Future Hospitality Summit

With an unparalleled lineup of global hospitality leaders taking the stage every year, FHS promises to provide valuable insights and the latest industry knowledge through panel talks and round-table discussions with experts.

H.E. Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar

Founder & Managing Director of Emaar Properties

Founder & Director of Noon.com; Chairman of Eagle Hills; Chairman of Americana Group

HE Dr. Ghada Shalaby

Vice Minister

Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt

His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri

Minister of Economy

UAE

Gloria Guevara Manzo

Chief Special Advisor

Ministry of Tourism - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Khalid Saud Abu Haimed

Chief Executive Officer

Al Khozama Investments

HH Prince Bandar Bin Saud Bin Khalid Al Saud

Secretary General

King Faisal Foundation (KFF)

Eng. Ahmed Bin Wasl Al Juhani

Chief Executive Officer

Rua Al Madinah Holding

Sébastien Bazin

Group Chairman & CEO

Accor

Stephen Sackur

Presenter

HARDTalk

Andrew Gilmour

Principal Economist

The Economist Group

News and Insights

With an international media frenzy, FHS takes center stage as the ultimate platform for the industry's hottest deal signings and groundbreaking announcements. Global hospitality leaders use the digital FHS platform to share invaluable industry intelligence.

Latest Podcasts

Episode 48: Christoph Hoffmann, Founder, 25hours Hotels

Louis Abboud interviews Christoph Hoffmann, founder of 25hours Hotels, exploring the brand's unique approach to hospitality and its expansion into Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Discover how 25hours is redefining hotel experiences with its creative and story-driven designs.

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Episode 47: Susie Ellis, Chair & CEO, Global Wellness Institute and Global Wellness Summit

In this FHS Podcast episode, Susie Ellis explores the evolution of wellness tourism and its broader focus on community and environmental well-being. She discusses integrating wellness into business travel and the importance of staff wellness in hospitality, particularly in emerging markets like Saudi Arabia.

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Episode 46: Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim, CEO, Millennium Hotels & Resorts & Lakhraim Group

In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Jonathan Worsley and Fahad Kazim discuss Millennium Hotels & Resorts' growth, innovation, and sustainability efforts. They highlight the brand's integration of technology, commitment to local communities, and Kazim's perspective on transforming the hospitality industry.

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Episode 45: Shaikha Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President - Owner Relationship Management, Rotana

Shaikha Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President, Owner Relationship Management, Rotana highlights the remarkable progress in women's roles within the hospitality industry. She provides an expert female executive’s perspective on Saudi Arabia's dynamic changes alongside insights into Rotana’s commitment to fostering female talent, with women constituting 30% of their workforce in Saudi.

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