Middle East hospitality leaders honored at FHS Awards

Middle East hospitality leaders honored at FHS Awards

Two of the Middle East and Africa’s most respected, influential leaders in the hospitality sector were honored at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) on September 27.

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Saudi Arabia’s vision for sustainable luxury tourism unveiled in Soudah Peaks

Saudi Arabia’s vision for sustainable luxury tourism unveiled in Soudah Peaks

In a remarkable step toward diversifying its economy and enhancing its global tourism standing, Saudi Arabia is set to unveil an extraordinary luxury mountain tourism destination, Soudah Peaks. Located at an elevation of 3,015 meters above sea level on the kingdom’s highest peak, this ambitious project is a pivotal part of the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) visionary efforts.

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Medical tourism in the Middle East: the prognosis is good

Medical tourism in the Middle East: the prognosis is good

The region is well placed to tap into the booming medical and wellness tourism segments, according to Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, although a formalized strategic approach is needed to support sustainable sectoral growth.

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Bright outlook for GCC hotel industry

Bright outlook for GCC hotel industry

Having cemented its status as a global tourist destination, the region is well placed to attract new investment for the industry, following a swift post-pandemic rebound marked by impressive visitor numbers, huge project pipelines and the introduction of business-friendly initiatives, as Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, explains.

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Why budget lifestyle hotels are breaking the mold

Why budget lifestyle hotels are breaking the mold

With travelers seeking out better lodging experiences and affordable deals, cheap, chic offerings are proving to be the new industry disruptors, as Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, explains.

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Emerging trends in the Middle East beer market

Emerging trends in the Middle East beer market

Shambhu Nath Jha, associate vice president of Fact.MR, helps companies envision the future and understand the evolving business landscape. In this article, he explores the beer market in the Middle East and the trends that are shaping its future.

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Navigating the Middle East’s skies with Kashif Khalid

Navigating the Middle East’s skies with Kashif Khalid

With its data-driven approach, Growdash is poised to assist regional restaurants to execute paid and organic growth campaigns confidently and seamlessly across online food delivery channels.

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A bright new era for regional tourism

A bright new era for regional tourism

The Middle East’s hospitality sector is currently witnessing a remarkable upsurge, with significant growth and extensive development under way in travel, tourism and hotel construction. This expansion has been propelled by several factors, including ambitious infrastructure projects, strategic investments and a sharpened focus among key players on developing the sector.

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Pulse check Egypt

Pulse check Egypt

As the Ukraine war is dragging on into another year, so are the economic troubles of Egypt, highly dependent on imports of wheat and all types of non-food commodities. The Egyptian treasury market was also badly hit, as investors withdrew billions of dollars. The Central Bank could not prevent inflation from reaching an annual surge of 33.9 percent in March, with the Egyptian pound plunging to unprecedented levels. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, explains the country’s current state and forecasts its future.

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Four tech trends that are shaping the new travel era

Four tech trends that are shaping the new travel era

With travel worldwide in the midst of a resurge following more than two years of global uncertainty, travelers have understandably developed high expectations for their long-awaited trips. Joy Ghosh, head of commercial, hospitality, Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, Africa and Turkey at Amadeus, explains how tech innovations are enhancing the travel experience in 2023.

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