Dubai hotel renovations 2026 reshape the luxury hospitality landscape
Dubai’s hospitality sector is entering a new phase of renovations, with several landmark hotels closing fully while others roll out phased upgrades. As a result, operators are refreshing assets, upgrading rooms and enhancing guest experiences to remain competitive.
Homegrown concepts in the GCC with Naveed Dowlatshahi, COO of Gastronomica
As the GCC dining sector evolves rapidly, Naveed Dowlatshahi, COO of Gastronomica, discusses how local restaurant groups such as his are shaping dining culture through regional tastes, flexible formats and locally driven hospitality approaches.
As data-driven travel reshapes destinations, Fouad Talaat of Booking.com explains why
As destinations compete for smarter growth, Fouad Talaat, regional manager MENA & Türkiye of Booking.com sees data as the decisive edge.
Chef Karim Haïdar celebrates Lebanese flavors in his new book
Karim Haïdar releases Dictionnaire des Saveurs du Liban, a book exploring Lebanon’s culinary identity through its ingredients, traditions and regional flavors. We sat with the chef and owner of Sama restaurant and Les Mots et le Ciel catering to discuss his book and Lebanese cuisine.
Sommelier Natalie Lumpp decodes the new rules of wine
Natalie Lumpp, wine expert and sommelier at Wein erleben!, is among Germany’s award-winning sommeliers and a pioneering industry female figure.
Master Chewing Gum and Candies Co SAL announce ownership transition
MASTER CHEWING GUM AND CANDIES CO SAL (“the Company”) successfully complete the sale of the business to an undisclosed buyer for an undisclosed amount.
Impact of war in numbers on Lebanon
Lebanon war impact unfolds through key figures, highlighting shifts in travel demand, rising costs and measurable economic changes across sectors. Two experts, Jean Abboud, president of the Association of Travel and Tourist Agents in Lebanon and Nicolas Chammas, secretary general of the Lebanese Economic Organizations, outline the scale of disruption across travel, tourism and the broader economy.
An authentic expression of Tuscany with MICHELIN-starred chef Matteo Temperini
MICHELIN-starred chef Matteo Temperini, executive chef of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, is celebrated for refined, ingredient-driven cuisine rooted in authenticity. With a deep respect for Italian culinary heritage, he brought a taste of Tuscany to Rosewood Abu Dhabi briefly.
In the kitchen with Rachel Bado, group executive chef
In the kitchen, Rachel Bado, group executive chef creative at SAS Hospitality, finds joy through ingredients, guided by cultures and memories. She shares more in this exclusive interview.
Saudi Arabia tourism and hospitality boom drives USD 1.3 trillion development pipeline
According to Knight Frank’s Saudi Report 2025, Saudi Arabia is accelerating its economic transformation under Vision 2030, supported by a USD 1.3 trillion real estate and infrastructure pipeline.