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FHS is an international platform by The Bench where some of the world's most influential hospitality investment decision makers connect, exchange knowledge, explore new partnerships and shape the future of the hospitality sector.

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Future Hospitality event series

Abu Dhabi

25-27 September 2023
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island

From Dubai in 2022, to Abu Dhabi 2023! FHIS takes place at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island for the first time. Building upon 19 years of our legacy with the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), our Abu Dhabi event focuses on exciting new international hospitality investment opportunities, sustainable and innovative concepts from around the world, and leading global hotel brands that are shaping the industry.

Saudi Arabia

29 April - 01 May 2024
Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh

FHIS returns to Saudi Arabia after an incredible and sold-out event in 2022. The conference programme will include tracks from the Saudi Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC), Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) with a continued focus on sustainability, innovation, startups and human capital development.

Latest podcasts

Episode 30: Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, joins Jana Bader, General Manager Saudi Arabia, The Bench on the FHS podcast to discuss the hospitality sector in the Middle East and Wyndham's positive experience during this period of massive change.

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Episode 29: Patrick Antaki, Chief Operating Officer, HMH Hotel Group

In this episode of the FHS podcast, get an inside scoop on HMH Hotel Group's strategic plans to expand its five brands in the booming Saudi Arabian hospitality market.

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Episode 28: Gautam Sashittal, CEO, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)

Gautam Sashittal, CEO, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) and Jana Bader, General Manager - Saudi Arabia, The Bench explore Gautam's journey in hospitality and the impact he has created as CEO of KAFD.

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Episode 27: Mike Rigby, GM & Regional VP, Middle East & India, WhiteWater

In this episode of the FHS podcast, Mike Rigby, General Manager & Regional Vice President, Middle East & India talks to Ali Shahid, Marketing Director, The Bench about what WhiteWater is and what it has been up to recently.

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Latest industry news

Rua Al Madinah Holding signs an agreement with Accor to develop over 1,000 hotel rooms

"The agreement will add 3 new global hospitality brands to Rua Al Madinah Project to meet growth in demand to Madinah’s visitors " – Rua Al Madinah Holding Company CEO

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Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund signs financing agreement with Golden Frond to develop five-star eco-lodge in Al-Ahsa Oasis

KSA's Tourism Development Fund (TDF) announced today the signing of a financing agreement with Golden Frond Hotel Services Company, a subsidiary company of the Afyaa Group to develop the ENVI Al Nakheel ecolodge in Al-Ahsa Oasis.

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The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge announces 2022 winner at Future Hospitality Summit

Cornell University was awarded with their concept NIMBUS – a soaring collection of self-contained luxury hotel rooms.

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Hospitality’s highest flyers honoured at FHS Awards

Ranjan Nadarajah, Amit Nayak, and Assia Riccio recognised at the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai.

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