Marriott International grows its luxury portfolio in KSA
Marriott International expands its presence with seven openings slated to debut in the KSA under Marriott’s brands: The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, EDITION and The Luxury Collection.
ENVI Lodges partners with Afyaa Group
In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, three ecolodges are slated to open in Al Ahsa, KSA, between 2024 and 2026.
MONIN CUP returns to KSA
Bidfood KSA and Georges MONIN SAS France will be hosting the second edition of the Saudi Monin Cup, an international competition for professional beverage specialists.
TVM alcohol-free bar expands in the Middle East
The Virgin Mary (TVM) Collective, named after the world’s famous alcohol-free cocktail Virgin Mary, is at the forefront of a socializing revolution as the world’s first luxury wellbeing bar group dedicated to inspiring people to “drink differently.”
Extensive F&B offering at the new Jawharat Al-Khobar Mall
Expected to open in 2026, Jawharat Al Khobar Mall will feature immersive entertainment areas, including a cinema, and indoor and open spaces.
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center completes its USD 150 million revamp
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre’s latest treasure is its new Kingdom Suite, which offers 330 square meters of space.
7 Management sets its sight on the GCC after massive UAE expansion
Renowned F&B titan 7 Management has dominated the hospitality scene in Riyadh, Beirut, Dubai and Doha, with an array of standout Middle Eastern brands, such as Café Beirut, February 30, Lucia’s, Antika and Sayf.
Culinary arts education in the spotlight
Mayada Badr, CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission in KSA, shares her insights on how culinary arts education is evolving in Saudi Arabia and the role of the commission in nurturing the talents of the kingdom’s future chefs.
Paris comes to Saudi Arabia at Mansard Riyadh hotel
Firas Mneimneh, general manager of Mansard Riyadh, shares details on the latest luxury lifestyle hotel bringing a touch of Paris to Saudi Arabia.
Studying hospitality in the UAE and KSA
With mega- and giga-projects becoming increasingly typical of the Middle East’s hospitality landscape, Mansoor Ahmed, executive director and head of development solutions healthcare, education and PPP at Colliers in the Middle East and Africa region, lifts the lid on tourism education in the UAE and KSA, and why demand for skilled hospitality labor looks set to rise.