20-22 April 2026
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
2026 Event Themes
Monday 20 April
Speed networking
Reception
Tuesday 21 April
Yoga at the Top of the Tower
Location: Top of the Al Faisaliah Tower, The Globe
Start your day with this 60 minutes yoga flow designed for all levels. Shake off sleepy vibes, wake up your muscles, and bring movement to your body. In this class, you’ll open your hips, legs, back, and shoulders and at the end, you’ll feel physically and mentally refreshed, ready to enjoy the day ahead.
Welcome to FHS Saudi Arabia 2026
Market Access Matters:
The Evolving Rules Shaping International Hospitality Investment in Saudi Arabia
FHS Saudi Arabia 101:
A First-Timer’s Guide to Making the Most of the Summit
Reforms to Returns:
How New Regulations & Incentives are Powering Saudi Investment
Closed Door Discussion:
Inside the Minds of Saudi Female Investors
The Future of Hospitality in Saudi Arabia and Beyond
Investing into the Kingdom:
Connecting Global Capital with Saudi’s High-End Hospitality Pipeline
Announcements & Signings
From Founder-Led to Investor-Led:
Scaling Ultra-Luxury Hospitality Without Losing the Soul
AI as the New Margin:
Forecasting, Automation & Guest Experiences for Measurable Profit Growth
Investor-Ready Saudi:
Unlocking Capital Through IB, JV Structuring & Fundraising
Institutionalising Luxury:
Governance, Growth and Global Scale
Luncheon
From Capital to Confidence:
Owners, People and the Power of Agility
From Perception to Capital:
How Nation Branding Drives Investment
Beyond Bank Debt:
Alternative Funding and Fund Structures for Hospitality Growth in Saudi Arabia (Closed Door Workshop)
Luxury Without Labels:
The New Rules of Value, Perception and Pricing Power
Startup Den
The New Urban Showcase:
Turning Masterplans into Global Destinations Through Icon Assets and Lifestyle Districts
Building Beyond Boundaries:
Creating World-Class Tourism Destinations
Partnerships that Deliver:
Building Saudi Talent for Global Hospitality
Setting the Scene for Hotel Performance and Development in Saudi Arabia
From Vision to Delivery:
The New Playbook for Growth in Saudi Hospitality
Game On:
How Global Sports Events Reshape Cities, Investment and Tourism
Announcements & Signings
Wednesday 22 April
Pilates at the Top of the Tower
Location: Top of the Al Faisaliah Tower, The Globe
A 60-minute Pilates class offering a blend of core strengthening, flexibility enhancement, and total body toning. This low-impact session focuses on precise movements for posture, balance, and muscle definition. Suitable for all skill levels, it's a perfect way to stretch, strengthen, and rejuvenate both body and mind.
Executive Investor Breakfast & Project Showcase - A Closed-Door Gathering
Welcome Back
Announcements & Signings
The Hidden Blueprint for Success - What will it take to deliver on the Tourism vision?
Policy to Place-Making:
The Repercussions of White Land Tax on the Next Chapter of Saudi Cities
Keynote:
The State of Branded Residential Development in Saudi Arabia 2026
Hospitality Operating Models:
Trends, Trade-Offs, and the Road Ahead
Aligned for Impact:
Agile Management Tools for Owners & Operators
Global Benchmarks, Local Breakthroughs:
What Top Branded Residences Reveal for the Kingdom
FHS Intelligence Talk:
Holy Cities Tourism Data
Redefining the Pilgrimage Economy:
Master Planning, Policy Clarity, and Sustainable Investment in Saudi Arabia’s Holy Cities
FHS Intelligence Talk:
The Future of Branded Living
New Cities, New Guests:
Capturing Demand with Midscale Hotels in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Local and International Buyer of the Future:
What Luxury and Lifestyle Mean to Tomorrow’s Residents
From Retail to Hospitality:
A CEO’s Perspective
TenX Leadership Talk
FHS Awards
Beyond Branded Residences:
The Rise of Branded Living
Luncheon
Announcements & Signings
Bridging Skills to Opportunity:
Catalysing Saudi Youth Employment
FHS Intelligence Talk beyond Trends:
Gen Z’s Research on the Tourism Industry They Will Inherit
Culture Creates Value:
How Leadership and Engagement Drive ROI, Brand Strength and Asset Performance
Unlocking Investment:
How to Navigate Saudi Arabia’s Regulatory and Multi-Authority Landscape (Closed door by registration)
Investing in Wellbeing:
The ROI Case for Wellness Hospitality and Branded Living
Reinventing All-Inclusive:
How Resorts Are Meeting the New Demand for Premium, Personalised Control
Taste of Saudi:
Redefining Luxury Dining in the Kingdom
Attracting & Retaining Saudi Talent:
The New Employer Value Proposition
Branded Residences Forum Workshop:
New Era for Branded Residences
Closing Remarks