FHS Saudi Arabia celebrates entrepreneurship as Startup Den returns for 2026 edition
FHS Saudi Arabia's Startup Den returns for 2026, with six finalists pitching live for prizes including FHS World access and curated meetings with VCs and investors.
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FHS Saudi Arabia pre-event feature: hospitality investment outlook
FHS Saudi Arabia (22-24 June, Riyadh) previews the Kingdom's 358,000-room pipeline and investment outlook, featuring perspectives from Wyndham, The First Group, Amsa, and Ewaa Hotel Group.
Where Opportunity Meets Capital: Unlocking Saudi Arabia’s Next Phase of Hospitality Growth
Analysis ahead of the 2026 Future Hospitality Summit explores how Saudi Arabia's young demographics and Vision 2030 are reshaping investment strategies toward franchise models and midscale properties.
By Wytze van den Berg, Vice President, International Operations, BWH Hotels EMEA, The Bench
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia announces packed programme for 2026 edition
The summit returns to Riyadh with 1,100+ expected attendees and focus on $1.6 billion in business opportunities generated in 2025.
W Hotels Makes its Debut in Saudi Arabia with the Unveiling of W Riyadh - KAFD
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of W Riyadh – KAFD, marking the brand’s debut in Saudi Arabia. Located in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the hotel serves as a social and dining destination, with detail-driven design, multiple dining venues, curated programming, and the brand’s signature Whatever/Whenever service.
Edge Riyadh Al Rabie is Now Open in Riyadh
As Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector continues to accelerate, the Kingdom is further strengthening its position as a leading global destination, with an ambitious target of attracting 150 million tourists by 2030. In step with this momentum, Edge Riyadh Al Rabie, the latest hotel under the “Edge by Rotana” brand, is now officially open, introducing a contemporary hospitality address designed for the pace and expectations of modern Riyadh.
Turning Vision into Investable Reality
The piece outlines Saudi Arabia's hospitality investment fundamentals ahead of FHS 2026, highlighting Vision 2030, mega-projects like Red Sea and Qiddiya, and regulatory reforms driving the Kingdom's emergence as a global destination.
By Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi, Chief Executive Officer – Taiba Investment Company, The Bench
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia announces first speakers for 2026 edition
The April 2026 event expects 1,100+ delegates and will focus on investment opportunities across Saudi Arabia's hospitality sector, including giga projects and secondary cities.
W Riyadh - KAFD Set to Make Bold Entrance in Saudi Arabia
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is poised to reveal a new chapter in luxury lifestyle hospitality this spring with the highly anticipated opening of the brand's first property in the Kingdom. Anchored in the heart of the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the capital's visionary urban development, W Riyadh - KAFD will introduce the brand's global evolution with detail-driven design, distinct dining experiences, and an elevated Whatever/Whenever service.
Amine Bouhalba has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Ramla Riyadh
Fairmont Ramla Riyadh is pleased to announce the appointment of Amine Bouhalba as the property's new General Manager.
Hans Konings has been appointed as General Manager at Mansard Riyadh
Mansard Riyadh, a Radisson Collection luxury property, has appointed hospitality veteran Hans Konings as General Manager, bringing more than 25 years of international experience, including senior leadership roles across Radisson Blu and Radisson Collection in markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Slovakia, Russia and China. Previously Senior Director of Operations for Radisson Hotel Group and Jin Jiang International Hotels in China, he oversaw more than 45 upscale and luxury hotels with a focus on revenue growth, operational excellence, brand standards and employee engagement, and helped drive post-pandemic recovery. Known for leading large-scale operations and high-profile event hotels, including managing a six-hotel, 3,000-room cluster in St. Petersburg and delivering major profit improvement during brand transitions, Konings is expected to further elevate Mansard Riyadh’s service standards through operational efficiency, guest satisfaction and staff development, reinforcing the hotel’s position as a leading destination for business and leisure travel in Riyadh.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia Marks Ninth Edition in Riyadh
The conference will return to Riyadh in April 2026, following this year's event that generated USD 1.6 billion in business opportunities and 11 hotel signings.
In a strategic dual signing with Al Mosa and Sons, IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens Saudi footprint with a new hotel in Riyadh
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a dual management agreement with Mosa bin Abdul Aziz Al-Mosa and Sons Real Estate Holding Co. The signing will see the launch of Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard (106 keys), reinforcing IHG's long-term commitment to the Kingdom and its growing hospitality sector in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites Signs First Property in Saudi Arabia
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with a portfolio of over 640 properties in operation and pipeline across 60 countries, has announced the signing of Oaks Residences Riyadh, marking a significant addition to its growing portfolio in Saudi Arabia. The agreement, signed in partnership with Tabarak Holding, also includes future projects in key locations in Cairo, Egypt under the NH Collection brand.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence in Riyadh with the Signing of Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Concept Tower Real Estate Limited to open a Howard Johnson by Wyndham hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This signing marks the introduction of the Howard Johnson brand in Riyadh, reinforcing Wyndham's commitment to expanding its midscale portfolio across the Kingdom.
Amine Bouhalba has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Ramla Riyadh
Fairmont Ramla Riyadh is pleased to announce the appointment of Amine Bouhalba as the property's new General Manager.
UN Tourism Hosts First Regional Workshop on Wellness Tourism in the Middle East
Held at the UN Tourism Regional Office for the Middle East in Riyadh, the two-day event (9–10 September) brought together representatives from National Tourism Administrations and Organizations (NTAs/NTOs) from 12 Middle East Member States, with more than 30 participants in total, alongside industry experts and key stakeholders from across the region. The workshop explored the growing potential of wellness tourism as a driver of economic growth, tourism diversification, and sustainability for the Middle East.
Kimpton Debuts in the Middle East with the Opening of Kimpton KAFD Riyadh
Today marks a defining moment in Middle East hospitality as Kimpton KAFD Riyadh officially opens its doors in the iconic King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). As the first-ever Kimpton in the region, the 212-room luxury lifestyle hotel brings the brand's sophisticated yet playful approach, refined design, socially engaging spaces and human-centered hospitality, to the heart of Riyadh's most dynamic neighborhood.
Radisson Blu Debuts in Northern Riyadh’s Thriving Sahafa District
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Al Sahafa, further strengthening its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the lively Sahafa District, the new hotel blends modern luxury with Saudi hospitality and marks another step forward in the Group's strategic expansion, with over 50 hotels now in operation and under development across the Kingdom.
Quintus Swart has been appointed as Director of Operations at Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort
Nofa Riyadh, a Radisson Collection Resort, has announced the appointment of Quintus Swart as director of operations.