Future Hospitality Summit

FHS is brought to you by The Bench

Our events:FHS World FHS Saudi Arabia AviaDev AHIF IDEEA SAHIC

Where the world's most influential hospitality investment decision-makers connect, exchange knowledge and explore new partnerships.

Upcoming FHS events

Dubai, UAE

30 September - 2 October 2024

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Website

Saudi Arabia

14-16 April 2025

Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh

Website

Thought Leadership

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 61: Natalia Bayona, Executive Director, UN Tourism

Jonathan Worsley talks with Natalia Bayona, Executive Director of UN Tourism, about innovation in tourism, the importance of education, and tackling over-tourism. Natalia highlights support for SMEs, sustainable tourism, and the impact of UN Tourism's startup competitions.

Listen

Episode 60: Ashish Tulsian, Co-founder & CEO, Restroworks

In this FHS podcast episode, Jennifer Pettinger-Haines and Ashish Tulsian, CEO of Restroworks discuss his journey from telecom to restaurant tech, industry challenges, and digital transformation in the restaurant sector.

Listen

Episode 59: Heidi Grimwood, Vice President, ELE|NA Spa & Wellness

Join us on the 59th episode of the Future Hospitality Summit podcast as Jay Green sits down with Heidi Grimwood, VP of ElE|NA Spa, to explore her inspiring journey in wellness.

Listen

Episode 58: Guy Hutchinson, CEO of Hilton Middle East and Africa

Jonathan Worsley sits down with Guy Hutchinson, CEO of Hilton Middle East and Africa to discuss Hilton's significant expansion in Saudi Arabia.

Listen

See more podcasts

Latest Industry News

Middle East Branded Residences - Brand Engagement & Contract Negotiations

JLL's Global Hotel Investment Outlook 2024

Hotel industry defies broader economy, soars to a full recovery.

Green Value Through Certification in the Hospitality Sector

In today's business landscape, sustainability has emerged as a pivotal factor influencing financial performance, whether it is at the design and construction process, during the in-use phase or the valuation and acquisition process. In this article, we explore the intricate relationship between sustainability and valuation creation.

Global Real Estate Perspective - August 2023 | JLL

The pressures weighing on the global economy persisted through the second quarter of 2023, with further interest rate increases, elevated inflation and a sluggish trade recovery contributing to challenging conditions.

See more industry news