Fostering mental health in the hospitality industry
Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, offers his advice on how to promote mental health in the world of hospitality.
A new perspective with Vincent Miccolis, MD of the MEAT and India at Ascott
Vincent Miccolis, managing director of the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and India at Ascott, discusses the hotel-in-residence hybrid model.
A passion for hospitality with Catalina Silvana Susan, GM of Marriott Al Forsan Abu Dhabi
Catalina Silvana Susan is deeply passionate about hospitality, cherishing the connections with dedicated colleagues and valued customers. In this exclusive interview, she talks about her role as GM of Marriott Al Forsan Abu Dhabi and upcoming plans for the property
OMRAN’s partnership with The Smokery redefines Oman’s dining
OMRAN Group has unveiled a strategic partnership with Egypt’s esteemed F&B leader The Smokery, represented by SIRCO Group, in a move poised to revolutionize Oman’s luxury dining and lifestyle scene.
Women in the lead with Odile De Groot, GM of Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Kuwait
Belgian adventurer and seasoned hotelier Odile De Groot is making a mark as GM of Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Apartments Mahboula, Kuwait. Here, she tells us about her work, the importance of women empowerment and what she hopes to accomplish.
Rotana’s bold expansion plan in the KSA
During the second edition of the Saudi Tourism Forum (STF), Eddy Tannous, Rotana’s COO, expressed excitement about the expansion plans, stating: “Our continuous engagement underscores our commitment to shaping the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia.”
Creating captivating lobby spaces
Gone are the days when hotel lobbies were waiting areas almost solely focused on checking guests in and out. Today, these first points of connection are transitioning into dynamic, multifunctional social hubs, in a development that reflects the ever-evolving expectations of their guests. David T’ Kint, founder of DTK Studio, has the lowdown on the latest lobby design trends.
Hospitality on the agenda with Paul Stevens, COO of Accor’s premium
Based in Riyadh, Jadwa Investment KSA has successfully secured full ownership of Black Spoon via its food and beverage opportunities fund.
KSA: transformation on an unprecedented scale
Saudi Arabia’s far-reaching vision to diversify its economy and boost the non-oil sector is delivering extraordinary results, ensuring that the Kingdom remains firmly in the headlines and on investors’ radars. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, charts the latest developments in KSA’s fascinating growth story, which range from giga-project pipelines and an ever-expanding private sector to record tourism revenues.
Securing the future of hospitality marketing
Nour Yamout Katanani of Advanced Tastes Holding Group discusses securing hospitality’s future with effective digital marketing strategies.