Ever caught yourself daydreaming about what’s cruising through a visionary CEO’s mind at 30,000 feet? Or what a global hotel mogul is mentally checking off while savoring their morning brew with a skyline view from their latest luxury landing strip?
Well, you’ve touched down in the right place—fasten your seatbelts and prepare for take-off with TRENDS MENA as we bring you exclusive leadership insights from the industry’s flight deck.
Today, we’re launching a fresh opinion HUB for game-changing ideas that bring together the high-flyers and navigators of the Middle East and Africa’s travel, tourism, aviation, and hospitality turfs. Prepare to be taken on a knowledge-share journey by the visionary architects of this region’s dynamic travel landscape.
Why tune in?
In the world of travel, these are the captains at the helm, charting the new flight paths — from redefining luxury in eco-conscious resorts to transforming entire lifestyle destinations into must-see hotspots. Here, the travel ecosystem, from tourism authorities to hotel chains and aviation trailblazers will have a platform to share their take-off and landing strategies, challenge the status quo, and soar to new altitudes of innovation.
Our new Thought Leadership section will give you a front-row seat to the cockpit, where CEOs and top-tier visionary leaders, will share their unique perspectives on the present and future of their industry. These are the leaders unafraid to plot the course, steer the industry, and accelerate the trends shaping the future of travel.
Expect bold predictions, unfiltered insights and even turbulence-filled discussions. From tackling the novelty of regenerative tourism and real sustainability to embracing the tailwinds of AI, AR, VR, these thought leaders are navigating the skies to deliver next-generation guest experiences. More to the point. The digital transformation is fueling a jetstream of innovation having prompted a technological zeitgeist, offering immersive experiences beyond the human imagination. Twice a month, on Tuesdays, you can expect these insights to land on your radar.
Our new Thought Leadership section will give you a front-row seat to the cockpit, where CEOs and top-tier visionary leaders, will share their unique perspectives on the present and future of their industry.
Whether you’re an industry insider or simply passionate about how travel connects people and communities, this is your boarding pass to the most creative and forward-thinking minds in travel, tourism and hospitality. They will be offering topics that don’t fit in a marketing gig. Picture knowledge-share from the leadership of Saudi Arabia’s giga projects, GCC-based aviation visionaries shortening global distances, and hotel innovators crafting a future for GenZer, baby boomers and every generation in between – full of sustainable designs, and authentic experiences, as well as enriched with culture and culinary memories.
Welcome aboard the CEO Executive Lounge. Buckle up, stay alert, and enjoy the flight as the industry climbs to supersonic altitudes with no turbulence in sight, accelerating the Concorde-speedway to a future of limitless possibilities.
Want to hear what’s on the horizon from the region’s decision-makers?
Keep your eyes on this runway space!
(As an Executive Editor Velina brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the media landscape across the GCC, embodying roles as a journalist, chief storyteller and communications leader).
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this Op-Ed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of TRENDS.)