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In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Building Swiss Hospitality in the Heart of Abu Dhabi, Georgette Davey, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches, discusses how the Academy is bringing Swiss hospitality excellence to one of the region’s fastest-growing tourism and hospitality markets. She shares how hospitality education is evolving to meet the needs of a changing industry, the importance of developing future-ready talent, and why Abu Dhabi is uniquely positioned to become a leading hub for hospitality learning, leadership and innovation.
Egypt’s hospitality investment landscape is gaining momentum, supported by regional capital, new development and strong operating fundamentals. Amr El Nady explores what is driving investor interest, where opportunities are emerging, and why greater transparency, liquidity and exit certainty will be key to attracting broader international capital.
Egypt is one of the few destinations that starts with a globally recognised identity, but the conversation is evolving fast. In this episode, Nina Vithlani of Sectorlight explores how Egypt can move beyond heritage tourism to build distinctive, world-class destinations across Cairo, the North Coast, and the Red Sea, and why branded residences, place branding, and a destination-first strategy are key to unlocking its full potential for international investors.
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Across the industry, hotel leaders are balancing rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and data analytics against evolving traveller behaviour, rising operational complexity and increasing pressure to deliver sustainable growth. AI adoption in hospitality is expected to accelerate significantly through 2026, particularly across revenue management, guest personalisation and operational efficiency.
Minor Hotels will introduce NH Hotels & Resorts to the Middle East with the opening of NH Riyadh Prime Square Hotel in 2030. Developed by Heyazah Real Estate Development, the 121-key hotel will form part of the Prime Square mixed-use destination in Riyadh’s King Fahad District, supporting the city’s continued growth as a major business, tourism and events hub.
UN Tourism and The Bench have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration to advance tourism investment, innovation, and education on a global scale.
Reports
The 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict has emerged as one of the most significant geopolitical disruptions to affect GCC hospitality since the COVID-19 period, creating immediate pressure on aviation, traveller confidence, hotel performance, and investment activity across the region. While the operational shock has begun to stabilise following the ceasefire announcement and easing airspace restrictions, investor sentiment remains cautious and increasingly selective.
Industry Pulse Report | April 2026 Compiled for Hospitality Leaders, C-Level Executives & Industry Stakeholders For the Industry, by the Industry
The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia 2025 was marked by a rich array of discussions that delved into the evolving landscape of the hospitality sector within Saudi Arabia and globally.