The changing role of hotels
Although we are on the path to recovery, the hospitality industry barely resembles its pre- Covid-19 state. Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, examines today’s hotel sector and emphasizes the need for change.
Who’s looking for a room in 2022?
As the world enters post-pandemic mode, Christian Salloum, managing director of BrandPortunity F&B consulting, explores the trends that are set to shape hospitality and the companies shaking up the competition for online bookings.
A new experience awaits in Ras Al Khaimah for hot air balloon lovers
The family-friendly experience, which opened last week, offers aerial views of Ras Al Khaimah’s diverse natural and urban scenery.
Insights into Iraq
Despite its troubled past, Iraq is showing promising signs of tourism development that extend beyond religious travel. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, leads us through the oil-rich country and pinpoints cities that are experiencing growth in their hospitality offering.
UNWTO’s second edition of Best Tourism Villages announced
In UNWTO’s 2021 competition, over 40 villages from more than 30 countries across the five world regions were recognized.
ATM is calling startupers and innovators of the hospitality industry
The aim of the ATM Draper-Aladdin Start-up Competition is to help intensify the race to a sustainable future for travel and tourism.
The birth of tourism in Oman
Nouhad Dammous, editor-in-chief of Hospitality News Middle East, forecasts a bright outlook for Oman’s tourism industry as the sultanate’s diversification efforts gather pace.
Kuwait: the slow road to recovery
With all eyes on summer 2022, Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema consulting services, gives us the lowdown on Kuwait’s tourism status and the measures being taken to encourage travelers to return to the Gulf state.