Monday 22 June
Registration
Sponsored by Blacksand
Exhibition Open - Networking
Curated Connections
20-minute networking sessions on the following topics
- Funding
- Destination Development
- Branded Residences
Speed networking
Welcome Reception at Yauatcha, hosted by Al Khozama
Experience the FHS Welcome Reception in true style at Yauatcha, Riyadh’s renowned modern Cantonese dim sum teahouse, hosted by Al Khozama-one of Saudi Arabia’s leading luxury hospitality pioneers. Set in an elegant, contemporary space, guests will enjoy Yauatcha’s signature fusion of authentic Cantonese cuisine, mixology, and European-inspired patisserie, creating a vibrant social atmosphere.
Tuesday 23 June
Yoga at the Top of the Tower
Top of the Al Faisaliah Tower, The Globe
Start your day with this 60-minute 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.
Registration
Sponsored by Blacksand
Welcome to FHS Saudi Arabia 2026
Moderator
Jessy El Murr
Former BBC Correspondent & Founder
Motahadith
In conversation with
Ali Shahid
Chief Executive Officer
The Bench
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman
The Bench
Opening Address:
Shaping the Next Chapter of Saudi Tourism
Mahmoud Abdulhadi
Deputy Minister, Destination Enablement
Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia
Opening Remarks
Khalid Saud Abuhaimed
Chief Executive Officer
Al Khozama Investment Company
From Recovery to Reset:
Rethinking Hospitality Development Economics
Aaron Goldring
Head of Middle East Tourism Research
Oxford Economics
From Reset to Returns:
Deploying Capital in Saudi Arabia’s New Economics
Moderator
Yousef Gamal El-Din
Former News-Anchor, Host
Bloomberg, You're in Business
In conversation with
Mr․ Saleh Al Habdan
Chief Executive Officer
Jabal Omar Development
Hossam Albasrawi
Chief Executive Officer
Alrajhi Capital
Rima Bhatia
Group Economic Advisor
Gulf International Bank
Scott Livermore
Chief Economist Middle East
Oxford Economics
FHS Saudi Arabia 101:
A First-Timer’s Guide to Making the Most of the Summit
Michelle Turney
Global Head of Strategic Partnerships
The Bench
Tanja Millner
Production Director
The Bench
Hospitality in Saudi Arabia:
Navigating Uncertainty, Capturing Opportunity
Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi
Chief Executive Officer
TAIBA
Building Through Uncertainty:
How Developers Are Recalibrating Investment and Operations in a Time of Crisis
Moderator
Abdulaziz Al Qarra
Director of Advisory and Business Development, Real Estate Investments
Al Rajhi Capital
In conversation with
Abbas Al Saleh
Chief Executive Officer
Afyaa Holding
Omar Al-Abdullatif
Chief Executive Officer
Blacksand
Rohit Dhawan
Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal
Marko Vucinic
Executive Director - Investment & Asset Management
Knowledge Economic City
Landmark Hospitality Announcement by Blacksand
Moderator
Dinky Puri
Founder & CEO
Eaglewing Hospitality Services
In conversation with
Omar Al-Abdullatif
Chief Executive Officer
Blacksand
The Retrofit Gap:
Where is Asset Value being lost in Existing Portfolios — and who's responsible for closing it? (Closed Door Workshop)
Radhika Arapally
Senior Strategic Representative
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Startup Den
Judge
Rema Alyahya
Vice President
Merak Capital
Judge
Yasser AlSharif
Chief Executive Officer
TOURACT
Judge
Saad Shabbir
Senior Director
Takamol Ventures
Abdulrahman Joud
Co-Founder & CEO
Emtethal
Nourah Alsadoon
Founder & CEO
Hihome
Micaela Johnston
Co-Founder & CEO
ReelStay
Participant
Sabrine Chennaoui
Chief Executive Officer
MONSAPO
Fayaz Ali
CEO
PAISA Merchant Payment Services
Juana Bouka
Chief Marketing Officer
AuraViews by Lavish Works
Omar Issa
VP of Strategy
TAIBA
Setting the Scene for Hotel Performance and Development in Saudi Arabia
Philip Wooller
Senior Director, Middle East & Africa
STR, a CoStar Group Company
Against the Odds:
Why Development Isn’t Slowing Down
Moderator
Jessy El Murr
Former BBC Correspondent & Founder
Motahadith
In conversation with
Khalid Saud Abuhaimed
Chief Executive Officer
Al Khozama Investment Company
H.E. Abdullah AlMuhisan
Investing into the Kingdom:
Connecting Global Capital with Saudi’s High-End Hospitality Pipeline
Moderator
Sarah Al-Shawwaf
President, Middle East and Africa
DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group
In conversation with
Hamza Farooqui
Founder & CEO
Millat Group
Amin Ismail
Managing Director
Certares
Jaume Tàpies-Ibern
Founder & Co-Chairman
Aina Hospitality
The Deal Engine:
Driving Performance Through Smart Partnerships & Portfolio Strategy
Moderator
Jessy El Murr
Former BBC Correspondent & Founder
Motahadith
In conversation with
Elie Younes
Global Chief Development Officer
Radisson Hotel Group
Networking Lunch
Announcements & Signings
The Hidden Blueprint for Success - What will it take to deliver on the Tourism vision?
