Insights on Saudi Arabia's $110 billion hospitality expansion; Branded Residences Forum Asia to be held in Bangkok this June; China debuts as Country Pavilion Sponsor for FHS World; FHS Africa (formerly AHIF) Speakers and investors line up for Cape Town; AviaDev Africa soars even higher.
Insights on Saudi Arabia's $110 billion hospitality expansion; Branded Residences Forum Asia to be held in Bangkok this June; China debuts as Country Pavilion Sponsor for FHS World; FHS Africa (formerly AHIF) Speakers and investors line up for Cape Town; AviaDev Africa soars even higher.
Saudi Arabia’s $110B Vision: 362,000 Hotel Rooms by 2030
11-13 May 2025
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Saudi Arabia is investing US$110 billion to develop 362,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, reinforcing its position as a global tourism hub.
Backed by Vision 2030, the sector contributed SAR 444.3bn to GDP in 2023, with international arrivals hitting 30 million in 2024.
With mega-events like Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup ahead, the hospitality pipeline shows no signs of slowing.
Leading Educationists Join NextGen Investment Forum
11 May 2025
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Taking place alongside FHS Saudi Arabia, the platform aims to inspire top leaders to come together and tackle the most pressing questions surrounding education, training, and talent retention in Saudi Arabia's hospitality industry.
Confirmed Speakers Include:
Dr. Abeer Alamri, Strategic Planning & Monitoring Deputyship, Tourism Ministry;Lameese Damiri, Senior Education Specialist, UN Tourism; Dr․Fabien Fresnel, Chief Executive Officer, The Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality;Glenn Mandziuk, Chief Executive Officer, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.
25 June 2025 The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok
The Bench and C9 Hotelworks to host the inaugural Branded Residences Forum Asia in Bangkok, uniting global hospitality brands, developers, and investors.
Confirmed speakers include: Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman, Banyan Group; Penny Trinh, Vice President, Mixed-Use Development, Asia Pacific, Marriott International; Riyan Itani, Founder, Global Branded Residences; Jeff Tisdall, Chief Business Officer, Accor One Living AccorHotels Middle East and Africa FZ-LLC
Sommet Education Business Solutions partners with hospitality and luxury brands to develop future-ready leaders, high-performing teams, and customer-centric cultures. Backed by Les Roches, Glion, and École Ducasse, they deliver bespoke executive education, leadership development, and operational training solutions designed to drive business growth in today’s evolving market landscape.
China to Debut Country Pavilion at FHS World 2025
27-29 October 2025 Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
The pavilion is presented by the China Society for the Promotion of Science and Technology Commercialisation (CSPSTC) and will spotlight the dynamic hospitality investment landscape in China, featuring some of the country’s leading hospitality projects and companies.
50+ global partners are already confirmed including Italy and Maldives, only limited spots remain on the exhibition floor.
11-13 May 2025 Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
The Future Leader Award, in partnership with Sommet Education, celebrates young visionaries (ages 18–35) driving innovation in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism sectors. Winners receive full scholarships to pursue a Master’s or Executive programme, access to FHS Saudi Arabia, and access to Sommet Education's global network.
11-13 May 2025 Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
For International Women’s Day, we spoke to trailblazing women leaders in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector about breaking barriers, driving change, and inspiring the next generation. Our latest article captures their insights on career growth, industry challenges, and the evolving role of women in hospitality.
Connecting Airlines, Airports, and Destinations for Growth
11-13 June 2025 Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
Key sessions include "Pitch Perfect", guiding stakeholders on presenting winning airline business cases, and "The Power of Partnership", exploring collaborations between airports, airlines, and destinations.
Top speakers include Daniel Silke (Political Futures Consultancy), Geert Lemaire (Airbus), Mesfin Tasew (Ethiopian Airlines), Karanja Ndegwa (Jambojet), Murat Gun (ELR UAE and Travel), and Abderahmane Berthe (African Airlines Association - AFRAA).
17-19 June 2025 The Westin Cape Town, South Africa
The Project Showcase gives you the chance to present your hospitality project directly to a room of investors, owners, operators, and developers.
Each showcase includes a 10–15 minute presentation slot, a branded table in the exhibition area, a listing on the FHS Africa app, and a delegate pass for full event access.
Jake Haupert, Founder, The Transformational Travel Council
Jake dives into how intentional, purpose-driven journeys are redefining hospitality, wellness, and community engagement.
The podcast explores the shift from passive tourism to active co-creation, the growing role of AI in deepening guest experiences, and why the future of travel lies in authenticity and human connection.
Previewing the Tourism and Aviation Connectivity Forum
Fahad Mohammed Alobailan, Chief Executive Officer, BAAN Holding
Fahad shares insights into how the company’s strategic rebranding, investment in new tourism ventures, and alignment with Vision 2030 are fueling its next phase of growth.
From operating in 13 Saudi cities to expanding into entertainment and catering, discover how BAAN Holding is evolving to meet the needs of a rapidly growing and diverse market.
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