Future Hospitality Summit

Where the world's most influential hospitality investment decision-makers connect, exchange knowledge and explore new partnerships.

Upcoming FHS events

Cape Town

17-19 June 2025

The Westin

Bangkok

25 June 2025

The Athenee Hotel

Dubai

27-29 October 2025

Madinat Jumeirah

Dubai

29 October 2025

Madinat Jumeirah

Riyadh

2026

Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah

Thought Leadership

With an unparalleled lineup of global hospitality leaders taking the stage every year, FHS promises to provide valuable insights and the latest industry knowledge through panel talks and round-table discussions with experts.

News and Insights

With an international media frenzy, FHS takes center stage as the ultimate platform for the industry's hottest deal signings and groundbreaking announcements. Global hospitality leaders use the digital FHS platform to share invaluable industry intelligence.

Latest Podcasts

Episode 113: Beyond Boundaries: Baraka's Blueprint for Saudi Hospitality’s Future

In this FHS Podcast episode, we sit down with Ebrahim Al Qassab of Baraka for Real Estate Development & Investment to explore how one of Saudi’s boldest developers is reimagining real estate with a purpose-led approach that champions youth, creativity, and cultural authenticity.

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Episode 112: Why India’s Iconic Taj Hotels Is Betting Big on Saudi Arabia

Taj Hotels is doubling down on the Middle East, with signings in Riyadh and Mecca and ambitions to expand further. In this episode, the brand shares how it's blending its Indian luxury heritage with local market needs, from sustainable hospitality practices to award-winning employee engagement, while contributing to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

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Episode 111: Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Officer, Rotana

Eddy Tannous, COO of Rotana, joins Jonathan Worsley to explore how the regional hospitality leader is scaling across Saudi Arabia and beyond. From branded residences to talent pipelines, he shares how Rotana stays agile, owner-focused, and competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

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Episode 110: How Developers are Rethinking ROI in the age of Lifestyle Living

Millennials are redefining what it means to own property. In this episode, Oussama El Kadiri, Knight Frank breaks down the numbers behind branded residences, from affordability gaps and investor mindsets to why service, design, and brand recognition matter more than ever.

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Latest Industry News

Top Takeaways from the FHS World 2025 Advisory Board

Advisory Board members offered a treasure trove of insights, recommendations, and strategic ideas aimed at shaping the upcoming event into an industry-defining gathering.

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FHS World 2025 Advisory Board Recap: Trends, Challenges, and Event Vision

The recent Advisory Board meeting for the Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World 2025 offered a treasure trove of insights, recommendations, and strategic ideas aimed at shaping the upcoming event into an industry-defining gathering.

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Top 5 Takeaways from FHS Saudi Arabia 2025 Advisory Board

At the Advisory Board meeting, the 2025 theme was unveiled under which hospitality leaders and decision-makers will unite to discuss hotel performance and development, the outlook for hospitality investment in Saudi Arabia and the key trends driving the sector.

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