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Tourism Breaking News
13-05-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia officially opens in Riyadh with over 1000 senior decision-makers, 200 investors and 150 expert speakers have convened in the capital for the 2025 edition
Post Views: 95 The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2025 officially opened under the theme 'Where Vision Shapes Opportunity,' FHS Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom's most influential hospitality investment conference, bringing together hospitality leaders, investors and decision-makers to discuss hotel performance and development, the outlook for hospitality investment in the Kingdom and the key market trends driving the sector. The official opening remarks were delivered this morning by His Highness Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid Al Saud, Secretary General, King Faisal Foundation (KFF) and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Al Khozama Investment Company. 'Hospitality in Saudi Arabia is no longer just about infrastructure or service – it's about identity, culture, talent, and future leadership. It is about creating opportunities for the people of this country to tell their story, and to shape the experience of those who come to discover it.' HH Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid, Secretary General, King Faisal Foundation. The address was delivered in the distinguished presence of Mahmoud Abdulhadi, Deputy minister of tourism for destination enablement, Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, who also took to the stage to discuss 'Where Vision Shapes Opportunity'. The FHS Saudi Arabia program, which covers everything from start-ups to staffing and innovation to investment over three days, features 150+ speakers across 80 sessions in 18 different content tracks, covering key themes including Investment, Financing & Real Estate, Destination Development, Technology & Innovation, Sustainability & ESG, and Luxury, F&B and Experiential Hospitality. Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of The Bench, organizer of FHS Saudi Arabia, said: 'We are delighted to be back at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, thanks to our host sponsor Al Khozama Investment and look forward to a very exciting few days of strong debate and valuable insights from the region's most respected and experienced leaders to help shape the future of our industry.' Khalid Saud AbuHaimed, Chief Executive Officer, Al Khozama Investment, commented: 'Our partnership with FHS reflects our belief in the power of hospitality to drive opportunity and excellence.' The event kicked off yesterday with the launch of the NextGen: Investment Forum, a brand new, first-of-its-kind event that tackled the key issues and opportunities surrounding education, training, and talent retention in Saudi Arabia's hospitality industry. With 1 million new tourism jobs predicted by 2030 and 320,000 new hotel rooms, investing in the next generation of leaders in hospitality is fundamental to delivering KSA's Vision 2030 goals. The action-packed agenda features a wide variety of session formats from main stage keynotes, panel discussions and exclusive leadership conversations, master classes, roundtable discussions and networking sessions. In addition to the main conference programme a record number of signing ceremonies for new projects and partnerships are set to take place this year, following USD$ 1.1 billion in business opportunities announced at FHS Saudi Arabia in 2024.
Syyaha
13-05-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia officially opens in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12 May 2025: The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2025 is officially underway at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, taking place from 11-13 May. Under the theme 'Where Vision Shapes Opportunity,' FHS Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom's most influential hospitality investment conference, brings together hospitality leaders, investors and decision-makers to discuss hotel performance and development, the outlook for hospitality investment in the Kingdom and the key market trends driving the sector. The official opening remarks were delivered this morning by His Highness Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid Al Saud, Secretary General, King Faisal Foundation (KFF) and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Al Khozama Investment Company. 