Dr․ Aradhana Khowala
Founder & CEO
Aptamind Partners
Beyond Bank Debt:
Alternative Funding and Fund Structures for Hospitality Growth in Saudi Arabia (Closed Door Workshop)
Dr․ Sultan Altowaim
Head of Research
Al Rajhi Capital
From Vision to Reality:
Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Icons in the Middle East
Moderator
Yousef Gamal El-Din
Former News-Anchor, Host
Bloomberg, You're in Business
In conversation with
Phillip Jones
Chief Tourism Officer
Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
Reforms to Returns:
How New Regulations & Incentives are Powering Saudi Investment
Moderator
Mohammed Al Nashwan
Chief Executive Officer
HARTT Hospitality Consulting
In conversation with
Meshari Al Nahari
Chief Executive Officer
ASFAR & Aseer Investment Company
Gregory Djerejian
Group Head of Investments & Group Chief Legal Officer
Red Sea Global
Fatih Tamince
Managing Partner
FTG Development
Beyond Independent Ownership:
Strategic Options for Saudi Hotel Assets (On Invitation only)
Hamza Farooqui
Founder & CEO
Millat Group
Ali Qasim
Global Advisory – Director
Rothschild & Co
THE POWER OF TRAVEL 2050:
Perspective on The Next Golden Era of Travel
Jorge Gilabert Hernando
Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal
Ultra-Luxury or Smart Luxury? Capital Allocation in a Changing Saudi Market
Moderator
David Keen
Founder & CEO
QUO
In conversation with
Amir Ali Golbarg
Chief Operating Officer - Middle East & Africa
Minor Hotel Group
Joanna Kurowska
Vice President, Middle East and Africa (MEA)
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Elie Milky
Chief Development Officer for the Middle East, Northeast Africa, Greece, and Cyprus
Radisson Hotel Group
Jean-Baptiste Recher
Chief Development Officer Luxury Brands Middle East, Africa and Turkiye
Accor
The Future of Hotel Asset Management - HAMA Asset Management Workshop - Invitation Only
Invitation Only
Theodor Kubak
Co-Founder, President Emeritus, Director of the Supervisory Board,
HAMA Europe
Luxury Without Labels:
The New Rules of Value, Perception and Pricing Power
Anant Sharma
Founder & CEO, Futurist & Innovation Expert
Matter of Form
From Founder-Led to Investor-Led:
Scaling Ultra-Luxury Hospitality Without Losing the Soul
Anant Sharma
Founder & CEO, Futurist & Innovation Expert
Matter of Form
Neil Gallagher
Chief Executive Officer
Soneva
Beyond Transactions:
How Retail Thinking Is Redefining Hospitality
Moderator
Jayne Rafter
Founder, Owner & Publisher
Retail & Leisure International
In conversation with
Dr. Stephan Hungeling
CEO and Managing Director
H World International | Steigenberger Hotels GmbH
Building Investor-Ready Destinations in Saudi Arabia:
Leveraging Investment, JV Structures & Capital Flows
Moderator
Turab Saleem
Chief Executive Officer
Perfetti Hospitality
In conversation with
Ragad Al-Nasser
Chief Investment Officer
Jabal Ohod Holding
Ahmed Alkhalili
Chief Commercial Officer
Ezdaher Financing Company
Tarek ElKady
Executive Director - Hospitality & Retail Investments
Osool Integrated Real Estate
Awaiz Patni
Group CFO
Bugshan Investment
Speed networking
Announcements & Signings
Evening Reception at the Radisson Collection Residences, hosted by Radisson Hotel Group
Join us for an exclusive evening of networking, exceptional cuisine, and a dynamic ambiance with stunning skyline views at The Boulevard. Located on the 17th floor of the newly opened Radisson Collection Residences, Riyadh
Wednesday 24 June
Pilates at the Top of the Tower
Top of the Al Faisaliah Tower, The Globe
A 60-minute Pilates class offered a blend of core strengthening, flexibility enhancement, and total body toning. This low-impact session focused on precise movements for posture, balance, and muscle definition to help delegates kick off their day on an energised note.
