11-13 May 2025
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
2025 Agenda
Programme is subject to change.
Sunday 11 May
Opening Remarks Education Investment Forum
Education Meets Industry – Key Skills for the Future of Saudi Workforce
Roundtable Discussion:
Technology and the Future of Hospitality Education
Public-Private Partnerships in Hospitality Training:
Building Saudi Arabia’s Workforce of the Future
Changing Perceptions:
Rebranding Hospitality Careers for Saudi Youth
Workshop:
Developing Career Pathways in Luxury and High-End Hospitality
Hospitality Workforce of the Future:
Anticipating Trends and Building Resilience
Workshop:
Government Training Programs Under the Microscope
Revolutionizing Hospitality Education:
Blending Tradition and Technology
Key Take aways & Closing
Speed Networking
FHS Welcome Reception, hosted by Al Khozama
Monday 12 May
Welcome to FHS Saudi Arabia 2025
The Visionary Outlook:
Empowering Saudi Tourism Destinations through the Hospitality Sector
Early Signs of Success:
The Ambition versus the Reality of Vision 2030
Coffee Break
Setting the Scene for Hotel Performance and Development in Saudi Arabia
Investing in Vision:
Highlighting investable opportunities in Saudi Arabia's Evolving Hospitality Landscape
Empowering Connections:
Networking Session
Announcements & Signings
The Age of Global Transformation:
Connecting Saudi Arabia to the World
Navigating the Hospitality Investment Industry:
A Beginner's Guide for New Attendees
TenX Leadership Talk:
Path to Prominence
Lunch
Key Note Speech:
Designing for Tomorrow
Your Path to Red Sea Global:
Exploring Projects and Partnership Opportunities
Announcements & Signings
Riyadh Rising:
The Role of Mega Events in Driving Modernization, Infrastructure Growth, and Tourism Excellence
Start-Up Den
FHS Intelligence Talk:
Travel & Tourism Economic Impact & Global Trends
The Future of Hotel Asset Management - HAMA Asset Management Workshop - Invitation Only
TenX Leadership Talk:
Strategic Investing in Legacy Brands
Coffee Break
FHS Intelligence Talk:
Tourism of the Future
Key Trends in Hotel Management Contracts
Announcements & Signings
Beyond Pilgrimage:
Future Trends and Developments in Mecca and Medina
Transforming Sacred Journeys:
Unlocking the Potential of Gateway Cities
FHS Evening Reception
Tuesday 13 May
Investor Breakfast - By Invitation Only
Welcome Back
Saudi Arabia Tourism Outlook:
Shaping the Future from 2025 to 2040
Financing Hospitality Ventures:
Maximizing Capital for Growth and Success
Government Insights on Investment Incentives in Saudi Arabia
Is the pursuit of luxury compatible with sustainability in Saudi Arabian Hospitality?
Redefining Luxury:
What Does It Truly Mean in Today's Market?
Building the Future:
A Workshop on Modular Architecture and Technology-Driven Regulations
Announcements & Signings
Balancing Growth:
Unlocking the Potential of Mid-Market Hospitality in Saudi Arabia's Luxury Landscape
Capitalizing on the Alternative Accommodation Boom:
The Rising Tide of Investment
FHS Awards
Intelligence Talks:
Key Feeder Markets for Saudi Arabia
Lunch
The Future Workforce:
Empowering Talent, Leadership, and Inclusion
Shifting Gears:
Navigating the Transition from CapEx to OpEx in the Hospitality Market
ESG in Hospitality:
Balancing Responsibility, Sustainability, and the Cost of Change
Planning with Purpose:
Integrating Tourism Strategy and Conservation in Destination Development
Pathways to Holistic Wellness:
Mapping Saudi Arabia’s Role in Global Wellness Tourism
Restaurant Invest Intelligence:
How is F&B Performing within Hotels in Saudi?
The rise of F&B experiences in Saudi Arabia
The Future of Fun:
Investing in Theme Parks
Closing Plenary:
The Road Ahead for Global Hospitality