Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait announces Ksenia Novikova as hotel manager
With over a decade of experience in luxury hospitality around the globe, Ksenia Novikova has been appointed hotel manager of Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait.
Saudi Arabia’s positive investment market outlook
The ambitious goals outlined in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy are supported by more than USD 1 trillion worth of real estate and infrastructural developments, including 315,000 hotel keys. In the next four to five years, the number of hotel keys is likely to almost double to around 200,000, with at least half of the proposed supply becoming operational by 2028 and some existing properties leaving the market to make room for new, more desirable and competitive hotels and resorts.
Why hybrid coffee shops are a win-win
Combining caffeine hits with lifestyle fits, today’s coffee shops offer much more than a quick pitstop, as Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality explains.
Passion for perfection with Rocco Seminara, corporate executive chef of Bagatelle Group
Rocco Seminara, the corporate executive chef of Bagatelle Group, is a passionate advocate of nature and a perfectionist at heart. Here, he takes time out of his busy schedule to share histhoughts on the trends shaping the Saudi food scene and what makes Bagatelle so appealing.
A life dedicated to hospitality: remembering Jochem-Jan Sleiffer
As we reflect on the late hotelier’s legacy, following his passing in April, we pay tribute to his remarkable career.
A legacy in the making with Hussni Ajlani, owner and founder of Salmontini
Hussni Ajlani was left spellbound by Lebanon when he visited the country in 1999 and decided to invest his time in the Lebanese hospitality industry. Here, the owner and founder of Salmontini takes us on a trip down memory lane and tells us what drives his passion.
Wrapping up the FHS 2023, Saudi Arabia with Jonathan Worsley
Passionate about bringing the hospitality industry together and being a change catalyst through showcasing innovation and thought leadership, Jonathan Worsley, chairman and CEO of The Bench, thrives on connecting professionals, driving progress and shaping the future of the industry with his trade shows.
Marc Reissinger appointed general manager of InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh
InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa announces the appointment of Marc Reissinger as its general manager.
Behind GRIF KSA with Jennifer Pettinger-Haines, The Bench’s managing director of the Middle East
We sat with Jennifer Pettinger-Haines, The Bench’s managing director of the Middle East to get the lowdown GRIF.
Sustainable tourism gains momentum in the Middle East
Multidisciplinary tourism professional Naiara Lopez Giner, Colliers’ associate manager of Tourism Advisory Lead Hospitality & Tourism in the Middle East and North Africa, dives into the region’s booming tourism sector and provides an overview of the ambitious visions and objectives driving sustainable initiatives for a responsible and eco-conscious future.