Educating tomorrow’s leaders: accelerating hospitality excellence in Saudi Arabia
From December 15-17, 2025, HORECA Riyadh is set to transform Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center into the kingdom’s most anticipated stage for hospitality and foodservice. Over three eventful days, Saudi Arabia’s hospitality community will gather chart what’s next for the industry under Vision 2030. We learn more.
Hospitality at a crossroads with Fadeel G. Wehbe, MD of Sofitel Riyadh Hotel
Fadeel G. Wehbe, managing director of Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre, tackles industry pressures, evolving expectations and leadership strategies shaping modern hospitality worldwide today.
5 ways to crack the Gen Z code
There’s a new cohort of customers in town who are bringing both fresh expectations and growing spending power to the hospitality industry. Are you ready for them? Ashleigh Donald, co-founder of Halo Business Consulting, shares five tips to attract and engage the all-important group of Gen Z guests.
Inside Simon Khayat’s vision for elevating Saudi Arabia
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.
Cultivating excellence in hospitality with Andrea Strim, GM of Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, Dubai
Andrea Strim, GM of Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, approaches hospitality with a focus on people, operational efficiency and strategic growth. He discusses his approach to motivating teams, fostering innovation and navigating the evolving challenges of today’s hospitality landscape.
10 digital trends revolutionizing hospitality
At a time of rapidly evolving guest expectations, keeping pace with the latest tech innovations is essential, not optional, for hospitality leaders looking to maintain a competitive edge. Lovetto Nazareth, CEO of Prism Digital, shares 10 smart trends that industry players cannot afford to ignore.
Purpose-driven hospitality with Maya Chams Ibrahimchah, founder and president of Beit El Baraka and Beit Kanz
Maya Chams Ibrahimchah, founder and president of Beit El Baraka and Beit Kanz, is a leading Lebanese social entrepreneur transforming the hospitality industry. By merging food, heritage and economic empowerment, she’s proving that hospitality can drive real social change. In this article, she discusses how to create a purpose-driven model that supports farmers, creates jobs and preserves culture, showing that impact and profit can go hand in hand.
Negotiating a franchise agreement: a 5-point checklist
Negotiating a hospitality franchise agreement can help hotel owners and franchisors to align their goals, setting the scene for a successful partnership and long-term growth. Tatiana Veller, managing director of Stirling Hospitality Advisors, spotlights five key areas in franchise agreements where transparent and proactive negotiations can be mutually beneficial.
Getting to know James Knight-Pacheco, co-founder of Group JKP
With over 20 years of culinary expertise, James Knight-Pacheco has worked alongside world-renowned chefs, including Raymond Blanc, Gordon Ramsay and Michael Caines. His television appearances on the BBC have further cemented his reputation in the culinary world. We explore Knight-Pacheco’s journey, driven by innovation, mentorship and a passion for storytelling, and his responsibilities as co-founder of Group JKP, a leading hospitality consultancy firm.
