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The Bench restructures leadership to support global growth and investor engagement
The Bench, organiser of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) series and the Branded Residences Forum, has announced strategic leadership appointments to support the company’s next phase of global growth and focus on investor engagement and the impact of in-person industry platforms.
BTN Interviews Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench
BTN Interviews Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench, attributes his nearly 30 years of success in hospitality events to trust, credibility, and a focus on turning conversations into real investments. Reflecting on milestones like the first Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in 2005 and its evolution into FHS World, he highlights Dubai’s strategic location and leadership vision as catalysts for growth. Celebrating the 20th anniversary at Madinat Jumeirah, FHS World 2025 will feature over 200 speakers, new initiatives like PitchPoint and the World Branded Residences Awards, and themes centered on AI, branded residences, sustainability, and empowering next-generation talent. The event aims to continue connecting global visionaries and investors driving hospitality’s future.
Future Hospitality Summit set to drive sustainability and ESG agenda in hospitality
Dubai-based AI-driven consumer insight & influence specialists, D/A, has shared data from their latest report on sustainability in the GCC in the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) taking place in Dubai at Madinat Jumeirah from 19-21 September 2022.
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.
FHS announces winner of ‘Lead the Change’ pitch competition
Future Hospitality Summit 2022 has announced the winner of it ‘Lead the Change’ pitch competition to celebrate the industry’s changemakers. Sally Alkatat, Senior Manager Development Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts took the coveted prize.
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.
Hospitality heavyweights join Red Sea Project
The Red Sea Development Company has confirmed that agreements have been signed with Ritz Cartlon Reserve, Miraval and Rosewood to operate resorts in the first phase of development at The Red Sea Project, Saudi Arabia.
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.
Africa’s hospitality gains reflected in strong HICA line-up
The rapid rise of Africa’s hospitality industry is being reflected in a strong line-up of 45 speakers including five ministers confirmed for the Hotel Investment Conference Africa. The inaugural conference will take place in Casablanca, Morocco on 26-27 September 2011, and is expected to attract delegates from all over the world interested in learning how to do business on the African continent.