(Posted 19th June 2023)
The 2023 Future Hospitality Summit that takes place alongside AHIC – Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference from 25th to 27th of September at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island.
From insightful panel discussions to closed-door workshops and meetings to site tours and networking receptions, the programme is looking quite comprehensive so far. Before getting into the details, you can learn here what activities and experiences the organizers are planning for this year.
Spots for these activities are limited, and they’ll be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your participation, it is highly recommend you purchase your tickets now. Here are some that are already confirmed,
- Louvre Abu Dhabi – Site Tour
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque – Site Tour
- Mangrove Tree Planting and Kayaking
- Yoga, Morning Run, Strength Training with Mini Bands
- Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas (Nasma Beachfront Bar) – Networking Reception
- Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island – Networking Reception
This year’s conference will be the focal point for hospitality investment intelligence, touching up on the Influence of ESG on the Industry, the Impact of the Prevailing Geopolitical Landscape on Investment Prospects, and the Integration of Technology in the Hospitality Sector, illustrated by real-world examples and successful case studies from the UAE. Some of the recently confirmed speakers include,
- Abdulaziz Al Khoori, Executive Director of Strategy & Transformation, Miral Group
- Sébastien Bazin, Chairman & CEO, Accor
- Giuliano Gasparini, Head of Hospitality Asset Management, Wasl Group
- Andrew Gilmour, Principal Economist, The Economist Group
- Guy Hutchinson, President & CEO, Rotana
- Kevin Jacobs, CFO and President, Global Development, Hilton
- Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality
- Dale Qi Shen, Vice President, Director – Real Estate Structuring & Advisory, Mashreq Bank
- Stephen Sackur, Presenter, HARDTalk
- Cenk Sidar, CEO & Co-Founder, Enquire AI
- Nick van Marken, Managing Director, van Marken Consulting
- Suma Ventakesh, Chief Development Officer, The Indian Hotels Company Ltd.
- Camil Yazbeck, Global Chief Development Officer, Accor
You can view the FHS-AHIC 2023 Schedule at a Glance here.
The organizers of the event are currently finalising the lineup of some stellar hospitality leaders and investors, and they are excited to unveil the complete program shortly – and www.ATCNews.org will then promptly inform readers.
Meanwhile, you can always visit the FHS website to see the latest updates on the speakers and the programme.
