driven by the rapid tourism recovery post-pandemic, primarily bolstered by government and private sector economic initiatives, including, but not limited to, the establishment of new reforms and the development of new hospitality products/demand generators. These initiatives, along with strong domestic demand, supported a healthy market recovery. HVS forecasts that the opening of The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) later this year will further induce demand to benefit the hospitality industry across the country. We learn more with Ahmad Yousry Elbeheiry MRICS, associate director of HVS Middle East & Africa.