'Hospitality in Saudi Arabia is no longer just about infrastructure or service – it's about identity, culture, talent, and future leadership. It is about creating opportunities for the people of this country to tell their story, and to shape the experience of those who come to discover it.' HH Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid, Secretary General, King Faisal Foundation. The address was delivered in the distinguished presence of Mahmoud Abdulhadi, Deputy minister of tourism for destination enablement, Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, who also took to the stage to discuss 'Where Vision Shapes Opportunity'. The FHS Saudi Arabia program, which covers everything from start-ups to staffing and innovation to investment over three days, features 150+ speakers across 80 sessions in 18 different content tracks, covering key themes including Investment, Financing & Real Estate, Destination Development, Technology & Innovation, Sustainability & ESG, and Luxury, F&B and Experiential Hospitality. Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of The Bench, organizer of FHS Saudi Arabia, said: 'We are delighted to be back at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, thanks to our host sponsor Al Khozama Investment and look forward to a very exciting few days of strong debate and valuable insights from the region's most respected and experienced leaders to help shape the future of our industry.' Khalid Saud AbuHaimed, Chief Executive Officer, Al Khozama Investment, commented: 'Our partnership with FHS reflects our belief in the power of hospitality to drive opportunity and excellence.' The event kicked off yesterday with the launch of the NextGen: Investment Forum, a brand new, first-of-its-kind event that tackled the key issues and opportunities surrounding education, training, and talent retention in Saudi Arabia's hospitality industry. With 1 million new tourism jobs predicted by 2030 and 320,000 new hotel rooms, investing in the next generation of leaders in hospitality is fundamental to delivering KSA's Vision 2030 goals. The action-packed agenda features a wide variety of session formats from main stage keynotes, panel discussions and exclusive leadership conversations, master classes, roundtable discussions and networking sessions. In addition to the main conference programme a record number of signing ceremonies for new projects and partnerships are set to take place this year, following USD$ 1.1 billion in business opportunities announced at FHS Saudi Arabia in 2024.
Trade Arabia
19-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
First speakers announced for FHS Saudi Arabia
The 2025 edition of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, which is set to take place at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh from May 11-13, has confirmed the first speakers for the region's leading hospitality investment platform. Organised by The Bench, FHS Saudi Arabia brings together hospitality leaders and decision-makers to discuss hotel performance and development, the outlook for hospitality investment in Saudi Arabia and the key market trends driving the sector, aiming for actionable outcomes that will transform the industry, which continues to witness unprecedented growth. Confirmed speakers include leaders from some of the most dynamic hospitality brands, the real estate, asset management, investment and consulting community, international media, and government representatives. Among the confirmed names are HH Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid Al Saud, Secretary General, King Faisal Foundation (KFF) & Chairman of the Board of Directors, Al Khozama; Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi, Chief Executive Officer, Taiba Investments; Waleed AlRashed AlHumaid, Chief Executive Officer, Alrajhi Capital; Omar Romero, Chief Development and Luxury Officer, MINOR Hotels; Muin Serhan, Chief Executive Officer, AMSA Hospitality; Abdullah Azhari, CEO & Managing Director, Saudi Icon Company; Steven Greenway, Chief Executive Officer, Flyadeal; Ron Pohl, President of International Operations, BWH Hotel Group & President, WorldHotels; Gregory Lanter, Group Deputy CEO, Club Med; Michael Acton Smith, Co-Founder & CEO, CALM; Glenn Mandziuk, Chief Executive Officer, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, and Jake Haupert, Chief Executive Officer, Transformational Travel Council. 'The agenda for FHS Saudi Arabia is shaping up very nicely and we are excited to welcome our first distinguished speakers for what is set to be a stellar line up of leaders representing the hospitality investment community in Saudi Arabia and around the world,' said Tanja Millner, Production Director at The Bench. 'Under our theme 'Where vision shapes opportunity,' this year's content tracks will include the future of hospitality in Saudi Arabia, building a sustainable tomorrow, hospitality investment, tomorrow's lifestyle which includes the future of tourism and destination development, pathways to holistic wellness, restaurant investment and F&B experiences. In addition, the Education Investment Forum that is co-located with FHS Saudi Arabia this year, will look human capital and education investment, including a focus on bridging the gap between education and industry needs.'
