Hospitality

Explore news and features on hotels, resorts, and hospitality brands, including openings, renovations, partnerships, and guest experience innovations.

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa

Sofitel Bahrain: Where Weddings, F1-Scale Events and Operational Flexibility Define the Destination

December 23, 2025

As part of Experiential Planner’s Vision Bahrain research initiative, we spoke with the leadership team at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa to understand how the destination delivers across large-scale MICE, international motorsport events and high-volume Indian weddings. From hosting Formula 1 car launches to managing emotionally charged destination weddings, Sofitel’s perspective reveals why Bahrain’s strength lies not just in infrastructure—but in flexibility, people and personalised delivery.

Raffles Al Areen Bahrain

Raffles Al Areen: Where Ultra-Luxury, Leadership Presence and Nature-Led Experiences Converge

December 23, 2025

As part of Experiential Planner’s Vision Bahrain research, we met with the leadership team at Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain to understand how the destination is positioning itself at the very top end of the MICE and destination wedding spectrum. From hosting TEDx with national leadership in attendance to delivering deeply private celebrations within royal villas, Raffles Al Areen offers a perspective on Bahrain that is rooted in exclusivity, cultural intelligence and nature-led luxury.

Doha, Qatar

Tourism Momentum Pushes Qatar’s Hotel Performance

November 25, 2025

Qatar’s tourism sector continued to strengthen in 2025, with international arrivals reaching 3.3 million in the first eight months of the year. Rising visitation has boosted hotel occupancy, revenues and supply, with room numbers expected to reach 45,000 by 2027 as mega events drive year-round demand.