Bench Events News
Bench Events: Russian hospitality market has turned corner
The Russian hotel industry is becoming increasingly optimistic following the challenging economic situation the country has recently faced, according to Bench Events.
Bench Events unveils plans for new Maldives Hotel & Tourism Investment Briefing
Bench Events has announced the launch of the inaugural Maldives Hotel & Tourism Investment Briefing, to be held on November 30th in Malé.
AHTIC to return to Sri Lanka in November
The South East Asia Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference, a top-level gathering of international investors, business leaders, government ministers and officials will return to Colombo, Sri Lanka in November.
Jonathan Worsley, chairman, Bench Events
With the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference returning to Dubai, Breaking Travel News talks to Jonathan Worsley, chairman of event founder Bench Events. With the catalysts for change within the Middle Eastern hospitality market coming under the microscope during the show, he brings us up to date with the latest trends in the region.
LXA joins Global Restaurant Investment Forum line up
LXA has confirmed its participation in the Global Restaurant Investment Forum 2017, taking place April 10th-12th at the Fairmont Hotel, The Palm Jumeirah.
Global Restaurant Investment Forum reveals networking agenda
Next week’s Global Restaurant Investment Forum 2017 will host two exclusive, not-to-be-missed networking receptions for its 300 delegates. GRIF, which will be held on April 10th-12th at Fairmont the Palm, will host its opening reception at Lima Dubai at City Walk, the urban, living destination by Meraas.
Speaker line-up revealed ahead of Global Restaurant Investment Forum 2017
Creating a food culture, redefining food and beverage and the emerging food revolution are set to be among the topics at this year’s Global Restaurant Investment Forum 2017. The event acts as the annual networking and intelligence event for the international restaurant and hospitality community.
Africa Hotel Investment Forum to return to Rwanda
Following last year’s successful event and Rwandan efforts to establish itself as a MICE hub in the region, it has been announced that the Africa Hotel Investment Forum will again run alongside AviaDev Africa in Kigali, Rwanda.
Iran Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference prepares for debut
More than 300 industry leaders are to gather this week at the inaugural Iran Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference. Zahra Ahmadipour, vice president or Iran and head of the country’s cultural heritage, handicrafts and tourism organisation, will open the conference alongside Ahmad Jamali, general director for foreign investment at the ministry of economic affairs and finance.
Gordon Ramsay Group chief executive leads speakers at GRIF 2017
The Global Restaurant Investment Forum 2017 will welcome restaurateur Stuart Gillies, chief executive of Gordon Ramsay Group, as its keynote speaker in a live-on-stage interview.
Bench Events praises Iranian tourism ahead of IHTIC debut
In the run-up to the first Iran Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference in Tehran, organiser Bench Events has praised Iran’s commitment to boost economic growth and transform the country into a destination for business and leisure tourism.
Bench Events to launch The Summit in June 2017
Industry leaders are preparing to meet at The Summit 2017, an event designed for hospitality and tourism insiders to be held on June 6th at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. The event falls at an unprecedented time following Brexit and other industry-wide challenges and issues, and as such is expected to attract a much wider representation of the sector.