https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/bench events/ Bench Events News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:42:29+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/be-at-the-epicenter-of-saudi-hospitality-investment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/be-at-the-epicenter-of-saudi-hospitality-investment/ 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 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:06:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2023-matt-weihs-managing-director-bench-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2023-matt-weihs-managing-director-bench-events/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:03:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-hospitality-summit-in-riyadh-set-to-bring-together-global-investment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-hospitality-summit-in-riyadh-set-to-bring-together-global-investment/ Global investment decision-makers and leaders are set to gather at the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh to exchange knowledge and explore new partnerships. The summit will be held at Al Faisaliah Hotel from May 7-9. Sun, 07 May 2023 08:45:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/big-guns-target-ahif/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/big-guns-target-ahif/ The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) has revealed an impressive speaker line-up for its 2022 conference. The programme features several government ministers, the Chair of Morocco’s tourism development agency, the Chair & CEO of Royal Air Maroc and a battery of Africa’s most influential hotel industry executives with the firepower to transform destinations. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:13:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-hospitality-summit-dubai-signs-up-first-50-speakers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-hospitality-summit-dubai-signs-up-first-50-speakers/ The Future Hospitality Summit has confirmed the first 50 speakers for the Middle East’s flagship hospitality investment event, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai 19-21 September. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:01:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-future-hospitality-summit-set-for-dubai-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-future-hospitality-summit-set-for-dubai-debut/ The Future Hospitality Summit, hosted by Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts and co-organised by The Bench and MEED, will debut in Dubai this September, bringing together the Middle East and Africa’s industry leaders for discussions, deals and insight on the continued growth of the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:40:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egypt-and-morocco-lead-africas-hospitality-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egypt-and-morocco-lead-africas-hospitality-expansion/ Morocco and Egypt are the nations building the most new hotel rooms in Africa, according to a new study by Africa Hospitality Investment Forum. Accor and Marriott emerged as the brands with the most hotels planned to open in the continent. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:45:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fhs-2022-jonathan-worsley-chairman-founder-bench-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fhs-2022-jonathan-worsley-chairman-founder-bench-events/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:48:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nobu-complex-agreed-for-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nobu-complex-agreed-for-saudi-arabia/ Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector has received another boost with plans unveiled for a new Noblu complex in its Eastern Province. The project will include a five-star hotel, residential units, Nobu restaurant, pools, health centre and event venues. The announcement was made at Future Hospitality Summit 2022, currently taking place in Riyadh. Wed, 25 May 2022 12:15:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-leaders-take-the-stage-at-the-future-hospitality-summit-saudi-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-leaders-take-the-stage-at-the-future-hospitality-summit-saudi-a/ The Future Hospitality Summit in Saudi Arabia has started with a flurry of discourse, with over 50 leading hospitality brands attending the two-day gathering in Riyadh. Tue, 24 May 2022 12:25:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-leaders-head-to-saudi-arabia-for-future-hospitality-summit-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-leaders-head-to-saudi-arabia-for-future-hospitality-summit-2022/ Saudi Arabia welcomes government leaders, hospitality investors and operators for the 2022 edition of the prestigious Future Hospitality Summit, taking place in Riyadh this week. Tue, 24 May 2022 11:45:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/watch-live-future-hospitality-summit-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/watch-live-future-hospitality-summit-2022/ Future Hospitality Summit returns to Saudi Arabia, with a monumental programme that focuses on the wider Arabian region. A hybrid format is available for those who would like to access some of the conference sessions remotely. Tue, 24 May 2022 08:40:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-poised-for-hospitality-boom/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-poised-for-hospitality-boom/ The number of brand hotel rooms in Saudi Arabia is set to reach 69,300 by the end of 2022, representing a 15 percent year-on-year increase. The figures from Colliers come ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit taking place in Riyadh on 24-25 May. Wed, 18 May 2022 12:20:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-leaders-to-gather-in-saudi-arabia-for-future-hospitality-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-leaders-to-gather-in-saudi-arabia-for-future-hospitality-summit/ Government leaders and hospitality heads are set to gather in Riyadh 24-25 May 2022 for the Future Hospitality Summit to discuss and network under the theme ‘Reimagined Horizons’. Wed, 04 May 2022 11:40:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-hospitality-summit-to-return-to-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-hospitality-summit-to-return-to-saudi-arabia/ Following the success of the inaugural Future Hospitality Summit in October 2020, the event will return in a new format for its second edition on May 24-25. