Swiss-Belhotel International opens Swiss-Belinn Sharq Kuwait

Swiss-Belhotel International opens Swiss-Belinn Sharq Kuwait

Swiss-Belhotel’s new property brings a restaurant, a spa, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool and a private roof terrace.

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Mohamed Najia discusses the launch of the KHOA website

Mohamed Najia discusses the launch of the KHOA website

An expert in hospitality and tourism in Kuwait and the region, Mohamed Najia has over 40 years of experience in hotel and tourism management, as well as catering services. Besides holding executive and board member positions at several hospitality companies, Najia became the advisor for Kuwait’s tourism sector at the Ministry of Information as well as hospitality arbitrator at the Arbitration International Center in Bahrain. Here, we learn about the KHOA website and why it is important for the Kuwaiti market.

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Zyad Hilal talks Kuwait’s culinary scene

Zyad Hilal talks Kuwait’s culinary scene

As a chef consultant, menu and concepts engineer, secretary-general of Kuwait Chef, corporate executive chef of BFC Group and Officier Maître Rôtisseur, among other things, Zyad Hilal has a wealth of experience when it comes to the culinary arts. We sat down with the Kuwait-based chef to hear more about his journey.

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DaVinci Gourmet expands presence in the region

DaVinci Gourmet expands presence in the region

In Kuwait, Kerry Foodservice is partnering with Mohamed Naser Al-Hajery & Sons to bring DaVinci Gourmet.

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Specialty cheese hits Kuwait

Specialty cheese hits Kuwait

Demand for cheese is growing in Kuwait, much like the rest of the Middle East. We spoke with Antoine Obeid, regional managing director of Farmland, to learn more about La Maison du Fromage, the country’s first specialty cheese store.

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How will COVID-19 impact the Kuwaiti hospitality industry

How will COVID-19 impact the Kuwaiti hospitality industry

A research prepared by STR and the Kuwait Hotel Owners Association (KHOA), sheds light on the effects of the pandemic on the local hospitality market, and highlights the upcoming recovery scenarios.

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60 seconds with  Dana Tareq Al Mutawa managing partner at Acquire General Trading and Contracting

60 seconds with Dana Tareq Al Mutawa managing partner at Acquire General Trading and Contracting

The plan is to stay focused and to keep our team safe and healthy. We set measures for contactless delivery, no cash, and a no-walk-in policy.

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Vision 2030: The Key to Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Success

Vision 2030: The Key to Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Success

KSA has moved to market itself as a global tourism destination with speed and ambition. Philip Wooller, area director, Middle East & Africa at STR, and speaker at the recent Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference in Riyadh, tracks the Kingdom’s achievements to date and plans for the future in an operating climate now facing unprecedented challenges.

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The Lebanese Business Council in Kuwait appointed Chairman and two deputies

The Lebanese Business Council in Kuwait appointed Chairman and two deputies

The Council looks forward to having a constructive and positive role through developing programs to encourage the Lebanese community to be morally committed to the Kuwaiti society by embracing and participating in social volunteer campaigns.

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