11-13 May 2025
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Content library
Podcasts
Episode 91: Muin Serhan, Chief Executive Officer, Amsa Hospitality
Muin Serhan, CEO of Amsa Hospitality, reveals how the company is expanding mid-market hospitality across Saudi Arabia through strategic partnerships, local talent development, and a 10,000-key pipeline. From sustainability to AI-driven innovation, Amsa is helping shape the future of the Kingdom’s hotel sector. Get exclusive Insights in this episode of the FHS Podcast.
Episode 90: Michael Acton Smith, Co-Founder, Calm
Michael Acton Smith, Co-Founder of Calm, dives into how burnout led to founding the world's most popular meditation app. He shares Calm's evolution—from a digital platform to physical wellness experiences—and hints at future ventures in hospitality, including Calm-branded products, residences, and a potential Calm Island.
Episode 89: Amani, FHS AI Facilitator
In this episode, Amani, an AI designed for the Future Hospitality Summit, explores the future of travel through the lens of innovation, sustainability, and smart investment. From enhancing guest experiences with data-driven insights to navigating challenges like tariffs and shifting traveler behavior, Amani offers a forward-looking perspective—reminding us that tech and human connection can thrive side by side.
Press room
FHS Saudi Arabia Invites Hospitality Entrepreneurs to Startup Den 2025
Exposure, mentorship, funding opportunities and reduced-rate stands for early-stage business at leading industry summit, 11-13 May
Saudi Arabia set to deliver 362,000 new hotels rooms by 2030 under US$110 billion hospitality project expansion
Saudi Arabia’s transformative real estate growth unlocks unprecedented investment opportunities, according to data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia 2025
Voices of Female Leaders in Hospitality
In celebration of International Women’s Day this month, we shine a spotlight on female leaders in the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia.
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.
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.
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.
Reports
The Future of Healthcare - Whitepaper by H+A Global
The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by factors such as rising healthcare costs, an ageing population, and technological advancements. These changes are creating new opportunities for hospitality operators to enter the healthcare market and diversify their revenue streams.
Middle Eastern Hubs Take Centre Stage Amidst Shifts in Global Tourism Industry
New Kearney report reveals tourists increasingly seek destinations that blend urban accessibility with leisure. Ecotourism and wellness travel are quickly gaining popularity with global travelers
Branded Residences: A Compendium
FHS is pleased to launch a new publication by Chris Graham, author of Branded Residences: An Overview, the #1 series of reports on the sector. Branded Residences: A Compendium is the industry’s first report that examines brand diversity in the sector.