Executive Investor Breakfast & Project Showcase
A Closed-Door Gathering
Welcome Back
Jessy El Murr
Former BBC Correspondent & Founder
Motahadith
Connecting the Kingdom:
The Aviation Strategy Behind Saudi Arabia’s Tourism and Hospitality Growth.
Murad AlKhatib
Country Director, KSA
International Air Transport Association IATA
Coordinating Growth:
Governance and Connectivity in Saudi Arabia’s Next Chapter
Moderator
Murad AlKhatib
Country Director, KSA
International Air Transport Association IATA
In conversation with
Jalil Mekouar
Chief Executive Officer
Elaf Group
Yvonne Winter
Chief Executive Officer
FlyNow Arabia Ltd.
Building Beyond Boundaries:
Creating World-Class Tourism Destinations
Moderator
David Keen
Founder & CEO
QUO
In conversation with
Osama Al Othman
Founder & Managing Director
NURU
Kholoud AlManea
Development Manager
Ennismore
GianLuca Ciuffo
Associate Director
JT+Partners
Harry Ntouris
Executive Director Hospitality & Asset Management
Soudah Development Company
The Future Isn’t Built, It’s Activated
Michael Cirino
Founder & Chief Experience Officer
House of Attention
From Ambition to Execution:
The Playbook for Growth in Saudi Hospitality
Moderator
Oussama El Kadiri
Partner - Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure - MENA
Knight Frank MENA
In conversation with
Maher Abou Nasr
Managing Director in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Fuad Essam Al Filali
Group CEO
Serb Holding Group
Makram El Zyr
Corporate VP Development
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC
Muin Serhan
Chief Executive Officer
Amsa Hospitality
The Consultant Match:
How to Choose the Right Strategic Advisor for Your Business (Powered by ISHC)
Christophe de Bruyn
Chief Executice Officer
THR, Strategic Tourism Advisors
Living, Not Lodging:
The Convergence of Residential, Extended Stay & Hospitality in KSA
Dinky Puri
Founder & CEO
Eaglewing Hospitality Services
Partnerships that Deliver:
Building Saudi Talent for Global Hospitality
Dr․ Jorge Arnanz
Executive Director of Academy
King Faisal International Academy - Al Khozama Investment Company
Dr. Abdullah Alabdulkarim
Deputy Minister for Sectorial Human Capability Development
Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services
Carlos Diez de la Lastra
Chief Executive Officer
Les Roches
The Rise of Hospitality-Driven Workspaces:
Why the Best Offices Now Feel Like Hotels
MIchael Aldridge
Founder & CEO
KOFISI
Equity at the Core:
Reshaping TPO and Hospitality Operating Models
Moderator
Alain Debare
Partner - Head of Investments and Asset Management
HVS
In conversation with
Hassan, Ahdab
Chief Hospitality Operations Officer
TAIBA
Samy Boukhaled
Chief Hospitality Officer
BAAN Holding Group
Tariq Dowidar
Regional Vice President - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Aleph Hospitality
David Thomson
Senior Vice President Development
The First Group Hospitality
F&B in Saudi Arabia:
What Works, What Doesn’t - and Why
Taste of Saudi:
Redefining Luxury Dining in the Kingdom
Elia Kaady
Michellin Young Chef Award 2026
Head Chef Maiz
Nihal Felemban
CEO & Founder
Kiram for Food Services Co․ Ltd.