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:59:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitalityhelps-seeks-to-accommodate-displaced-ukrainians/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitalityhelps-seeks-to-accommodate-displaced-ukrainians/ Created by a group of hospitality industry veterans, #HospitalityHelps was launched with one goal: to provide temporary hotel accommodation to Ukrainian residents who are forced to leave their homes because of war. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 07:40:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-reveals-value-of-middle-east-hospitality-pipeline-ahead-of-annual-even/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-reveals-value-of-middle-east-hospitality-pipeline-ahead-of-annual-even/ According to research into the GCC hotels projects market conducted by MEED Projects, co-organiser of AHIC alongside Bench, there are US $27 billion worth of hotel investments in the pipeline. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:42:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/agenda-unveiled-for-ahic-2021-in-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/agenda-unveiled-for-ahic-2021-in-dubai/ The Arabian & African Hospitality Investment Conference will address the most pressing issues impacting the hotel market in a post-pandemic world when it returns this week. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:42:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-unveils-speaker-line-up-ahead-of-2021-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-unveils-speaker-line-up-ahead-of-2021-event/ The leading hospitality investment conference in the Middle East, AHIC, has confirmed the first 50 speakers for the event. The show is being held live and in-person from September 20-22 in Dubai. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 01:49:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-to-return-to-dubai-in-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-to-return-to-dubai-in-september/ Organisers hope the show will offer conversation, networking and market insight to help investors, owners and operators steer the post-pandemic hospitality landscape in the Middle East and Africa. Sun, 19 Sep 2021 23:53:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-ahic-prepares-for-dubai-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-ahic-prepares-for-dubai-return/ The Arabian & African Hospitality Investment Conference returns to Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai live in person from September 20-22, bringing together four powerful, active investment communities from across the region. Here we find out more Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:06:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/morocco-minister-argues-confidence-is-returning-to-africa-tourism-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/morocco-minister-argues-confidence-is-returning-to-africa-tourism-market/ The mood in the regional tourism sector has shifted in the past month, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, minister of tourism for Morocco, has told delegates at the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum. Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:30:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/operational-real-estate-festival-to-return-to-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/operational-real-estate-festival-to-return-to-london/ The Operational Real Estate Festival, a conference for property investors that link their returns to occupier revenues, is to take place as an in-person event this year. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:44:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-to-return-to-dubai-in-september-this-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-to-return-to-dubai-in-september-this-year/ Bench has confirmed the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, seen as a vital bellwether of the regional hospitality sector, will return to Dubai, as an in-person event, in September. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:07:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mantis-impact-experiences-to-launch-next-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mantis-impact-experiences-to-launch-next-year/ Focused on ecotourism, the new programme will offer the traveller seeking an immersive experience an opportunity to make a real impact for conservation, or to embark on a transformative adventure. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:09:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-releases-agenda-for-upcoming-hospitality-tomorrow-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-releases-agenda-for-upcoming-hospitality-tomorrow-event/ The next Hospitality Tomorrow event will take place in partnership with the Trusted Executive Foundation, a not-for-profit that helps organisations create a new standard of leadership Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:15:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-tourism-minister-welcomes-world-to-future-hospitality-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-tourism-minister-welcomes-world-to-future-hospitality-summit/ Tourism in Saudi Arabia has a bright future, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, delegates at the new Future Hospitality Summit have been told. Mon, 26 Oct 2020 08:28:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-digital-unveils-future-hospitality-summit-agenda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-digital-unveils-future-hospitality-summit-agenda/ Organisers at the Future Hospitality Summit have revealed an exciting line-up of special-guest speakers as the show gets ready to bring the hospitality world together. Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:44:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jamaica-minister-of-tourism-calls-for-digital-overhaul-of-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jamaica-minister-of-tourism-calls-for-digital-overhaul-of-sector/ Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism for Jamaica, has underscored the need for tourism interests around the world to embrace and leverage a new ‘smart tourism’ model. