The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2025, held from May 11–13 at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, concluded after three days of impactful dialogue, high-level networking, and bold ideas shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism sector.
Under the theme “Where Vision Shapes Opportunity,” this year’s event brought together over 130 industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to explore the evolving landscape of hospitality investment, tourism development, innovation, sustainability, and talent growth in the Kingdom.
A record-breaking edition
Organized by The Bench, FHS Saudi Arabia 2025 delivered its most ambitious agenda to date, featuring more than 12 content tracks and dozens of sessions covering:
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Tourism growth and mega-events in Saudi Arabia
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Climate risk and sustainability in hospitality
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Wellness, branded residences, and experiential travel
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Hospitality education, staffing, and retention
Key features and event highlights
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Next Gen Investment Forum: Focused on the future of hospitality education, training, and workforce development
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Start-Up Den: A dynamic stage for entrepreneurs to pitch their business models to leading investors
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Branded Residences Master Class: Explored investment trends and opportunities in luxury residential experiences
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FHS Saudi Arabia Awards: Celebrated outstanding contributions to the hospitality and tourism industry across the region
Driving hospitality forward under vision 2030
FHS Saudi Arabia 2025 played a pivotal role in aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, supporting national goals for economic diversification, tourism growth, and job creation within the hospitality ecosystem.
The next edition of FHS Saudi Arabia is already in development, with organizers aiming to further scale the platform’s impact and relevance in the fast-evolving Middle East hospitality landscape.
