How in-room wellness is shaping the modern hotel stay
As hospitality guests increasingly expect wellbeing throughout their journey, Anil Mangalat, managing partner at MMAC Design, explores hotels embedding wellness into guestrooms.
8 luxury hotels, resorts and wellness retreats opening in Saudi Arabia in 2026
Saudi Arabia is set to expand its luxury hospitality offering in 2026 with eight high end hotels, resorts and wellness retreats.
The healthy food trends shaping 2026
With wellness and nutrition now at the heart of everyday living, consumers are paying much closer attention to what they eat. Nada Alameddine, managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, serves up an appetizing digest of the varied offerings transforming this growing market segment, from flexitarian diets and fermented delicacies to functional snacks.
Wellness in travel and tourism with Amanda Schmiege of The Pearl Spa and Wellness
Amanda Schmiege, senior director of spa and wellness at The Pearl Spa and Wellness UAE Collection (Four Seasons Dubai and Abu Dhabi), discusses the pivotal role of wellness in the tourism industry.
Redefining luxury through historical palaces with Mark De Cocinis
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
Agritourism tourism on the rise across the MEA region
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.
Sustainable tourism gains momentum in the Middle East
Multidisciplinary tourism professional Naiara Lopez Giner, Colliers’ associate manager of Tourism Advisory Lead Hospitality & Tourism in the Middle East and North Africa, dives into the region’s booming tourism sector and provides an overview of the ambitious visions and objectives driving sustainable initiatives for a responsible and eco-conscious future.
Wellness is the word
The wellness tourism market is expected to reach USD 1.02 trillion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Soraya Jouzy, founder of Pearl Tree, examines the trends defining this key industry, which is on track to expand globally at a CAGR of 9.93 percent from 2022 to 2030.
Zoya Health Resort opens in the UAE
ZOYA Health & Wellbeing Resort is founded by Saudi entrepreneur Ameer Said. It is operated by Premedion, a spa management company.
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Saudi Arabia’s wellness boom
Soraya Jouzy, founder of Pearl Tree who actively champions luxury beauty and wellness, talks with experts about the evolution of wellness in Saudi Arabia.