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 07:16:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-what-to-expect-from-future-hospitality-su/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-what-to-expect-from-future-hospitality-su/ Future Hospitality Summit – a virtual conference being developed to explore big ideas and tackle the challenges facing the hospitality industry – is set to take place live from Riyadh later this month Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:56:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-speakers-unveiled-for-future-hospitality-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-speakers-unveiled-for-future-hospitality-summit/ A virtual conference being developed to explore big ideas and tackle the challenges facing the hospitality industry, the show is set to take place live from Riyadh later this month. Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:28:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/ahic-2020-hospitality-industry-looks-to-future-during-dubai-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/ahic-2020-hospitality-industry-looks-to-future-during-dubai-event/ Bench Events has wrapped up a successful showcase in Dubai, overcoming the adverse circumstances surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic to welcome the hospitality industry to the emirate. Here we take a look back at headlines from the gathering Fri, 02 Oct 2020 07:36:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2020-worsley-welcomes-delegates-to-new-digital-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2020-worsley-welcomes-delegates-to-new-digital-event/ Jonathan Worsley, chairman of Bench Events, has welcomed guests from around the world to the revamped AHIC on the Road, a new digital showcase being broadcast from Dubai. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 05:54:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-unveils-plans-for-future-hospitality-summit-in-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-unveils-plans-for-future-hospitality-summit-in-saudi-arabia/ Bench Events has revealed the first details of the upcoming Future Hospitality Summit. Organised alongside the ministry of tourism in Saudi Arabia, the event will take place live from Riyadh. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 07:04:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-on-the-road-prepares-to-debut-in-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-on-the-road-prepares-to-debut-in-dubai/ The three-day show, organised by Bench Events, is packed with critical insights from industry leaders and networking opportunities designed for a new world. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:11:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-on-the-road-to-debut-in-dubai-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-on-the-road-to-debut-in-dubai-next-month/ The all new AHIC on the Road will take place on Tuesday, September 29th until Thursday, October 1st, with (regulation allowing) each day taking place at a new hotel location in Dubai. Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:34:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-conferences-exhibitions-and-online-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-conferences-exhibitions-and-online-events/ As governments around the world begin to ease the handbrake on restrictions, Breaking Travel News takes a fresh look at what it will mean for the travel event space Fri, 03 Jul 2020 11:11:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/covid-19-takes-huge-toll-on-africa-hospitality-development/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/covid-19-takes-huge-toll-on-africa-hospitality-development/ African hotel development had returned to growth at the start of 2020, with more than 78,000 rooms in 408 hotels in the pipeline, according to the twelfth annual survey by W Hospitality Group. However, the Covid-19 outbreak is now shattering the local hotel industry. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:15:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/breaking-travel-news-agenda-bench-events-launches-africa-tomorrow1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/breaking-travel-news-agenda-bench-events-launches-africa-tomorrow1/ Africa Tomorrow will feature six hours of essential insights covering key topics like protecting wildlife, restoring confidence and building value. The new, online show will debut on July 21st. Tue, 09 Jun 2020 11:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/breaking-travel-news-agenda-bench-events-launches-africa-tomorrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/breaking-travel-news-agenda-bench-events-launches-africa-tomorrow/ Bench Events has launched the latest in its expanding portfolio of online shows, with Africa Tomorrow expected to debut in July. Tourism in the African hospitality and aviation sectors is facing challenges never witnessed before. Thu, 28 May 2020 12:30:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-hygiene-topic-number-one-for-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-hygiene-topic-number-one-for-guests/ The role of hygiene in the post Covid-19 world cannot be underestimated viewers of the Hospitality Tomorrow event have been told. Franck Gervais, chief executive for Accor in Europe, said rapidly changing guest expectations had propelled cleanliness to the top of the agenda. Tue, 12 May 2020 14:32:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-signs-of-recovery-in-ras-al-khaimah/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-signs-of-recovery-in-ras-al-khaimah/ Ras Al Khaimah has begun to see a recovery in the hospitality sector following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. According to Raki Phillips, chief executive of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, the market is currently undergoing a cautious return to operation. Tue, 12 May 2020 12:27:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-alula-to-take-saudi-tourism-to-global-audience/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-alula-to-take-saudi-tourism-to-global-audience/ Tourism officials in Saudi Arabia have showcased the AlUla development during the Bench Events-organised Hospitality Tomorrow tradeshow. Both natural and human-made, the location holds 200,000 years of largely unexplored history. Tue, 12 May 2020 11:58:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-tourism-key-to-success-of-public-investment-fund-in-sa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-tourism-key-to-success-of-public-investment-fund-in-sa/ The Public Investment Fund is a cornerstone of Vision 2030, a wide-ranging scheme to diversify Saudi Arabia away from oil and toward a range of sectors, including tourism. Tue, 12 May 