The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2026 opened in Riyadh. The event has brought together industry leaders, investors and decision makers for the kingdom’s leading hospitality investment gathering.
The summit is taking place at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, from June 22 to 24. This year’s theme is Where Opportunity Meets Capital. More than 150 speakers are participating in the three day event. They are discussing the trends and opportunities shaping hospitality investment.
HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, chairman of the board of directors of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, inaugurated the summit. Afterwards, Mahmoud Abdulhadi, deputy minister of destination enablement at the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, delivered the keynote address, Shaping the Next Chapter of Saudi Tourism.
“Saudi Arabia is the Middle East’s largest travel and tourism economy and the fastest growing tourism market in the region,” Abdulhadi said. “As we mark 10 years of progress towards Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s transformation is creating new opportunities for global investment and partnerships.”
Moreover, he said that major events will further accelerate tourism growth. These include Riyadh Expo 2030, the FIFA World Cup 2034 and the AFC Asian Cup 2027. Together, they are expected to attract millions of visitors.
The programme covers a broad range of topics. These include real estate, technology, wellness and lifestyle. In addition, delegates are taking part in the FHS Intelligence Talks. The sessions provide analysis from government representatives and industry leaders. The agenda also features the Branded Residences Forum, the FHS Start-up Den and the FHS Awards.
The summit began with networking sessions and an orientation programme for first time attendees. Later, guests attended a welcome reception at Yauatcha, hosted by Al Khozama Investment.
Organised by The Bench, FHS Saudi Arabia remains an important platform for investment and collaboration. As a result, the event is expected to play a key role in shaping the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving hospitality sector.
