We kicked off on a competitive note with a Padel and Golf Tournament at Jumeirah Al Qasr J Club and Emirates Golf Club.

The FHS World stage was graced by visionary leaders including His Excellency Issam AbdulRahim Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports, Dr. Suruchi Mittar, CIO and Senior Vice President, Invest India, Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO, Miral and more with discussions that have been phenomenally insightful and instrumental for the growth of the industry. We continued to discuss everything from the Emerging Markets, Destination Investment, Leadership, Overtourism, Net Positive Hospitality, Women Leadership and more across the various stages around the venue.

 

Later in the day, we hosted the fantastic Sustainable Cook-Off, UN Tourism Startup Competition’s Semi-finals and Sustainable Hospitality Challenge. Stay tuned for the winners of the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge to be announced today at 13:05.

 

We ended the day with the attendee-favourite Speed Networking and a remarkable Welcome Reception at the exquisite Jumeirah Mina Al Salam. The delicious treats and exciting music provided the perfect ambience to unwind and connect with like-minded delegates in a relaxed environment.

 

DAY 2: TUESDAY, 01 OCTOBER

 

We expect today will be even more busy - if you still haven’t, make sure you download the FHS Mobile App to plan your day and set up meetings so you can make the best out of the upcoming days. Here are some quick instructions for today:

 

07:00 - Sports & Wellness Activities

We hope you enjoyed the Pilates and HIIT sessions at the J Club Jumeirah Beach Hotel early in the morning.

 

09:15 - Panel Sessions & Keynotes

The discussions on the Summit Stage will feature senior hospitality leaders and government officials including Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism, Crafts and Social and Solidarity Economy, Kingdom of Morocco, His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, United Arab Emirates, Sébastien Bazin, Group Chairman & CEO, Accor, Greg Djerejian, Group Head of Investment, and Group Chief Legal Officer, Red Sea Global, Satya Anand, President - Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Marriott International and Philip Barnes, CEO, Rotana.

 

Besides the panel sessions, we have workshops and roundtables on Global Affairs, Building Brands and Purpose-Driven Leadership in the Workshop Room (Murjaan). Make sure to check the full agenda on your app and add everything to your schedule!

 

Our LinkedIn Livestream will be covering sessions between 09:00 - 13:15 on our LinkedIn page here.

 

Evening Networking Reception

Please join us at today’s evening reception, hosted by IHCL, at Taj Dubai’s (Business Bay) Miss Tess and Treehouse. Both the venues epitomise the fusion of culinary artistry and experiential dining, each promising unforgettable moments in Dubai’s vibrant dining scene. Buses will be available to and from the reception, the first bus will depart from the venue at 17:45.

 

A quick reminder that we have the FHS Whatsapp helpdesk live to respond to any query you might have.

 

There’s so much happening at FHS World already and we still have two more days to go! We recommend you check all the upcoming programme sessions on the FHS Mobile App to plan your attendance and make the most of the programme.