Understand how industry leaders are shaping the future of hospitality
Pioneers from across the industry come together to discuss challenges, present bold ideas and talk about the future of hospitality in Saudi Arabia. The two-day summit took place on the 7th and 8th of September 2022 within the show.
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Expand your knowledge and find common solutions to some of the most pressing industry challenges
Advisory Board Members
ABDULLAH ALZAHRANI
Brand & Marketing Executive Director
The Red Sea Development Company and AMAALA
AMIT NAYAK, CHA
Vice President
HAMA MEA
BASTIEN BLANC
CEO - Special Projects
PIF Portfolio Company
NOELLE HOMSY
Co-Founder
ENVI Lodges
Dr JAMES MORGAN
Dean
International Tourism & Hospitality College, KSA
NAIM MADDAD
Chief Executive & Founder
Gates Hospitality
TARIQ VALANI
Senior Vice President IT
ME, Africa, India and Turkey - Accor
RABIH FEGHALI
Senior Director Hospitality
The Red Sea Development Company
SALMAN S. GASIM
CEO - Swiss Hospitality
Chairman - SEA Ventures
OLIVIER HARNISCH
Senior Strategy Advisor
Ministry of Tourism | PIF
GIULIANO GASPARINI
HAMA Education Board
HAMA
TOPICS THAT WERE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:
• Vision 2030 for hospitality and tourism
• Hospitality leaders' strategic session
• Investment and partnership opportunities in the Kingdom
• Asset management updates
• Saudi regenerative and sustainable tourism
• Harnessing Saudization, promoting the upcoming talent in the hospitality and tourism sector
• Tourism, hospitality, and the vision for mega events in the Kingdom
• Innovation in hospitality, preparing for hospitality in a digital economy
• Digital transformation, hyperconnected guests, and the impact of cybersecurity rethinking the guest journey. The future of guest experience
• Innovation in design and the future of guest experience
• Top trends to watch in Saudi Arabia’s ever-evolving F&B industry
