Notable speakers
The edition has an impressive lineup of speakers, including Satya Anand, president of EMEA, Marriott International, and Philip Barnes, CEO of Rotana. Additionally, other speakers include Robin Rossmann, managing director of STR, and Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim, CEO of Millennium Hotels & Resorts & Lakhraim Group. Furthermore, John Pagano, group CEO of Red Sea Global, and Stephen Sackur, presenter of HARDTalk, are among the confirmed speakers. Additionally, the lineup includes Pat Thaker, editorial director of The Economist Group, and Choon Wah, CFO of H. World International. Moreover, Dr. John Blakey, CEO executive coach and author, Tatiana Labaki, head of hotels and tourism advisory at PSU, and Pascal Armoudon, a partner at Kearney, are among the distinguished group of confirmed speakers.
New features and highlights
New features and more floor space will enhance the experience, covering trends, sustainability and destination development across four stages. The program will include Summit, Future, Innovation and Exhibition stages, each designed to address different aspects of the industry. Furthermore, FHS Intelligence Talks will be a focal point on the Summit stage, alongside the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge finals and debates. Additionally, an all-new investor relations drive, dedicated zones for hospitality topics, a Tech Zone, and an ESG Lab are highlights. Moreover, Jonathan Worsley, chairman of The Bench, FHS World organizer, emphasized that FHS is about more than just business. He highlighted that FHS is a dynamic platform for nurturing relationships, igniting innovation and shaping hospitality investment’s future.
Venue expansion
By adding the arena of Madinat Jumeirah to the canvas, FHS World has almost doubled its floor space. Furthermore, this expansion brings more opportunities to showcase and celebrate the hospitality industry’s achievements and exciting future developments.
Leadership Award
The Leadership Award, in partnership with Hospitality News Middle East, honors those shaping the industry through dedication, leadership and innovation. Moreover, this award recognizes candidates whose visionary approaches and impactful initiatives demonstrate a profound commitment to the industry’s evolution. Nominate here.
Future Leader Award
The Future Leader Award honors outstanding individuals aged under 35 who serve as exemplary leaders in global hospitality and whose career path or initiatives demonstrate a commitment to change and notable achievements. Nominate here.
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About author
Rita Ghantous
Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.
