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27-29 OCT 2025
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Future Leader Award at FHS World

EHL Hospitality Business School and FHS World have joined hands to recognise young individuals who have created a significant impact in the hospitality industry at a young age and stand as an inspiration to their peers and other industry colleagues.

The Future Leader Award is dedicated to individuals, 35 years old and younger, who exemplify the next generation of hospitality leaders on a global scale.

Award Criteria

The Future Leader Award honours outstanding individuals who are 35 years old and younger, and serve as exemplary leaders in the global hospitality industry. We seek candidates whose career path or impactful initiatives demonstrate a commitment to change and notable achievements at a young age.

This award aims to spotlight those who embody the spirit of hospitality and possess the vision to shape the future of our industry.

Criteria for Nomination:

The Candidate must,

  • Be born after 1st September 1989.
  • Be working within the hospitality industry.
  • Demonstrate significant leadership and innovation in their role.
  • Have made a notable impact on the global hospitality industry.
  • Be nominated by their peers or line manager - “Referee”.

THE NOMINATIONS FOR FHS AWARDS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Prize Details:

Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your career. The award recipient will be able to choose between:

  • A 5-week EHL online training course (valued at CHF 2,200), or
  • A 3-day on-campus program in Lausanne (valued at CHF 2.500, with on-campus accommodation and lunch included)

About EHL

For over 125 years, EHL Hospitality Business School has pioneered the methods of Swiss hospitality education and set the standards of excellence in this field. Today, the school combine the Swiss values of academic rigour and industry practice with creativity and innovation for modern hospitality management degrees that prepare graduates to lead the future of the industry and the world.

EHL alumni hold key positions in the global hospitality industry, driving its growth through expertise, leadership, and innovation. Their impact spans luxury hotel management and sustainable tourism, with many pioneering new business models and technologies, further shaping the industry’s evolution.

Awards at FHS

Future Hospitality Summit serves as a platform that brings the industry together to learn, celebrate achievements, and inspire progress through various initiatives.

Each year, our distinguished awards spotlight the leaders and innovators driving the industry's future, recognising their exceptional contributions and inspiring the next generation of professionals.

View Previous FHS Award Winners