COMMENT: Saudi Arabia's giga-projects are catalysts of change
Giga-projects is one of six different streams created by Saudi's Public Investment Fund (PIF) around which it has structured its investment plan
Stick to your guns and avoid the cowboy companies
Finishing a project on time has become something of a challenge for the region's hotel developers.
Benchmarks needed to achieve success
Many of the major themes we tackle in this issue of MIME, including the impact of small unregulated companies
Nowhere to hide (or why glass is not enough)
Hotel industry expert Guy Wilkinson hopes there is nobody watching as he explores the business side of the new trend in hotel room designs.
Perfect balance
While competition to create the most visually stunning spa is at an all-time high in the region, spa owners and operators must also work alongside specialists to ensure that spa design works to boost operations and the bottom line.
Coming soon: A convention centre near you
The Middle East aims to compete with the top conference destinations in the world.
Shariah by any other name
The issue of Shariah-compliant hotels continues to be a source of confusion for the travel trade and consumers alike; ATN seeks to clarify the situation.
Simple versus gourmet
Caterer investigates the region's latest dining trends as consumers demand less fuss, more flavour and better value when it comes to eating out.
Mr & Mrs Smith
Husband-and-wife Nidal Farah and Carina Brun both work in security at two of Dubai's top hotels.
Is going 'dry' good for business?
Hot topics affecting the food and beverage industry were discussed at the Hotel Show's Seven Star Conference.
The Pitt-falls of the celebrity hotel
Organising celebrity endorsement of a hotel project is one that is yet to show a proven formula for long-term success.
Cooking up the culinary culture
The Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria aimed to put the seaside city on the culinary map with its Mediterranean Gourmet Summit held last month.
Piling a lot on their plates
F&B outlets play an increasingly important role in the competitive hotel industry.
Brand explosion in the Middle East
Hotel industry expert Guy Wilkinson scrambles for higher ground as new brands flood into the region.
Finding the key to the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia is not known for embracing change, but the relaxation of travel restrictions and ongoing hotel and infrastructure development are slowly forcing the country to open up.
Venue shortage or poor planning?
Is there really a shortage of meeting venues across the UAE or is poor planning to blame for availability issues?
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