A life of luxury

A life of luxury

Offering one-of-a-kind experiences to meet the needs of today’s uber-demanding travelers has become the new definition of luxury in hospitality, as Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, points out.

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The rights and wrongs of hotel refurbs

The rights and wrongs of hotel refurbs

While a costly, time-consuming and logistically challenging renovation is feared by many hotel owners, Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, a Dubai-based hospitality and F&B consultancy firm, highlights the correct way to approach a property refurb and explains how international events are motivating hotels to undergo a facelift.

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Alternative lodging: from refined to rustic

Alternative lodging: from refined to rustic

Encouraging a new wave of small hotels and local entrepreneurial ventures while valuing heritage and the environment is something Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, feels strongly about. Here, he describes what the Middle East’s hospitality sector should be focusing on if it is to compete with other markets.

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Jabbar Internet Group cofunds NYC-based hospitality startup Blueground

Jabbar Internet Group cofunds NYC-based hospitality startup Blueground

Blueground provides premium rental properties with high-end furnishing to business professional and individual renters

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Nap pods tested by Saudi Arabia during hajj

Nap pods tested by Saudi Arabia during hajj

Each napper had a three-hour access to the pods, which are imported from Japan at cost of around USD 1,114 each.

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