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FHS Podcast Episode 140: From Momentum to Maturity: Saudi Arabia’s Next Hospitality Chapter

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In this episode, David Thompson, from The First Group Hospitality, discusses the Kingdom’s rapid transformation, evolving investor sentiment, the realities of delivering large-scale hospitality projects, and the opportunities emerging across both major and secondary destinations. The conversation also explores how operators and developers can create sustainable value in an increasingly competitive market, and why collaboration between capital, brands, and government vision will define the next chapter of Saudi hospitality.

In this episode, David Thompson, from The First Group Hospitality, discusses the Kingdom’s rapid transformation, evolving investor sentiment, the…

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