Minor Hotels partners with the TDF of Saudi Arabia to develop new projects

Minor Hotels partners with the TDF of Saudi Arabia to develop new projects

Minor Hotels has signed an MoU with Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund to jointly develop and operate high-quality hospitality and lifestyle projects focused on mountain resorts, wellness resorts and urban hotels within the kingdom. The first project under this partnership is expected to be announced in H2 this year.

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Wrapping up the FHS 2023, Saudi Arabia with Jonathan Worsley

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. 

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Kitchen talk with Lucas Glanville, senior executive chef of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

Kitchen talk with Lucas Glanville, senior executive chef of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

Raised in a “food-focused” family, Lucas Glanville was inspired by his mother to pursue a culinary career while he was still in high school. He studied culinary arts at a London catering college before joining the Michelin-star restaurant Le Gavroche and subsequently joining Browns Restaurant Melbourn, an award-winning restaurant. Here, the senior executive chef of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre shares his insights into the Saudi culinary scene and how he is tackling the issue of sustainability in the kitchen.

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Four Saudi cities rank high on the IMD Smart City Index 2023

Four Saudi cities rank high on the IMD Smart City Index 2023

Riyadh has maintained its position as the third Arab city in the IMD Smart City Index (SCI) 2023, which saw the Saudi cities of Makkah, Jeddah, and Madinah included in the observatory for the first time, ranking 4th, 5th and 7th respectively.

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Up close and personal with Guenter Gebhard, regional VP and GM of Four Seasons Riyadh

Up close and personal with Guenter Gebhard, regional VP and GM of Four Seasons Riyadh

We took time out with Guenter Gebhard, regional vice president and GM of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center, to get the lowdown on his management style and his role in ensuring the brand’s growth across the kingdom.

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Tariq Yousef Dowidar named new VP of Aleph Hospitality, Saudi Arabia

Tariq Yousef Dowidar named new VP of Aleph Hospitality, Saudi Arabia

Aleph Hospitality appoints Tariq Yousef Dowidar as vice president for Saudi Arabia. To support its growth strategy in the kingdom, the company also intends to add further resources to the Saudi team over the course of the year.

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The Saudi F&B industry, from vision to reality

The Saudi F&B industry, from vision to reality

Duncan Fraser Smith, author of “Create to Plate,” reflects on F&B development in Saudi Arabia.

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10 minutes with Denis Sorin the Arabian hallmark maker

10 minutes with Denis Sorin the Arabian hallmark maker

Denis Sorin, the president of Amsa Hospitality, is more than a hotelier. As an entrepreneur and advocate of Arabian hospitality, he tells us about his vision and aspirations for KSA.

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MJS Holding, leading the restaurant scene toward Vision 2030

MJS Holding, leading the restaurant scene toward Vision 2030

MJS Holding, a leading hospitality group, continues to make strides in the restaurant scene by bringing its unique blend of innovation and tradition to the forefront. We take a closer look at the company renowned for its commitment to quality and excellence and the gurus behind it who have been instrumental in shaping the restaurant industry in Saudi Arabia.

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International travel: what to expect in 2023

International travel: what to expect in 2023

The pandemic taught us that nothing should be taken for granted. And, with most countries having now lifted all Covid-19-related restrictions, the vast majority of people are keen to once again make travel an important part of their lives, albeit in a year of no-normal, as Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, explains.

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