Bench Events News

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.

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

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.

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.

AHIC 2020: Revamped show returns to 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.

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.

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

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.

Breaking Travel News agenda: Bench Events launches Africa Tomorrow
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.

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.

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.

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.