What’s trending, and who’s spending, in the Middle East’s hotel industry?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Tuesday, 27 May 2025 - 59 minutes

We’re live from The Hotel Show, where everything from the bed you sleep in to the art you see on your next staycation will be decided. Helen chats to industry experts about what could be coming to a lobby near you soon.

Plus, how much is too much to spend on a school trip? Teachers, parents and finance experts weigh in. 

And as a terrifying new thriller sheds a light on maternal OCD, we get expert advice on the risks from psychologist Aisling Prendergast.

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