As Saudi Arabia’s hospitality landscape undergoes an unprecedented transformation under Vision 2030, industry leaders are redefining what it means to deliver excellence. Nuran Kilani, COO, L’azure Hospitality Saudi Arabia brings a guest-centric, brand-driven perspective to scaling hospitality in a Kingdom where cultural authenticity meets global ambition. TT Bureau When Kilani …
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The Middle East’s tourism sector is undergoing an exciting transformation driven by visionary strategies, significant investments and shifting traveller preferences. Mohamed Awadalla, Chief Executive Officer, TIME Hotels, explains how the region’s hospitality sector is embracing these global tourism shifts and why hotel operators adapt to evolving tourism trends. According to …
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Glenn Mandziuk, CEO, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, in an interview with TRAVTALK on the sidelines of Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh, lauded the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the efforts being made in sustainable hospitality and said that he was ‘impressed by the leadership and vision being demonstrated at Red …
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Rotana Hotels is scaling up its footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with four new hotel openings by year-end and 13 more in development, reveals Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Officer, Rotana Hotels, in an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK. With a sharp focus on Riyadh, Mecca and Medina, the group …
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Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia 2025, held recently at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, offered a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality industry, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the importance to modernise hospitality education to meet the growing …
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Dimitris Manikis, President – EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, in an interview with TRAVTALK, shares insights about the developments in the Middle East region. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Super 8 brand, he recently announced that they are looking at bringing in 100 Super 8 hotels across the …
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As global hotel brands race to establish a footprint in the Middle East, BWH Hotels is making significant moves of its own. Ron Pohl, President – World Hotels and International Operations, BWH Hotels, on the sidelines of Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh, shared with TRAVTALK their regional ambitions and long-term …
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Novotel Riyadh Sahafa, the ninth Novotel property in Saudi Arabia, has quickly risen to prominence within the past year, not just for its state-of-the-art facilities, but for making history. At its helm is Hessa Al Mazroa, first female Saudi General Manager for Accor Novotel Riyadh Sahafa, a remarkable milestone for …
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Radisson Hotel Group Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Daaliah Meyer joins Radisson Hotel Group as Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications in Saudi Arabia. With a background in neuropsychology and a career forged at the intersection of creativity, data and human behaviour, Meyer brings a powerful perspective to hospitality marketing. She …
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The Tower Plaza Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road has been the most sought-after hotel by both leisure and corporate travellers from across GCC, Europe and CIS countries. Ahmed Ibrahim, Commercial Director and Acting General Manager, Tower Plaza Hotel, shares with TRAVTALK some of their unique experiences and initiatives to attract …
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