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Future Hospitality Summit set for Dubai debut

Future Hospitality Summit set for Dubai debut

6 July 2022 Press Release Hotel News Travel Events News Tourism News

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.

Nobu complex agreed for Saudi Arabia

Nobu complex agreed for Saudi Arabia

25 May 2022 Press Release Hotel News Travel Events News

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.

Africa’s hospitality gains reflected in strong HICA line-up

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.

Africa: The Next Big Opportunity?

Africa: The Next Big Opportunity?

10 June 2011 Focus

Ahead of Hotel Investment Conference Africa in September, Breaking Travel News talks to Jonathan Worsley, chairman of hosts Bench Events, about the immense potential for growth on the continent.

Bench Events appoints new MD

Bench Events appoints new MD

12 February 2010 Travel Events News

Bench, the organiser of leading hospitality conferences including the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) and Russia & CIS Hotel Investment Conference (RHIC), has appointed Matthew Weihs as Managing Director of Bench Events.