An insightful talk with Guy Hutchinson, President of Middle East & Africa (MEA) for Hilton, delving deep into the Hilton’s future plans in Egypt, the latest travel and hospitality trends, and the importance of the human experience in the hospitality industry.
Every relationship requires some compromise because only if we are really lucky, we will find a partner who is 100% like us; one who has the same needs, habits, preferences, and lifestyle – in short someone we wouldn’t need to give up anything and everything to keep them.
As everyone shares their wins, ticked-off bucket lists, transformations, as well as personal and professional advancements, we begin to look at our accomplishments. Overwhelmed by comparison, it is completely normal to start questioning and wondering if you are way left behind. Truth is, you are not ahead or behind, simply because everyone is on a different course, leading a different path.
It is the time of the year when everyone is gearing up to celebrate the festive season. Some have planned and booked their flights for New Year’s celebration in cities where festivities are the brightest, some have planned smaller parties in town, others planned dinner gatherings and gift exchanging, and there are some who have no plans and may be even spending that time of the year alone.
In the age of trends and mainstream ideas, it has become a rare occurrence to ever meet a person who would pique our interest or tickle our curiosity, someone who would strike us as different and original. So are you being your authentic self or have you fallen into the trap of conformity?
Mistakes are lessons in disguise, they keep repeating themselves over and over until we know what we need to learn, or figure out the message behind them.
On the occasion of its 9th anniversary, we had a delightful talk with Joe Ghayad, General Manager of The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo where he spoke about his 25-year journey with the brand and shared insights into developments that took place during this period as well as upcoming plans.
There are things they never teach us in a classroom, like how you can heal yourself from the first heartbreak or how you are supposed to take care of adult chores and responsibilities.
With the marking of its 10th anniversary in Egypt, Informa PLC, a leading international events, digital services and academic research company, inaugurated its new office at CFC Business Park in Cairo. On this occasion, we had an insightful talk with Lord Stephen A. Carter, Group Chief Executive of Informa PLC, where he shares with us more about the company’s businesses, its strong presence in Egypt, and future expansion plans to support Egyptian businesses.
There is an inexplicable joy in losing yourself in a good book; a comforting company that can take you away from all the madness happening around you. Some are avid readers who can’t skip a day without a book in their hands, others read when they have the time.
Sometimes we keep on chasing the wrong things, simply because we don’t want to feel like we’ve given up too quickly, not knowing that this might not be meant for us in the first place.
What is normal? Who gets to decide and draw the line between the normal and the not-so? What metric is it through which do we assess human behavior and actions?
Before technology and social media overtook our lives, creatives had to spend time and effort seeking out inspiration. It wasn’t a scroll of a button that would inspire you that Podcasts are the next best thing to get famous or that mochi ice cream is the trendiest idea for a food stall.
In order not to make the interview a dreadful, stressful encounter and at the same time make it more productive instead of it being a task that has to be done, here are some questions you need to stop asking.
The relationship we have with ourselves dictates the quality of life we have, simply because we cannot make good decisions for ourselves, accept ourselves for who we are, or treat ourselves with the kindness we deserve if we are not in a healthy relationship with ourselves.
We had a talk with Hisham Mahdy, Founder of Cairo Design, where he further discussed the idea behind the 2nd edition of Cairo Design Week, the new experiences it offers, and its role in supporting local artists.
The community of content creators and storytellers is growing more and more by the day, and here is where TikTok’s pivotal role comes to play. As a platform with a mission to inspire, empower, and amp up creativity, TikTok MENA Creator Hub has put a lot of focus on women-led businesses with the launch of its second edition #HerAmbitions. Aiming at encouraging women across MENA to unleash their full potential
From the day of its inauguration, and throughout its evolution to what it has become today, various people from different cities and governorates across Egypt make it a point not to miss visiting the fair, touring around its numerous pavilions, meeting with authors and other avid readers, and going back to their homes happy with a lot of great catches to add to their library shelves, and of course, an enjoyable experience.
Whether you haven’t paid a visit yet, or planning a second one, here are some tips to prepare you to make the best of your book-shopping experience.
Feeling lost in life is a state, though not commonly communicated by people, is one that many among us can get and experience.
