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Episode 20: Amir Lababedi, Managing Director Development MENA, Hilton

In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Amir Lababedi, Managing Director Development MENA, Hilton talks to Ali Shahid, Marketing Director, The Bench about his role and responsibilities at Hilton and what the operations look like for the hotels in Riyadh at this time of the year.

Episode 19: Martin Berlin, Partner, Global Deals Real Estate Leader, PwC Middle East

Martin Berlin, Partner, Global Deals Real Estate Leader, PwC Middle East talks to Matthew Weihs, Managing Director, The Bench about his role at PwC and his participation at the Future Hospitality Summit 2022.

Episode 18: Patrick Antaki, Chief Operating Officer, Hospitality Management Holding

Patrick Antaki, COO, Hospitality Management Holding (HMH) joins the FHS Podcast to talk to Jana Bader, General Manager KSA, The Bench about HMH's operations over the past few years.

Episode 17: Tim Cordon, Area SVP, Middle East & Africa, Radisson Hotel Group

Tim Cordon, Area SVP, Middle East & Africa, Radisson Hotel Group talks to Matthew Weihs, Managing Director, The Bench about Radisson's operations over the past few years and the difference in performance before and after the pandemic.

Episode 16: James Wrenn, Director - Head of Hotel Advisory, MENA Region, Colliers

James Wrenn, Director - Head of Hotel Advisory, MENA Region, Colliers talks to Matthew Weihs, Managing Director, The Bench about the evolution of the hospitality investment market of the Middle East.

Episode 15: Guy Hutchinson, President & CEO, Rotana

Guy Hutchinson, President & CEO, Rotana returns to the FHS Podcast to talk to Matthew Weihs, Managing Director, The Bench about Rotana's operations in the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe.

Episode 14: Tim Peck, Chairman, OBMI

Tim Peck, Chairman, OBMI talks to Matthew Weihs, Managing Director, The Bench about the 85-year legacy of OBMI along with what the pipeline looks like now for the company.

Episode 13: Haitham Mattar, Managing Director IMEA, IHG Hotels & Resorts

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director IMEA, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Special Advisor, UNWTO returns to the FHS podcast to discuss sustainability, responsible tourism, and IHG's Journey to Tomorrow with Jana Bader, General Manager KSA, The Bench.

Episode 12: Sandeep Walia, COO Middle East, Marriott International

Sandeep Walia, Chief Operations Officer, Middle East, Marriott International talks to Ali Shahid, Marketing Director, The Bench about his reasons to be at the Future Hospitality Summit and what the event means for the industry.

Episode 11: Emma Banks and Atul Chopra on Sourcing Locally and Encouraging Farming

Atul Chopra, Founder & CEO, Fresh on Table and Emma Banks, Vice-President, F&B Strategy and Development at Hilton talk about the impact of sourcing produce locally.

Episode 10: Rohan Ranade, AVP – Real Estate & Development, IHCL

Rohan Ranade, Associate Vice President – Real Estate & Development, The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) speaks to Ali Shahid, Marketing Director, The Bench.

Episode 9: Noelle Homsy, Co-Founder, ENVI Lodges

Noelle Homsy, Co-Founder, ENVI Lodges talks to Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO, The Bench about how she feels being at the Future Hospitality Summit.

Episode 8: Federico González, CEO, Radisson Hotel Group

Federico J. González, Chief Executive Officer, Radisson Hotel Group speaks to Sarah Hedley Hymers, Editorial Director, Connecting Travel about what he thinks the future of hospitality is.

Episode 7: Hassan Ahdab, President of Hotels Operations, Dur Hospitality

In this episode of the Future Hospitality Summit Podcast, Hassan Ahdab, President of Hotels Operations, Dur Hospitality talks to Jonathan Worsley, Chariman & CEO, The Bench about his participation at the Future Hospitality Summit.

Episode 6: Guy Hutchinson, President & CEO, Rotana

Guy Hutchinson, President & CEO, Rotana, in conversation with Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO, The Bench, shares his reasons for participating in FHS and his experience being on the CEOs panel at the Saudi edition of the summit.

Episode 5: Haitham Mattar, Managing Director IMEA, IHG Hotels & Resorts

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director IMEA, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Special Advisor, UNWTO in conversation with Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO, The Bench.