27-29 OCT 2025
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
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Podcasts
Episode 123: Investing in People, Driving Hospitality Forward
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Dr. Achim Schmitt, Dean of EHL Hospitality Business School, shares insights on how talent, innovation, and sustainability are shaping the future of hospitality globally, from AI and branded residences to emerging opportunities in the Middle East.
Episode 122: Architecting Vision: How Design Shapes the Future of Hospitality Investment
From leading landmark projects such as Wasl Tower and Expo City Dubai to discussing the balance between creative design and commercial viability, Arjan shares how bold ideas can influence investment decisions. Tune in to hear how Dubai and the wider Middle East are becoming global hubs for innovation, sustainability, and talent in hospitality design.
Episode 121: Behind the Brand: Eleonora Srugo on the Rise of Branded Residences
Eleonora Srugo, real estate broker at Douglas Elliman and star of Netflix’s Selling the City, explores how branded residences are reshaping global real estate. She shares why investors value trusted brands, how markets like Dubai, Miami, and New York are driving demand, and the new collaborations, from fashion to wellness that are redefining luxury living.
Press room
Future Hospitality Summit showcases Albania’s array of hospitality investment opportunities with dedicated Country Pavilion for 2025
Surge in visitors, sustainable vision and ambitious growth plans put Albania in the spotlight at FHS World, Madinat Jumeirah, 27-29 October
Beyond the headlines: 4 surprising truths about where big money is moving in real estate & hospitality
At a recent closed-door investor briefing hosted by The Bench and Colliers in London in the lead up to Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World in Dubai, a presentation from Colliers and an expert panel discussion shed light on the critical trends that are defining the future of hospitality investment. Here are four surprising truths revealed during the meeting on how this new economic engine is redrawing the global investment map.
Where Brands Shape the Future of Living
With 180 percent growth in the past decade and 1,746 projects worldwide, the booming branded residences sector will be in the spotlight once again at Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2025 with a dedicated, full-day conference on 29 October.
Industry news
Hotel establishment revenues exceed Dhs26 billion in H1: Bin Touq
Hotel revenues in the UAE surged past AED 26 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 6.3% increase year-on-year, with occupancy rates hitting 80.5%. Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri attributed the growth to strong public-private collaboration, aligned with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, which targets a AED 450 billion contribution to GDP by the next decade. Preparations are also underway for the UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit, part of FHS World 2025, which will bring together ministers and senior officials from 53 African nations.
Top Takeaways from the FHS World 2025 Advisory Board
Advisory Board members offered a treasure trove of insights, recommendations, and strategic ideas aimed at shaping the upcoming event into an industry-defining gathering.
FHS World 2025 Advisory Board Recap: Trends, Challenges, and Event Vision
The recent Advisory Board meeting for the Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World 2025 offered a treasure trove of insights, recommendations, and strategic ideas aimed at shaping the upcoming event into an industry-defining gathering.
Reports
Beyond Rooms: Tech Investments that Drive Asset Performance in Hospitality
ExploreTECH has partnered with FHS World to launch this whitepaper that reframes hotel technology as “asset tech,” showing how the right systems can directly enhance RevPAR, NOI, and long-term asset value.
When Brands Become Homes: The Investment Case for Branded Residences
Branded residences have become one of the fastest-growing segments of global real estate. For first-time investors, their appeal lies not just in brand prestige but in the assurance of safeguarded value, consistent service, and long-term desirability.
Where's the Smart Money Going in Hospitality?
Amid geopolitical shocks and rising tariff tensions, investors are viewing the hospitality industry as a resilient outperformer. In 2024, global hotel demand reached 4.8 billion room nights, according to JLL’s Global Hotel Investment Outlook 2025.