Riyadh : With the strategic partnership of the Culinary Arts Commission (CAC), HORECA Riyadh and Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Riyadh will be held from 15–17 December 2025 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Together with Saudi Elite Chefs and Host Arabia, they will create the biggest hospitality and foodservice week in the kingdom’s capital, with four events attracting 50,000 professionals and gathering 500 exhibitors across 42,000 sqm. Organized by Semark Group, Jad Taktak, CEO of the company, said: “This edition marks the greatest alliance of hospitality exhibitions in Saudi Arabia. We are thrilled to join over…
Author: Eat ‘N Stays
Get Ready to Sip, Serve, and Smash as Meals on Me Launches Its First-Ever Permanent Café at Padel Pro Launched on November 27th, guests can now refuel with a selection of menu items from the brand’s signature PROTEIN+ range, protein shakes, and coffee blends roasted by Nia Coffee partner, plus enjoy 15% off Meals on Me meal plans when booking a court between now and December 31st. To celebrate the launch, Meals on Me hosted an exclusive event on November 27th, taking over the entire padel court for an evening of drinks, friendly matches, exciting giveaways, and delicious, feel-good bites Dubai : Fuelling fitness enthusiasts across Dubai, the…
Pegasus Airlines has signed an agreement to acquire Czech Airlines and its subsidiary Smartwings to advance the next phase of its global growth Pegasus Airlines has taken a major step toward its international growth goals with the agreement to acquire Czech Airlines, one of the world’s oldest airline brands and its subsidiary Smartwings, the leading leisure carrier based in the Czech Republic. The strategic investment aims to strengthen the company’s presence in Europe and support its continued global expansion. The total transaction value is 154 million euros which encompasses both companies and related receivables. The completion of the transaction is…
The 25th edition of the International Hospitality Awards, organised by Hospitality ON and held in Paris, honours Rotana’s co-founders for over three decades of visionary leadership and contribution to the global hospitality industry. Abu Dhabi – Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region, is proud to announce that its Co-Founders, Mr. Nasser Al Nowais and Mr. Selim El Zyr, have been jointly honoured with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards at the International Hospitality Awards, organised by Hospitality ON. The recognition marks a defining milestone for the company, celebrating the two founders’ visionary leadership and lasting impact…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: DRIFT Dubai – the city’s most iconic beachfront destination located within One&Only Royal Mirage is pleased to announce a series of key leadership appointments across its culinary, operations, marketing and restaurant divisions. The new hires mark an exciting chapter for the award-winning beach club and restaurant, strengthening its position as a leading pool and beach destination while continuing to elevate its French gastronomy, service excellence, and curated lifestyle experiences. The refreshed senior team brings together General Manager Marina Morel, Executive Chef Yassine Riahi, Marketing Manager Valentina Curvelo and Restaurant & Bar Manager Stephane Laforest, working under…
AI-powered solutions take centre stage at the Forum Seoul : Leading global companies operating in food technology and agricultural innovation have participated in the World FoodTech 2025 Forum (WFT25), held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from December 4 to 5, 2025. The strong presence of UAE-based companies at the event reflects the growing interest of Emirati firms in expanding their global footprint in areas such as alternative proteins, smart agriculture, sustainability, and AI-driven food-sector solutions. The UAE’s engagement also aligns with its national commitment to strengthening food security systems and adopting advanced technologies to boost production efficiency and build sustainable…
Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has entered into a partnership with Samsung, marking yet another milestone towards its digital transformation efforts aimed to enhance the travel comfort of its guests. Beginning on December 1st, passengers will be able to seamlessly track their baggage using Smart Tagged Baggage Service, powered by SmartThings Find, which enables faster and more efficient tracking of misplaced or delayed baggage that are equipped with Galaxy SmartTag. Through this collaboration, Turkish Airlines has become the launch airline to implement SmartThings technologies in passenger baggage tracking worldwide, showing the national flag carrier’s commitment to…
Bollywood sensation Nora Fatehi will perform at e& DSF Nights on 6 December with tickets now on sale at AED 150 with a special 2 for 1 promotion at net A ground-breaking drone and pyro show, Candlelight Concerts by Fever, Dinner in the Sky, and the Roxy Cinema Dome are among the exciting events taking place on DSF’s opening weekend Dubai : The countdown has begun for the monumental 31st edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the world’s longest-running annual retail celebration of its kind, as it prepares to launch with an unforgettable opening weekend, starting on 5…
Responses from: Victor Abou-Ghanem, CEO, STORY Hospitality Has sustainability moved from lip service to truly impactful, long-term, tangible measures? Over the last decade, sustainability has shifted from marketing slide to management agenda, but we are still in a transition phase. Travel and tourism account for around 8–9% of global greenhouse gas emissions – so regulators, investors, and guests are rightly demanding more than slogans. In advanced markets, you can already see this in green building codes, RFP requirements, and access to green finance. At the same time, there is still too much activity that is performative rather than transformative. For…
World Travel Tech Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the travel tech sector – has unveiled the winners of its 2025 programme at a glittering gala reception held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The finest travel technology brands from around the world attended the 5th annual World Travel Tech Awards Gala Ceremony for a night of celebration and industry recognition. Dubai claimed the title of ‘World’s Best Smart Tourism Destination’ and Qatar Airways won the coveted title of ‘World’s Best Airline Website’, with Hong Kong International Airport collecting ‘World’s Best Airport Website’. Booking.com also celebrated this year…