FHS Saudi Arabia announces First Set of Speakers

As the 2025 Future Hospitality Summit prepares to take center stage in Saudi Arabia from May 11-13, 2025, at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, new speakers have been announced.
Meet the First Confirmed Speakers
FHS are proud to announce the first set of industry leaders and visionaries who will shape the conversation this year:
Waleed AlRashed AlHumaid, Chief Executive Officer, Alrajhi Capital
• Waleed AlRashed AlHumaid, Chief Executive Officer, Alrajhi Capital
• Abdullah Azhari, Managing Director, Saudi Icon Company
Steven Greenway, Chief Executive Officer, Flyadeal
• Steven Greenway, Chief Executive Officer, Flyadeal
• Jeff Tisdall, Chief Business Officer, Accor One Living | Global Head of Mixed-Use, Accor
Omar Romero, Chief Development and Luxury Officer, MINOR Hotels
• Omar Romero, Chief Development and Luxury Officer, MINOR Hotels
• Tariq Dowidar, Vice President KSA, Aleph Hospitality
• Ayman Ezzeddine, Director of Development Middle East, Egypt & Pakistan, Radisson Hotel Group
• Yousef Gamal El-Din, Former News-Anchor, Bloomberg and Entrepreneur
• Louis Nicolas Barrios, Regional Manager, Innovation, Education and Investment, UN Tourism
• Ron Pohl, President, WorldHotels and International Operations, BWH Hotels
• Heidi Grimwood, Vice President, Atmosphere Wellness, ELE|NA Spa and Wellness Management
• Panos Loupasis, Market Managing Director, Turkey, Middle East & Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Glenn Mandziuk, Chief Executive Officer, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
• Glenn Mandziuk, Chief Executive Officer, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
• Jake Haupert, Co-Founder & CEO, Transformational Travel Council
• Turab Saleem, Partner - Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Consultancy – MENA, Knight Frank
• Philip Wooller, Area Director- Middle East and Africa, STR
• Hossam Al-Basrawi, General Manager Corporate Banking Group, Alrajhi Bank
• Waleed Abualnadi, Commercial Director, Saudi Icon
• Johannes Torpe, Designer & Musician, Johannes Torpe Studios
Schedule at a Glance | Sponsors | Speakers | Advisory Board
Under the theme ‘Where Vision Shapes Opportunity’ this year’s agenda will feature new additions such as:
• Investor’s Lounge - dedicated and exclusive FHS zone for premium networking opportunities with top tier investors. Invitation only access for carefully curated investors, FHS Speakers and top-tier sponsors.
• Startup Den - to shine a spotlight on startups with tremendous potential and connecting them with our investor community.
• Dedicated Workshops - focused on ‘Workforce Development & Talent Attraction’, ‘Hotel Asset Management & Operations’, ‘Investment & Finance in Hospitality’, ‘Mega Projects & Partnerships’, Technology & Innovation’.
Don’t Miss Out – Act Now to Save!
Delegate passes are $2,200, but prices will increase by $300 after 31 January. Secure your pass now to save and ensure your place at the region’s premier hospitality investment conference.
Register here: futurehospitality.com/sa/purchase-pass