Zawya
19-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
First speakers announced for Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The 2025 edition of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, which is set to take place at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh from 11-13 May 2025, has confirmed the first speakers for the region's leading hospitality investment platform. Organised by The Bench, FHS Saudi Arabia brings together hospitality leaders and decision-makers to discuss hotel performance and development, the outlook for hospitality investment in Saudi Arabia and the key market trends driving the sector, aiming for actionable outcomes that will transform the industry, which continues to witness unprecedented growth. Confirmed speakers include leaders from some of the most dynamic hospitality brands, the real estate, asset management, investment and consulting community, international media, and government representatives. Among the confirmed names are HH Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid Al Saud, Secretary General, King Faisal Foundation (KFF) & Chairman of the Board of Directors, Al Khozama; Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi, Chief Executive Officer, Taiba Investments; Waleed AlRashed AlHumaid, Chief Executive Officer, Alrajhi Capital; Omar Romero, Chief Development and Luxury Officer, MINOR Hotels; Muin Serhan, Chief Executive Officer, AMSA Hospitality; Abdullah Azhari, CEO & Managing Director, Saudi Icon Company; Steven Greenway, Chief Executive Officer, Flyadeal; Ron Pohl, President of International Operations, BWH Hotel Group & President, WorldHotels; Gregory Lanter, Group Deputy CEO, Club Med; Michael Acton Smith, Co-Founder & CEO, CALM; Glenn Mandziuk, Chief Executive Officer, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, and Jake Haupert, Chief Executive Officer, Transformational Travel Council. 'The agenda for FHS Saudi Arabia is shaping up very nicely and we are excited to welcome our first distinguished speakers for what is set to be a stellar line up of leaders representing the hospitality investment community in Saudi Arabia and around the world,' said Tanja Millner, Production Director at The Bench. 'Under our theme 'Where vision shapes opportunity,' this year's content tracks will include the future of hospitality in Saudi Arabia, building a sustainable tomorrow, hospitality investment, tomorrow's lifestyle which includes the future of tourism and destination development, pathways to holistic wellness, restaurant investment and F&B experiences. In addition, the Education Investment Forum that is co-located with FHS Saudi Arabia this year, will look human capital and education investment, including a focus on bridging the gap between education and industry needs.' For more information about Future Hospitality Summit, please visit the website here. About The Bench The Bench has built a legacy as a global curator of opportunity, designing transformative forums and summits that empower the hospitality and travel industries to connect, innovate, and thrive. With over two decades of expertise, The Bench creates platforms that go beyond transactions to inspire collaboration and drive meaningful change. Each event brings together government leaders, tourism ministries, global travel associations, leading hospitality brands, hotel owners and investors, airlines, destination developers, and more. From flagship gatherings like FHS World (formerly AHIC) and FHS Saudi Arabia, to the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) and AviaDev, The Bench creates events where ideas spark, relationships deepen, and investments take flight. The Bench thrives on fostering dynamic and forward-looking dialogues, uniting industry pioneers to address challenges, seize opportunities, and co-create the future. Each event is crafted to deliver more than just connections - it's about transforming ideas into action and building a better tomorrow. Discover more at About FHS Saudi Arabia Dates: 11-13 May 2025 Location: Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Sponsors: Sponsors: Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh and Al Khozama Investment as Host Sponsors; Ministry of Tourism as Strategic Enabler; Taiba Investments as Founding Partner; Al Rajhi Bank, Amsa Hospitality, Elaf Group, NEOM, Red Sea Global, Rua Al Madinah, Saudi Icon, The Ascott, and Tourism Development Fund (TDF) as Strategic Partners; Accor, BWH Hotels, ClubMed, Italia Hospitality, Mariott International, Radisson Hotel Group, Rotana, and Sommet Education as Headline Sponsors; ARC-IDC, Aleph Hospitality, Ark People Solutions, AtkinsRealis, CBRE, Compass Project Consulting, Domus Managed Housing, Elena, H World International, IHCL, JLL, JT+P, Knight Frank, Louvre Hotels Group, Melia Hotels International, Minor Hotels, Quo, Story Hospitality, STR, The First Group, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as Sponsors; Hospitality Chain, Hospitality Management Holding, Neo Leap, Rove Hotels, Shaza Hotels, Sophos Hotels, Time Hotels, TV5Monde, Valor Hospitality Partners, and WhiteWater as Exhibitors. Media contact: Anne Bleeker, Managing Director In2 Consulting Email: anne@