2020 10:46:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-india-currently-in-eye-of-the-storm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-india-currently-in-eye-of-the-storm/ The Indian hospitality market is currently in the “eye of the storm” when it comes to the Covid-19 outbreak according to Neeraj Govil, senior vice president for south-Asia at Marriott International. Tue, 12 May 2020 08:35:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-luxury-travel-to-lead-recovery-in-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-luxury-travel-to-lead-recovery-in-india/ While many commentators are predicting the economy and mid-scale sectors will be the first to recover in the post Covid-19 world, industry insiders in India are betting exclusive trips will woo travellers. Tue, 12 May 2020 08:06:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ja-resorts-chief-confident-on-long-term-china-success/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ja-resorts-chief-confident-on-long-term-china-success/ Anthony Ross, chief executive with Dubai-based JA Resorts & Hotels, has said he remains optimistic over the long-term health of the Chinese hospitality market. JA Resorts is currently in the midst of a large expansion in the country. Tue, 12 May 2020 07:12:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/str-reports-gradual-recovery-in-china-hotel-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/str-reports-gradual-recovery-in-china-hotel-market/ Despite a gradual increase in occupancy across China, driven by weekday business travel, demand will not fully recover until restrictions are lifted and airlift returns STR area director Jesper Palmqvist explained. Tue, 12 May 2020 06:26:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-speakers-unveiled-for-second-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-speakers-unveiled-for-second-hospitality/ As the global hospitality community prepares for the second Hospitality Tomorrow event, an industry leading panel of speakers has been unveiled. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at who will be walking the digital stage Mon, 11 May 2020 11:41:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/full-agenda-revealed-ahead-of-second-hospitality-tomorrow-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/full-agenda-revealed-ahead-of-second-hospitality-tomorrow-event/ The immersive programme will feature nine hours of content delivered by over 50 global hospitality leaders and will follow the sun around the globe with a focus on five key markets. Tue, 05 May 2020 10:03:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/speakers-unveiled-for-second-hospitality-tomorrow-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/speakers-unveiled-for-second-hospitality-tomorrow-event/ Powered by Bench Digital, Hospitality Tomorrow was launched to support the hard-hit international hospitality community during Covid-19. The second installment will take place on May 12th. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:51:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-unveils-new-hospitality-tomorrow-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-unveils-new-hospitality-tomorrow-event/ The move follows the warm reception for the launch event earlier this month, which welcomed 5,343 hospitality decision-makers from 128 countries around the world.  Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:34:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-hospitality-tomorrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-hospitality-tomorrow/ As many as 5,000 hospitality professionals have taken part in a new online show, Hospitality Tomorrow, to discuss the unprecedented situation created by the coronavirus pandemic. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at the headlines from the event Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:15:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-prepares-for-global-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hospitality-tomorrow-prepares-for-global-debut/ More than 5,000 hospitality industry professionals have joined Hospitality Tomorrow, a free online summit, taking place today. The event will examine the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the hospitality industry. Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:50:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thousands-prepare-for-hospitality-tomorrow-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thousands-prepare-for-hospitality-tomorrow-conference/ Over 3,000 hospitality industry professionals have already registered to attend Hospitality Tomorrow, a free online summit, taking place tomorrow. The event features an impressive array of speakers, all giving their time free of charge to participate. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 08:36:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-to-launch-hospitality-tomorrow-online-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-to-launch-hospitality-tomorrow-online-conference/ Bench Events is organising a complete online conference to bring together industry leaders to discuss the unprecedented economic circumstances caused by the Covid-19 outbreak. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:57:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/forum-de-linvestissement-hotelier-africain-postponed-to-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/forum-de-linvestissement-hotelier-africain-postponed-to-july/ The Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain has been postponed. The event was scheduled to take place in Abidjan later this month, but the outbreak of the coronavirus has made the show untenable. Mon, 09 Mar 2020 13:56:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2020-organisers-push-event-to-september-as-coronavirus-battle-continue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2020-organisers-push-event-to-september-as-coronavirus-battle-continue/ Bench Events had hoped to host the event as scheduled next month at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, but has been force to delay as the world battles an outbreak of coronavirus. Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:21:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2020-us23-billion-of-hotels-to-be-built-in-mena-by-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2020-us23-billion-of-hotels-to-be-built-in-mena-by-2023/ The third annual AHIC Hotel Investment Forecast has revealed more than US$23 billion worth of hotel construction contracts are scheduled to be awarded in the Middle East and North Africa between now and 2023. Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:58:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shic-2020-marriott-unveils-plans-for-new-makkah-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shic-2020-marriott-unveils-plans-for-new-makkah-property/ Marriott International has signed a landmark agreement with Nahdet Al-Mashaer to open a 2,600-room Fairfield by Marriott property in Makkah. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:26:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shic-2020-hospitality-industry-gathers-in-riyadh-as-event-begins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shic-2020-hospitality-industry-gathers-in-riyadh-as-event-begins/ The event will bring together more than 350 dignitaries, developers, investors, hotel owners and operators to discuss the future of the kingdom’s ever-growing hotel market in light of the event theme, ‘Transform Tomorrow’. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:26:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shic-2020-accor-reaffirms-commitment-to-saudi-development/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shic-2020-accor-reaffirms-commitment-to-saudi-development/ Accor will be highlighting its role as a pioneer of new lifestyle experiences during the second Saudi Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference. The event takes place this week in Riyadh. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:07:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-garden-inn-riyadh-king-fahd-road/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-garden-inn-riyadh-king-fahd-road/ With its rapidly developing pipeline in Saudi Arabia, Hilton expects to quadruple its portfolio in the kingdom throughout the next five years. The company hopes to offer more than 50 hotels, with a total of 16,000 rooms. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-hospitality-investment-conference-to-return-in-january/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-hospitality-investment-conference-to-return-in-january/ The third annual edition of the Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference will bring together more than 350 dignitaries, developers, investors, hotel owners and operators to discuss the future of the ever-growing hotel market in the kingdom. Mon, 23 Dec 2019 09:25:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-to-launch-ideea-series-next-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-to-launch-ideea-series-next-year/ Global hospitality organiser, Bench Events, has launched IDEEA - a series of conferences that will explore and facilitate hotel investment in central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 11:11:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2020-middle-eastern-hospitality-seeks-to-transform-tomorrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2020-middle-eastern-hospitality-seeks-to-transform-tomorrow/ The 2020 Arabian Hotel Investment Conference is set to explore how the Middle East’s hospitality industry can harness the opportunities afforded by the fourth industrial revolution in its bid to “transform tomorrow”. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:41:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviadev-europe-to-return-to-valencia-later-this-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviadev-europe-to-return-to-valencia-later-this-month/ The networking event is focused on creating opportunities for European regional airports to meet airlines, together with their tourism partners in a joint effort to increase the connectivity of their destinations. Tue, 08 Oct 2019 08:44:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2019-ihg-signs-for-ten-new-africa-properties-with-aleph-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2019-ihg-signs-for-ten-new-africa-properties-with-aleph-hospitality/ InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a master development agreement with Aleph Hospitality to develop ten franchise hotels in the midscale and upscale segments. The agreement was signed at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:11:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2019-mantis-to-welcome-eco-lodge-innovation-hub-in-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2019-mantis-to-welcome-eco-lodge-innovation-hub-in-2019/ Accor has sought to reaffirm its commitment to sustainable tourism development on the African continent at this week’s Africa Hotel Investment Forum as it unveils the world’s first eco-lodge innovation hub by Mantis. Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:20:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2019-radisson-hotel-group-signs-11-africa-properties/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2019-radisson-hotel-group-signs-11-africa-properties/ Radisson Hotel Group has confirmed the signing of 11 new hotels in Africa within the first nine months of 2019, accelerating its expansion across the continent. Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:55:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2019-aleph-hospitality-signs-for-two-zanzibar-properties/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2019-aleph-hospitality-signs-for-two-zanzibar-properties/ Aleph Hospitality has entered the Tanzanian market with the signing of a management agreement to operate two boutique resorts, the Moja Tuu and Hakuna Majiwe, in Zanzibar. Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:01:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-accor-to-take-novotel-into-democratic-republic-of-congo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-accor-to-take-novotel-into-democratic-republic-of-congo/ Accor will debut its midscale brand Novotel in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The news follows the signing of three properties during the Africa Hotel Investment Forum taking place in Ethiopia this week. Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:55:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2019-tourism-remains-key-driver-of-economic-growth-in-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2019-tourism-remains-key-driver-of-economic-growth-in-africa/ Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africa’s economy, contributing 8.5 per cent of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194.2 billion. Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:55:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-revpar-continues-to-grow-in-africa-str-reveals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-revpar-continues-to-grow-in-africa-str-reveals/ Africa has seen strong growth in revenue per available room for a sustained period, according to the latest figures from STR. Speaking at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, STR director Thomas Emanuel said RevPAR had grown for 87 consecutive months amid a period of low supply growth and strong demand. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 06:52:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-marriott-to-add-40-africa-hotels-by-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-marriott-to-add-40-africa-hotels-by-2023/ From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis, Marriott International has reinforced its commitment to Africa by announcing it expects to add 40 properties and over 8,000 rooms across the continent by the end of 2023. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 07:11:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-to-partner-with-forum-sur-linvestissement-hotelier-africain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-to-partner-with-forum-sur-linvestissement-hotelier-africain/ Bench Events has revealed Accor will be the host sponsor of the Forum sur l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain in 2020. The show is the Francophone sister event of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, the premier hotel investment conference on the continent. Sun, 22 Sep 2019 09:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-delegates-to-run-alongside-world-champion-gebrselassie/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-delegates-to-run-alongside-world-champion-gebrselassie/ Delegates at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum will have the chance to go running with the Ethiopian Olympic gold medallist and four-time World Championship title holder, Haile Gebrselassie. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:49:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jll-identifies-mixed-use-developments-as-key-to-africa-investment-success/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jll-identifies-mixed-use-developments-as-key-to-africa-investment-success/ A new report from JLL has revealed investors seeking to finance a new hotel in Africa will be much more successful if the project is part of a mixed-use development. Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:35:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-signs-apo-group-partnership-to-support-african-hotel-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-signs-apo-group-partnership-to-support-african-hotel-sector/ Bench Events and APO Group, the media relations consultancy and press release distribution service, have announced a wide-ranging collaboration aimed at boosting investment in the hospitality industry in Africa. Tue, 30 Jul 2019 09:40:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopia-prepares-for-return-of-africa-hotel-investment-forum/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopia-prepares-for-return-of-africa-hotel-investment-forum/ Prominent figures from Ethiopia’s public and private sectors have spoken out publicly to welcome the return to Addis Ababa of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum. Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:31:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africa-hotel-investment-forum-reveals-financial-impact-on-host-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africa-hotel-investment-forum-reveals-financial-impact-on-host-destinations/ An independent assessment by the international tourism advisory expert, Martin Jansen van Vuuren, has quantified the significant economic benefits to host countries of the influential Africa Hotel Investment Forum. Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:02:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-boosts-portfolio-with-adria-hotel-forum-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-boosts-portfolio-with-adria-hotel-forum-acquisition/ Bench Events has acquired south-east Europe’s leading hotel investment conference, Adria Hotel Forum. The move comes as the company expands its global presence as a trusted organiser of hospitality investment forums and business events. Tue, 25 Jun 2019 06:24:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/programme-revealed-ahead-of-ahif-2019-in-addis-ababa-ethiopia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/programme-revealed-ahead-of-ahif-2019-in-addis-ababa-ethiopia/ Among an impressive line-up of speakers will be Olivier Granet, chief executive, Kasada Capital Management, the new billion-dollar, sub-Saharan investment fund, the first and biggest of its kind in Africa, targeting both greenfield and brownfield projects. Wed, 05 Jun 2019 09:06:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviadev-launches-new-consultancy-alongside-midas-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviadev-launches-new-consultancy-alongside-midas-aviation/ AviaDev Consult - powered by Midas Aviation - has launched to provide tailored consultancy to the African and regional European markets. The consultancy has been formulated following a successful partnership between AviaDev and Midas that has been in place for 18 months. Fri, 24 May 2019 07:43:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/key-appointments-at-aviadev-europe-as-2019-event-approaches/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/key-appointments-at-aviadev-europe-as-2019-event-approaches/ The AviaDev Europe team has been strengthened by the appointment of two highly experienced industry professionals: Tony Hallwood and Mike Robinson, who have both joined in the position of aviation development director. Mon, 13 May 2019 06:38:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/w-hospitality-group-reveals-growing-pipeline-in-african-hotel-development/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/w-hospitality-group-reveals-growing-pipeline-in-african-hotel-development/ The stars of hotel development in Africa are Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Ethiopia, according to the eleventh annual survey by W Hospitality Group. The four countries head the top ten by numbers of rooms in the internationally branded hotel development pipeline, with Egypt showing 15,158 rooms in 51 new hotels. Thu, 09 May 2019 07:25:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviadev-2019-event-seeks-to-unlock-africa-aviation-potential/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviadev-2019-event-seeks-to-unlock-africa-aviation-potential/ AviaDev have estimated the potential revenue from new African aviation routes could yield US$29 billion in direct revenue. Currently, only 34 per cent of this huge market is served, meaning that there is over US$19 billion in untapped annual revenue. Fri, 26 Apr 2019 06:24:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2019-major-chains-grow-operations-in-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2019-major-chains-grow-operations-in-africa/ AHIF is the premier hotel investment conference in Africa, attracting many prominent international hotel owners, investors, financiers, management companies and their advisers. Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:09:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-marriott-to-focus-on-luxury-for-middle-east-and-africa-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-marriott-to-focus-on-luxury-for-middle-east-and-africa-expansion/ Ahead of the Arabian Hotel Investment Forum, Marriott International has said it expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:11:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-bench-events-launches-revamped-app-to-delegates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahic-2019-bench-events-launches-revamped-app-to-delegates/ Bench Events has a launched a revamped mobile app ahead of the upcoming Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Ras al Khaimah. With just a week to go before the event, attendees are able to see the agenda, plan their schedules and learn about the speakers. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:11:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africa-hotel-investment-forum-headed-for-ethiopia-this-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africa-hotel-investment-forum-headed-for-ethiopia-this-september/ The Africa Hotel Investment Forum, the premier tourism and hotel investment conference on the continent, attracting many prominent international hotel owners, investors, financiers, management companies and their advisers, will return to the Sheraton Hotel, Addis Ababa in the last week of September. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:08:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africa-hotel-investment-forum-headed-for-ethiopia-in-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africa-hotel-investment-forum-headed-for-ethiopia-in-2019/ The Africa Hotel Investment Forum will take place from September 23rd-25th at the Sheraton Addis, Ethiopia. Registration is now open to those looking to secure a place at the early bird rate. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 06:56:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-hotel-investment-conference-to-return-to-ras-al-khaimah-in-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-hotel-investment-conference-to-return-to-ras-al-khaimah-in-2019/ The annual knowledge and networking platform for the hotel investment community will take place in an all new purpose-built AHIC Village in the grounds of the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah. Fri, 08 Feb 2019 09:11:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fhia-2019-impressive-line-up-of-speakers-takes-shape/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fhia-2019-impressive-line-up-of-speakers-takes-shape/ An impressive line-up of leading investors, on the look-out for the next successful project, will be just one of the highlights at Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain in Marrakech in February. Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:28:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fiha-2019-cape-verde-poised-for-tourism-boom/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fiha-2019-cape-verde-poised-for-tourism-boom/ Cape Verde aims to attract more than a million tourists a year by 2020, far more than the current hotel supply can cope with, so investor opportunities on the archipelago, strategically located in the Atlantic Ocean around an hour from Dakar and around four hours from Brazil and Lisbon, could be enormous. Mon, 07 Jan 2019 09:50:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fiha-ivory-coast-moves-into-investment-spotlight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fiha-ivory-coast-moves-into-investment-spotlight/ Opportunities for hotel development in Ivory Coast are at their strongest for a long time, as the country continues to bounce back from internal conflict. Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:26:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/senegal-hospitality-potential-highlighted-ahead-of-forum-de-linvestissement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/senegal-hospitality-potential-highlighted-ahead-of-forum-de-linvestissement/ As the potential for tourism investment in under-exploited Francophone Africa becomes ever-clearer, Senegal has been highlighted as an emerging economy that’s ripe for further development. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:34:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/perrochon-appointed-commercial-director-with-bench-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/perrochon-appointed-commercial-director-with-bench-events/ In his position as commercial director with the global business event organiser, Jean Perrochon will be responsible for developing sponsorship and new business revenues across Bench Event’s international portfolio. Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:07:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fiha-global-hotel-chains-plan-expansion-in-francophone-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fiha-global-hotel-chains-plan-expansion-in-francophone-africa/ The figures behind an unprecedented hotel expansion in Francophone Africa are revealed in the latest research by W Hospitality Group, the international experts in hotels, tourism and leisure based in Lagos, Nigeria. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:31:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-accorhotels-outlines-ambitious-plans-in-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-accorhotels-outlines-ambitious-plans-in-africa/ AccorHotels has announced a record year of development in Africa during the Africa Hotel Investment Forum. AccorHotels is the largest operator in Africa with a network of over 150 hotels in operation, representing close to 27,000 rooms across 23 countries. Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:19:35 +0000