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Amsa Hospitality, Artal Hotels, and Hyatt Announce Memorandum of Understanding for Three Hotels in Riyadh
Press Release
July 8

Amsa Hospitality, Artal Hotels, and Hyatt Announce Memorandum of Understanding for Three Hotels in Riyadh

Amsa Hospitality will manage three Riyadh properties under Hyatt brands for owner Artal Hotels, covering one new-build and two conversions across Al Muhammadiyah, Al Sahafa, and Al Nafel, all expected to open by end of 2026.

Amsa Hospitality
Amsa Hospitality and Hyatt
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Minor Hotels Appointed by Shurooq to Manage Sharjah Collection, UAE
Press Release
July 7

Minor Hotels Appointed by Shurooq to Manage Sharjah Collection, UAE

Minor Hotels will manage Shurooq's seven nature-led and heritage-inspired boutique properties across Sharjah, with plans to integrate them into its upper-upscale and luxury portfolio following investment and enhancements.

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Minor
United Arab Emirates
IHG to introduce all its Luxury & Lifestyle brands to Saudi Arabia by 2028
Press Release
June 29

IHG to introduce all its Luxury & Lifestyle brands to Saudi Arabia by 2028

IHG has 48 open hotels and 62 in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia, with Six Senses, Regent, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo and Vignette Collection all entering the market by 2028.

IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG
Saudi Arabia
Blacksand and Marriott International Announce Landmark Deal to Open 10 Hotels in Saudi Arabia
Press Release
June 25

Blacksand and Marriott International Announce Landmark Deal to Open 10 Hotels in Saudi Arabia

Blacksand and Marriott will develop 10 hotels with 1,300+ rooms across Saudi Arabia by 2030, spanning luxury to extended-stay brands, with 6,000+ jobs created and 60% allocated to Saudi nationals.

Marriott
Marriott
Saudi Arabia
FHS Saudi Arabia 2026
Press Release
June 23

Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia officially opens in Riyadh

FHS Saudi Arabia 2026 opens at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah with 150+ speakers, covering hospitality investment across real estate, technology, wellness, and branded residences over three days.

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The Bench
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Robert De Niro Unveils First Nobu Residences in Egypt as part of Nobu Hospitality’s Landmark Expansion in the Country in Partnership with SODIC
Press Release
June 22

Robert De Niro Unveils First Nobu Residences in Egypt as part of Nobu Hospitality’s Landmark Expansion in the Country in Partnership with SODIC

Nobu and Egyptian developer SODIC are bringing three hotel, residences, and restaurant destinations to Egypt spanning the North Coast, New Cairo, and West Cairo, with openings phased through 2027.

Nobu Hospitality
Nobu
Egypt
FHS SAUDI ARABIA TO TAKE THE STAGE IN RIYADH TOMORROW
Press Release
June 21

FHS Saudi Arabia to take the stage in Riyadh tomorrow

FHS Saudi Arabia 2026 opens in Riyadh on 22–24 June at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, with investors representing $4.99 trillion AUM attending the Kingdom's leading hospitality deal-making forum.

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The Bench
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Lighthouse
Bench Events
Opinion Article
June 18

Where Opportunity Meets Capital: The New Architecture of Hospitality in Riyadh

Industry partners preview investment themes ahead of FHS Saudi Arabia 2026, highlighting Riyadh's shift toward integrated leisure, MICE, and sustainability-led hospitality development.

Dory Mouawad
By Dory Mouawad, Director Operations Ewaa Hotels, The Bench
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
GAME ON: HOW GLOBAL SPORTS EVENTS RESHAPE CITIES, INVESTMENT & TOURISM
Press Release
June 18

GAME ON: HOW GLOBAL SPORTS EVENTS RESHAPE CITIES, INVESTMENT & TOURISM

Four hospitality executives outline how Saudi Arabia can convert mega-events like Riyadh Expo 2030 and FIFA 2034 into decades of tourism growth by prioritising legacy, infrastructure alignment, and mixed-use development over short-term RevPAR gains.

