Saudi Arabia launches TOURISE to shape the future
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, his excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, officially launched TOURISE, a global platform redefining tourism’s future and vision.
Redefining Jordan’s culinary story one bite at a time with Ali Ghzawi
Discover how visionary Ali Ghzawi, chef patron of Alee restaurant, is reshaping Jordan’s culinary identity by blending heritage, innovation and culture to place Amman on the world food map.
Hotel growth: framing the funding forces of the future
Gone are the days when regional investors had to rely on traditional bank financing for major hospitality developments. Today, new capital pathways are emerging at pace across the Middle East, offering business leaders alternative funding options for tomorrow’s projects. Jonathan Worsley, chairman of The Bench and organizer of the Future Hospitality Summit, caught up with three industry experts to explore how these evolving financing models are reshaping regional hotel investment decisions and driving new growth.
Redefining Emirati cuisine with chef Ali Yazdi
Ali Yazdi, Emirati chef and founder of Ali Yazdi Consultancy, fuses traditional heritage with modern techniques to elevate Emirati cuisine. He discusses his vision for bringing UAE flavors and culinary traditions to a global audience.
Mastering cocktails with Claudiu Mnerau, beverage manager of Bâoli Dubai
At Bâoli Dubai, beverage manager Claudiu Mnerau is raising the bar with nearly two decades of global experience and award-winning expertise. Indeed, he combines research, creativity and precision to craft drinks that feel both timeless and surprising. He explains more in this exclusive interview.
Middle East tourism set to hit USD 350 billion by 2030
The Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) 2025 Travel Trends Report reveals that Middle East tourism is set to surge to USD 350 billion by 2030.
Talking UAE-brand expansion with Sunset Hospitality Group
In this exclusive interview, Baris Molvali, VP of Europe at Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), discusses the group’s strategic expansion across Europe. He reveals how UAE-born brands are being adapted for international markets and shares his outlook on the future of global hospitality.
The Middle East’s biggest hospitality moves reported
From market resilience to infrastructure reinvention, the Middle East and Africa are shaping a powerful future for regional hospitality and tourism growth. This week, we highlight industry leaders that are spotlighting top-performing markets, long-term demand cycles and transformational giga-projects that will define investment priorities over the coming decade.
Earth Riyadh and Earth Jeddah to open between 2026-2027
Earth Hotels is expanding into Saudi Arabia with two new properties set to open in the coming years. Earth Riyadh is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026, followed by Earth Jeddah in the fourth quarter of 2027. Both projects are part of a larger development pipeline valued at over USD 202 million, which also includes urban resorts in Lisbon and Porto.
