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Saudi Arabia Hosts Future Hospitality Summit, Eyes Tourism Boom

Riyadh's influential conference gathers industry leaders and investors to chart the future of the Kingdom's rapidly expanding tourism economy. With Vision 2030 targets and major global events on the horizon, the region anticipates unprecedented growth.

E. ASHWORTH· British corresponsal·29 de junio de 2026·2 min de lectura
A bustling conference hall with attendees and speakers on stage, possibly at the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh.

A bustling conference hall with attendees and speakers on stage, possibly at the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh.

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2026 commenced this week in Riyadh, gathering industry leaders, decision-makers, and investors. Hosted at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah from June 22-24, the summit operates under the theme, "Where opportunity meets capital," featuring over 150 speakers across various sectors of hospitality investment.

HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated the event, followed by a keynote address from Mahmoud Abdulhadi, Deputy Minister for Destination Enablement at the Saudi Ministry of Tourism. As Hospitality Net — Latest News reports, Abdulhadi highlighted Saudi Arabia's status as the Middle East's largest and fastest-growing travel and tourism economy. He emphasized the Kingdom's transformation under Vision 2030, noting that upcoming global events like Riyadh Expo 2030, the FIFA World Cup 2034, and the AFC Asian Cup 2027 are expected to attract millions of international visitors.

The summit's agenda covers all facets of hospitality investment, including real estate, technology, wellness, and lifestyle. The program features FHS Intelligence Talks for expert insights and analysis, alongside the return of the Branded Residences Forum, the FHS Start-up Den, and the FHS Awards.

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