Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24 April 2025: The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia has unveiled an action packed agenda, key participants and new event features for the 2025 summit, taking place at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, 11-13 May.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Featuring everything from start-ups to staffing and innovation to investment, the FHS Saudi Arabia programme will address key challenges, opportunities and trends in hospitality and tourism, with leaders from government entities, hospitality companies, investment firms, developers and the education sector on the long and distinguished speaker list.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of The Bench, organiser of FHS Saudi Arabia, said: \u201cWith FHS Saudi Arabia just a few short weeks away, our power-packed 2025 agenda is shaping up to be our most ambitious yet with over 130 speakers confirmed. Expect in-depth discussions, strong debate and deep insight from some of the Middle East\u2019s most respected, talented and experienced leaders; a wealth of topics and a host of special events, awards and features that celebrate Saudi\u2019s hospitality sector of today \u2013 and shape the industry of tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Speakers<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
FHS Saudi Arabia reveals its list of top 20 speakers for 2025:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 HH Prince Bandar Bin Saud Bin Khalid Al Saud, Secretary General of King Faisal Foundation (KFF) and Chairman of Al Khozama Investment Company
\u2022 Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi, Chief Executive Officer, Taiba Investments
\u2022 Nick Candy, Chief Executive Officer, Candy Capital
\u2022 Marloes Knippenberg, Chief Executive Officer, Kerten Hospitality
\u2022 Muhammad Bassrawi, Chief Domestic Tourism Officer, Saudi Tourism Authority
\u2022 Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Global Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group
\u2022 Gregory Djerejian, Group Chief Legal Officer, Red Sea Global
\u2022 Serena Lim, Chief Growth Officer, The Ascott Limited
\u2022 Maud Bailly, Chief Executive Officer, Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems
\u2022 Steven Greenway, Chief Executive Officer, Flyadeal
\u2022 Khalid Saud Abu Haimed, Chief Executive Officer, Al Khozama Investment Company
\u2022 Shaikha Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President, Owner Relationship Management, Rotana
\u2022 Hossam Al-Basrawi, Chief Executive Officer, Alrajhi Capital
\u2022 Sean Hehir, President & CEO, Trinity Investments
\u2022 Amin Ismail, Managing Director, Certares
\u2022 Beno\u00eet-Etienne Domenget, Chief Executive Officer, Sommet Education
\u2022 Omar Romero, Chief Development and Luxury Officer, MINOR Hotels
\u2022 Michael Acton Smith, Co-founder, Calm
\u2022 Dr. Abeer Alamri, Skills Development and Talent Optimization Expert<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
On the agenda<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The FHS Saudi Arabia agenda has dozens of sessions across more than 12 tracks over three days. Here is the organisers\u2019 day-by-day must-attend list:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Sunday, 11 May:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 How Can We Rebrand Hospitality Careers to Attract Saudi Youth?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Rethinking Hospitality Schools: Education, Experience & Environment
Monday, 12 May:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Opening remarks from HH Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid Al Saud, Secretary General, King Faisal Foundation (KFF) & Chairman of the Board of Directors, Al Khozama<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Safeguarding Hospitality Investments Amid Market Shifts: Is Saudi Arabia Still the Land of Opportunity? With input from Khalid Saud Abu Haimed, Chief Executive Officer, Al Khozama; AlaaEldin Saleh, Chief Hotels Operating Officer, Rua Al Madinah Holding Company, and Cyril Piaia, Chief Executive Officer \/ Board Member at Confidential, moderated by Yousef Gamal El-Din, Former News-Anchor, Bloomberg<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Unveiling Market Trends: Insights into Branded Residences in the Kingdom, with insight from Daniel von Barloewen, Senior Vice President, Global Mixed-Use Development, Accor One Living; Julien Laloye, Director, Mixed-Use Development (EMEA), Marriott International, and Stephen Cheesebrough, Head of Development, Red Sea Global<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Inside the Mind of the Global Investor: What Draws Capital to Saudi Arabia, with confirmed speakers Christophe Beauvilain, managing Director, Pygmalion Capital and Amin Ismail, Managing Director, Certares<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Tuesday, 13 May<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 How to Make a Brand Last? Featuring Maud Bailly,CEO, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems and member of Accor’s Luxury & Lifestyle Executive Committee<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 The Future Workforce: Empowering Talent, Leadership, and Inclusion, with Beno\u00eet-Etienne Domenget, CEO, Sommet Education; Muin Serhan, CEO, Amsa Hospitality; and Amir Golbarg, SVP \u2013 Middle East and Africa, MINOR Hotels<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There are also key Saudi-specific sessions covering mega-events, climate risk, sustainability, the future of tourism and wellness. Follow the FHS Saudi Arabia agenda for all details and updates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Special events and focus sessions<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Sunday and Monday:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Exclusive Leadership Conversations: Shaping the Future of UN Tourism, featuring talks with two candidates for the UN Tourism Secretary-General posiiton: Shaikha Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President, Owner Relationship Management at Rotana and Harry Theoharis, Member of Parliament, Hellenic Parliament & Candidate for UN Tourism Secretary-General. The candidates will share their visions for the future of global tourism, discuss the strategic priorities for UN Tourism, and reflect on the critical challenges and opportunities ahead.
Sunday:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Next Gen Investment Forum: Uniting top leaders to tackle the most pressing issues on education, training, and talent retention in KSA\u2019s hospitality industry.
Monday:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Start Up Den. One of the most popular, most anticipated annual events at FHS Saudi Arabia, the Start Up Den is a platform for entrepreneurs in the Saudi hospitality industry to present their business models to a panel of judges and investors. Participants gain exposure, potential mentorship, funding opportunities, and the chance to win prizes such as incubation support.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Tuesday:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Future Leader Award: celebrating young, ambitious talent shaping the future of hospitality, tourism, and gastronomy in Saudi Arabia<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Impact Leader Award: a first-of-its-kind initiative recognising the outstanding Saudi national women who are shaping the future of the industry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Net Positive Solution Labs powered by the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. A dedicated platform for collaboration and innovation, focussing on advancing net positive strategies in hospitality, with a series of sessions exploring practical solutions for environmental and social impact.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Master Class: The Fundamentals of Branded Residences in Saudi Arabia<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
FHS Saudi Arabia is at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, 11-13 May 2025, with the overarching theme of \u201cWhere Vision Shapes Opportunity\u201d. More than 1,400 delegates are expected to attend. For full details and to register, visit https:\/\/www.futurehospitality.com\/sa<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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