Author: Abdul.Wasey

The accolades celebrate achievements spanning guest experience, operational excellence, innovation, team performance and sustainability. Paramount Hotel Dubai, Paramount Hotel Midtown, DAMAC Maison Aykon City, alongside the brand’s legacy DAMAC Maison properties, have all been honoured, reinforcing their growing influence within Dubai’s lifestyle, entertainment and hospitality landscape. Dubai : DAMAC Hospitality continues to strengthen its position as leaders in luxury, lifestyle and experience-led hospitality, driven by consistent industry recognition across their growing portfolio. DAMAC Hospitality, which includes DAMAC Hotels & Resorts, secured over 30 prestigious accolades across some of the region’s most respected hospitality platforms, reflecting excellence in hotel performance, brand…

Dubai : This Valentine’s Day, Amelia Dubai invites couples to celebrate love over an evening of refined Nikkei cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and immersive music, set within its signature retro-futuristic steampunk surroundings at Address Sky View. At the heart of the experience is Amelia’s award-winning à la carte menu, where guests can dive into a journey of Japanese-Peruvian flavours, paired with the venue’s celebrated mixology and warm, theatrical ambience. From early evening dining to late-night lounging, the space is transformed with romantic touches, creating an intimate yet vibrant setting for February 14th. The night is elevated by a special live percussion…

Holidaymakers are being urged to brush up on their plane and airport etiquette, as a recent survey has revealed the list of the most irritating passenger behaviours.  Travel experts at Tiger.co.uk discovered that reclining seats frustrates fellow passengers the most, but it’s the second most annoying habit that could actually land passengers a fine. Passengers can now face fines for unbuckling their seatbelts and standing up from their seats before the seatbelt sign has been turned off. After an increase in complaints from passengers*, Turkey’s aviation authority has introduced a new regulation which allows passengers to be issued a £53 fine on…

Riyadh :  Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), has been confirmed as the Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming RLC Global Forum, reinforcing its role in shaping the future of entertainment in Saudi Arabia.  SEVEN’s participation at RLC Global Forum reflects its commitment to building integrated entertainment ecosystems that bring together leisure, lifestyle, retail, and dining experiences under one destination-led vision. As a platinum sponsor, SEVEN will play an active role across the forum’s programming, industry engagement, and partner announcements.  The sponsorship aligns with SEVEN’s broader mandate to develop world-class entertainment destinations across the…

Dumat Al-Jandal : Al-Jouf Dates Festival, organized by Al-Jouf Municipality in Dumat Al-Jandal Governorate, witnessed the participation of 40 families working in cottage industry, presenting a variety of products to festival visitors in a well-organized setting. The exhibits included date-based processed products such as date syrup, handicrafts and popular local foods. The festival prepared dedicated booths to high standards, enabling families to display their products professionally and support the governorate’s local economy. — SPA

Tabuk SPA — The “Hasma View” site in Tabuk Region has recently witnessed a notable increase in interest as one of the most prominent natural locations combining geographical and aesthetic value, making it an attractive destination for visitors, nature enthusiasts, photography hobbyists, and those interested in open environmental landscapes. This growing attention stems from the site’s expansive visual reach that brings together desert and mountain scenery in a natural panorama reflecting the region’s geographical diversity, where the horizontal lines of sandy plains intersect with the vertical extensions of rocky formations, creating a balanced visual dimension that mirrors the openness of…

Riyadh : Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), has announced a strategic partnership with leading local and international food and beverage brands including Reza Food Services Company Ltd., McDonald’s Western, Southern and Tabuk Regions, as part of its ongoing destination development strategy. The partnership marks a key milestone in SEVEN’s ambition to create vibrant, mixed-use entertainment destinations that seamlessly integrate dining, leisure, and community-driven experiences. By collaborating with an established regional operator and curated lifestyle-led F&B group, SEVEN continues to elevate the visitor offering across its destinations. “This partnership reflects our vision to…

Dubai : The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) and visitBerlin have outlined a forward-looking vision for 2026, setting the direction for a year that celebrates Germany’s vibrant urban culture, rich culinary landscape and a growing emphasis on wellbeing. With travellers from the GCC continuing to seek meaningful, flexible and experience-led journeys, both organisations are aligning their strategies to engage a new generation of explorers, particularly Gen Z, while continuing to appeal to families, couples and multi-generational travellers from the region. What GNTO plans for 2026 For 2026, GNTO will focus on two core campaigns designed to showcase Germany’s diversity and contemporary…

AI drives privacy transformation: 92% of KSA organizations have expanded their privacy programs and 92% plan to invest more, pointing to how critical privacy is to scaling AI responsibly. Governance evolves for the AI-era: KSA Organizations are facing new challenges in data governance and management as they evolve to meet the needs of AI. 73% struggle to efficiently access high-quality data, highlighting the urgent need for better data hygiene, understanding, transparency, and oversight to build and maintain trust. Cross-border data flows: While there is growing demand for data localization (89%), most say it limits their ability to offer seamless services…

 Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market is forecast to grow from US$27 billion in 2025 to over US$54 billion, driven by Vision 2030, premium hotel development, and evolving inbound travel demand WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia will unite the global and regional tourism and hospitality sectors through exhibition, conference, and networking opportunities WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia will make its debut from 8 – 10 September at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center (RFECC) Riyadh : Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market, valued at US$27.14 billion in 2025, is forecast to reach US$54.32 billion according to Mordor Intelligence, reflecting rapid growth driven…