How boutique hotels are making their mark in Lebanon
Boutique hotels are carving their own niche in Lebanon, presenting an attractive alternative for travelers seeking a different kind of stay. In this analysis, we lift the lid on the boutique offering, from the advantages they offer to the challenges owners face.
Lebanon’s hoteliers share plans and projections for 2025
After a sluggish start, Lebanon’s hospitality sector is showing signs of rallying, with guarded optimism growing among hoteliers for the coming months. However, pressing challenges remain for an industry that has become known for displaying resilience in the face of uncertainty. With insights from hoteliers, we spotlight the green shoots, hurdles and trends.
Yasmina Hayek on making Lebanese cuisine a lasting legacy
As executive chef and co-owner of M. Shérif Group, Yasmina Hayek has taken Lebanese cuisine to the world, adding innovation to heritage with resounding success. We learn more about her culinary journey and achievements, which include winning several top industry awards.
Why it pays to think bold and big in hospitality brand-building with Rabih Fakhreddine
Rabih Fakhreddine, founder and group CEO of 7 Management, on seeking out opportunities and never standing still.
HORECA Talks highlight Kuwait’s flourishing hospitality industry
Hailed a resounding success, HORECA Kuwait 2025 drew to a close on January 16th at Kuwait International Fairground, where 80 exhibitors presented 500 brands to an impressive 8,000+ visitors.
Chefs talk: what’s cooking in Oman?
New and exciting opportunities are emerging for talented chefs in Oman, with the growth and expansion of the country’s hospitality industry. We caught up with a number of executive chefs from the leading hotels in Muscat to better understand the market, what guests are looking for and the cuisines that are leading the way.
Food for thought: a look at Oman’s F&B industry
The world of food and beverage has grown by leaps and bounds in the Sultanate of Oman. With a host of new openings catering to tourists and locals alike, we discover what’s on the menu and how the F&B landscape is likely to develop.
Leading hoteliers discuss Oman’s luxury hotel sector
With substantial investments and a surge in revenues, Oman’s luxury hotel sector is growing at an impressive rate. We explore the market and discuss upcoming projects with leading hoteliers in the sultanate.
Tech and tradition: a winning F&B formula in Kuwait
A well-established F&B destination, Kuwait today continues to hold its own on the regional culinary scene, with the country’s restaurants offering an increasingly diverse range of cuisine to an expanding customer base. In an era when keeping up with diners’ changing demands and preferences is key, we explore how the industry’s focus on both authenticity and innovation is proving to be a winning formula.
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Trade exhibitions: driving direct and indirect growth
While trade exhibitions make a vital direct contribution to the travel and tourism sectors of host countries, their benefits extend well beyond these industries, ranging from the contribution they make to broader economic growth to the platforms they offer for cultural exchanges. With Kuwait’s Vision 2035 gathering pace, we look at how trade exhibitions are expanding in parallel with the country’s broader tourism development.