The premier hospitality investment conference in Saudi Arabia is set to deliver unprecedented insights, connections, and opportunities with an exceptional speaker lineup now confirmed. Our meticulously crafted 2025 programme promises three days of dynamic discussions covering all trending aspects in the Saudi hospitality investment landscape - including NextGen Talent & Hospitality Education, Investment, Financing & Real Estate, Religious Tourism, Destination Development, Technology & Innovation, Luxury, F&B, and Experiential Hospitality, Sustainability & ESG. Register Now

Confirmed speakers include:

Julia Simpson
President & CEO World Travel & Tourism Council

Jerry Inzerillo

Group Chief Executive Officer, Diriyah Company Vice Chairman, Forbes Travel Guide

Nick Candy

Chief Executive Officer Candy Capital

MORE SPEAKERS ADDED RECENTLY….
Khalid Saud Abu Haimed, Chief Executive Officer, Al Khozama Investment Company
Hassan Ahdab, Chief Hospitality Operations, Officer Taiba Investments
Dr. Abeer Alamri, Strategic Planning & Monitoring Deputyship, Ministry of Tourism, Saudi Arabia
Fahad Mohammed Alobailan, Chief Executive Officer, Baan Holding
Michael Acton Smith, Co-founder, Calm
Maud Bailly, Chief Executive Officer, Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems
Sean Hehir, President & CEO, Trinity Investments
Victor Abou Ghanem, Chief Executive Officer, Story Hospitality
Serena Lim, Chief Growth Officer, The Ascott Limited
Mounib Hammoud, Mega Project Consultant, AlNahla Group
Benoît-Etienne Domenget, Chief Executive Officer, Sommet Education
Dr․Fabien Fresnel, Chief Executive Officer, The Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality
Lara Barett, Senior Vice President Legal - Luxury & Lifestyle, Special Projects & Global Legal Lead for Accor One Living, Accor
Charbel Boutros, VP Development MEA, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Hitesh Gandhi, Senior Director Saudi Arabia, Bahrain & Kuwait, Marriott International
Ayman Ezzeddine, Director, Business Development, Middle East, Egypt and Pakistan, Radisson Hotel Group
Amir Golbarg, Senior Vice President, Middle East & Africa, Minor Hotel Group
Dr. Sarah Gasim, Senior Vice President, Head of Hotels KSA, JLL
Oussama El Kadiri, Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure, Knight Frank
Jules Ugo, Chief Executive Officer, Lotus Arabia

FHS Saudi Arabia delivers laser-focused insights into the world’s most dynamic hospitality market. Here’s what sets us apart:

Unmatched Market Access and Deal Flow

FHS Saudi Arabia provides direct access to key decision-makers driving Saudi’s $1.3 trillion real estate and infrastructure transformation. The platform concentrates exclusively on the Kingdom’s unprecedented growth, where hospitality and tourism are projected to create over one million new jobs and contribute $46 billion to the economy by 2030.

 

NextGen Investment Forum
A groundbreaking initiative exclusive to FHS Saudi Arabia 2025, the NextGen Investment Forum addresses critical challenges in education, training, and talent retention for the rapidly expanding hospitality sector. This first-of-its-kind event brings together Government entities, giga projects, universities, and innovative tech companies to develop actionable solutions for nurturing Saudi Arabia’s future hospitality leaders.

 

Exclusive Insights on Saudi Market

The platform offers unmatched value for investors and hospitality decision-makers seeking to understand the nuances of the Saudi market. The carefully curated program explores vital themes such as religious tourism, destination development, and the unique aspects of luxury and experiential hospitality within the Saudi context.

Host Sponsors: Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh and Al Khozama Investment

Strategic Enabler: Ministry of Tourism, Saudi Arabia

Founding Partner: Taiba Investments

Strategic Partner: Al Rajhi Bank, Amsa Hospitality, BARAKA, Elaf Group, NEOM, Red Sea Global, Rua Al Madinah, Saudi Icon, The Ascott, and Tourism Development Fund (TDF)

Headline Sponsors: Accor, BWH Hotels, ClubMed, IHG, Marriott International, Radisson Hotel Group, Rotana, and Sommet Education

Sponsors: ARC-IDC, Aleph Hospitality, Ark People Solutions, AtkinsRealis, CBRE, Compass Project Consulting, Domus Managed Housing, Elena, Horwath HTL, H World International, IHCL, JLL, JT+P, Knight Frank, Louvre Hotels Group, Minor Hotels, Quo, Story Hospitality, STR, The First Group, United Hospitality Management and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Exhibitors: Dusit International, Hospitality Chain, Hospitality Management Holding, Melia Hotels International, Neo Leap, Rove Hotels, Shaza Hotels, Sophos Hotels, Time Hotels, TV5Monde, Valor Hospitality Partners, and WhiteWater

Supporters: UN Tourism, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)