FHS Awards
Networking Lunch
Announcements & Signings
Beyond Branded Residences:
The Rise of Branded Living in Saudi Arabia
Moderator
Romain Lachevre
Director KSA
Quo
In conversation with
Karen Campbell
Chief Executive Officer
Jayasom
Hugues Jannet
Director of Residential Sales
Red Sea Global
Jaidev Menezes
RVP Mixed-Use Development EMEA
Marriott International
Carolyn Turnbull
Chief Executive Officer
Nammos Hotels & Resorts
The Travelers of Tomorrow:
Gen Z’s Blueprint for a New Tourism Era
Turab Saleem
Chief Executive Officer
Perfetti Hospitality
Welcome to the Branded Residences Forum
Jonathan Worsley
Chairman
The Bench
Culture Creates Value:
How Leadership and Engagement Drive ROI, Brand Strength and Asset Performance
Moderator
Andre Wiringa
Founder and CEO
Start Reverse BV
In conversation with
Carlos Diez de la Lastra
Chief Executive Officer
Les Roches
Michael Levie
Co-founder
Citizen M
Miriam Palà
Guest Experience Director
King Salman International Airport
Eddy Tannous
Chief Operating Officer
Rotana Hotels
Branded Residences 2026:
From Global Trends to Saudi Opportunity
Daniel von Barloewen
Senior Vice President, Global Mixed-Use Development
Accor One Living
Who’s in Charge? Developing Branded Residences for Long-Term Gain
Moderator
Tatiana Veller
Senior VP Hospitality
Marjan
In conversation with
Bilal Ambikapathy
Co-Founder & Partner
Wisefields
Imran Changezi
Executive Director of Hospitality Development & Head of the Centre of Excellence
Diriyah Company
Julien Laloye
Senior Director - Mixed-Use Development EMEA
Marriott International
Samer Sabra
Chief Hospitality Officer
Jabal Omar Development Company
New Cities, New Guests:
Capturing Demand with Midscale Hotels in Saudi Arabia
Moderator
Oussama El Kadiri
Partner - Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure - MENA
Knight Frank MENA
In conversation with
Abdulrahman Almoayed
CO-Founder and Chief Investment and Development Officer
Golden Tulip MENA / Louvre Hotels Group
Stefan Dubbeling
Managing Director Development EMEA
BWH Hotels
Ayman Ezzeddine
Senior Director Development
Radisson Hotel Group
Mohamad Haj Hassan
Managing Director - Middle East and Africa
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Structuring Branded Residences in KSA:
Legal Frameworks and Foreign Ownership Considerations
Keri Watkins
Partner
Baker & McKenzie LLP
Saud Al Fantoukh
Associate
Baker & McKenzie LLP
From Prestige to Purchase:
The Marketing Playbook for Successful Branded Residences
Alice Targett
Marketing & Brand Advisory Services Director
Accor One Living
Nina Vithlani
Managing Director MENA
Sectorlight
Reinventing All-Inclusive:
How Resorts Are Meeting the New Demand for Premium, Personalised Control
Moderator
Edie Rodriguez
Advisor
Rodriguez Global Advisory
In conversation with
Jordi Sanchís
Senior Development Director
Meliá Hotels International
David Vely
Vice President - Development
Club Med
Investing in Wellbeing:
The ROI Case for Wellness Hospitality
Moderator
Edie Rodriguez
Advisor
Rodriguez Global Advisory
In conversation with
Lindsay Madden-Nadeau
Senior Director Wellness Strategy and Development
Red Sea Global
Kieran Tracey
Regional Key Account Manager MENA
TechnoGym
Intelligence Talk:
The Future of Branded Living
Turab Saleem
Chief Executive Officer
Perfetti Hospitality
The Cost of the Dream:
Service Charges, Amenities & Ownership Economics in Branded Residences
Moderator
Scott Antel
Founder & Owner
Scotts FZ LLE
In conversation with
Khaled Kawaar
Chief Executive Officer
StrataGlobal
Govind Mundra
Head of Development - Middle East & Africa
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Daniel von Barloewen
Senior Vice President, Global Mixed-Use Development
Accor One Living
Game On:
How Global Sports Events Reshape Cities, Investment and Tourism
Alex Malouf
Founder
Narrative Shapers
Samer Alkharashi
Director
UN Tourism Regional Office for the Middle East
Closing Remarks
