Scaling with success: 10 hoteliers on regional expansionand leading by example
MENA’s hospitality sector is flourishing, propelled forward by ambitious government visions, international investment and evolving traveler preferences. Against this backdrop of rapid change, we asked 10 prominent industry leaders to share their thoughts on all things hospitality related, from their brand’s ambitious growth strategies to inspiring new talent. Here’s what they said.
Saudi Arabia’s transformation: a new chapter unfolds
Saudi Arabia continues to roll out its impressive mega projects against a backdrop of record tourism demand, despite also having to accommodate a challenging external economic environment. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, analyzes the strategies that the Kingdom is adopting for the next phase of its socioeconomic development, which include seeking out alternative funding options and new partners.