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Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh set to bring together global investment decision-makers
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.
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.
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.
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.
Egypt and Morocco lead Africa’s 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.
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.
Future Hospitality Summit 2022: Day One
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.
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.
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.