Future Hospitality Summit

With an unparalleled lineup of global hospitality leaders taking the stage every year, FHS promises to provide valuable insights and the latest industry knowledge through panel talks and round-table discussions with experts.

H.E. Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar

Founder & Managing Director of Emaar Properties

Founder & Director of Noon.com; Chairman of Eagle Hills; Chairman of Americana Group

HE Dr. Ghada Shalaby

Vice Minister

Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt

His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri

Minister of Economy

UAE

Gloria Guevara Manzo

Chief Special Advisor

Ministry of Tourism - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Khalid Saud Abu Haimed

Chief Executive Officer

Al Khozama Investments

HH Prince Bandar Bin Saud Bin Khalid Al Saud

Secretary General

King Faisal Foundation (KFF)

Eng. Ahmed Bin Wasl Al Juhani

Chief Executive Officer

Rua Al Madinah Holding

Sébastien Bazin

Group Chairman & CEO

Accor

Stephen Sackur

Presenter

HARDTalk

Andrew Gilmour

Principal Economist

The Economist Group

News and Insights

With an international media frenzy, FHS takes center stage as the ultimate platform for the industry's hottest deal signings and groundbreaking announcements. Global hospitality leaders use the digital FHS platform to share invaluable industry intelligence.

Latest Podcasts

Episode 55: Gautam Sashittal, CEO, King Abdullah Financial District Development & Management Company (KAFD DMC)

Join Gautam Sashittal as he discusses the transformation of the King Abdullah Financial District into a sustainable, mixed-use hub in Riyadh. Discover how KAFD integrates smart technologies and aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to enhance urban living and business.

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Episode 54: Serena Lim, Chief Growth Officer, The Ascott Limited

In this podcast, Jonathan Worsley discusses with Serena Lim from The Ascott Limited about their global expansion and innovative hospitality strategies. Serena highlights Ascott's focus on experience-led accommodations and plans for growing their presence in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia.

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Episode 53: Stefano Lopez, Tourism Projects Director, Baheej

In this episode of the FHS podcast, Jana Bader interviews Stefano Lopez from Baheej, who discusses their role in reshaping Saudi Arabia's tourism through community-focused projects. Stefano teases a new, culturally rich project in the Eastern Province, set to debut at the Future Hospitality Summit.

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Episode 52: Desdemona (Desi), Humanoid Robot, Lead Vocalist of the Desdemona Dream Band

Join humanoid robot pop artist Desdemona on the FHS podcast as she explores AI's transformative role in hospitality. Discover how robotics enhances guest experiences with a personal touch and ethical AI integration. Tune in for insights on AI's future in the industry.

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