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The Bench
Saudi Arabia
FHS WORLD ANNOUNCES FIRST SPEAKERS FOR 2026 EDITION
Press Release
June 16

FHS WORLD ANNOUNCES FIRST SPEAKERS FOR 2026 EDITION

FHS World 2026, themed "Reinvest in our Future," runs 29 Sep to 1 Oct at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, with 30 speakers confirmed including executives from Kerzner, Marriott, Radisson, and Rotana.

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The Bench
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Bench Events
Opinion Article
June 5

Where Opportunity Meets Capital: Why Saudi Arabia's Hospitality Opportunity Is Broader Than Tourism Alone

Ahead of FHS Saudi Arabia 2026, this analysis argues the Kingdom's hospitality growth is driven by economic diversification, talent mobility, and domestic demand, not tourism alone.

Vincent Miccolis
By Vincent Miccolis, Managing Director Middle East, Africa and Türkiye, The Ascott Limited
Saudi Arabia
FHS Saudi Arabia 2025 Startup Den Winner
Press Release
June 2

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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The Bench
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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FHS Saudi Arabia pre-event feature: hospitality investment outlook
Press Release
May 20

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.

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The Bench
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tourism 2030: A Better, More Accessible Travel Experience for the Middle East
Opinion Article
May 19

Tourism 2030: A Better, More Accessible Travel Experience for the Middle East

Wyndham's 100-hotel Super 8 signing in Saudi Arabia exemplifies how mid-market and lifestyle brands are filling a supply gap as UAE and Saudi Tourism 2030 strategies shift from luxury-led to balanced growth.

Mohammed  Haj Hassan
By Mohammed Haj Hassan, Market Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, The Bench
United Arab Emirates
Lodging Econometrics
Press Release
May 18

Middle East Hotel Construction Pipeline Shows Positive Growth in Q1 2026; Reaches a Record High 717 Projects

The Middle East hotel construction pipeline hit a record 717 projects and 177,110 rooms in Q1 2026, up 13% YOY, with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and UAE leading by project count.

Lodging Econometrics
Lodging Econometrics
United Arab Emirates
Bench Events
Opinion Article
May 11

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.

Wytze van den Berg
By Wytze van den Berg, Vice President, International Operations, BWH Hotels EMEA, The Bench
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia announces packed programme for 2026 edition
Press Release
May 6

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.

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The Bench
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
IHG accelerates growth in Egypt with dual Holiday Inn signing and marks entry into the city of Aswan
Press Release
April 29

IHG accelerates growth in Egypt with dual Holiday Inn signing and marks entry into the city of Aswan

Two 200-key Holiday Inn properties will open in 2029 and 2030, adding to IHG's 10 existing Egypt hotels and 23-property pipeline.

IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG
Aswan, Egypt
Chedi Hospitality Partners with Rawasi Development to Explore a Landmark Expression of Mountain Living in Oman
Press Release
April 17

Chedi Hospitality Partners with Rawasi Development to Explore a Landmark Expression of Mountain Living in Oman

The partnership will explore a mixed-use mountain development at Jabal Bausher, featuring a hotel, private residences, and lifestyle components integrated across distinct elevation tiers.

General Hotel Management (GHM) Ltd
Chedi Hospitality
Oman
Bench Events
Opinion Article
April 16

Saudi Arabia’s next hospitality chapter will be defined by the breadth of its capital

Analysis explores how Saudi hospitality investment is evolving from development-focused momentum to a sophisticated market matching diverse capital types with varied opportunity segments.

Elie Milky
By Elie Milky, Chief Development Officer, Middle East, Northeast Africa, Greece & Cyprus, Radisson Hotel Group, The Bench
Saudi Arabia
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Shockwaves and Tailwinds: The Real Commercial Impact of Middle East Tensions

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Ongoing geopolitical tensions across the Middle East are having a real commercial impact on hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses worldwide. Uncertainty is now shaping how travellers make decisions — where they go, how far ahead they book, and how confident they feel about travel at all.Airspace restrictions and rising operating costs have dampened visitor demand in some regions, while destinations seen as safer alternatives — particularly in Southern Europe, Asia and the Americas — are picking up displaced demand, especially at the luxury and ultra-luxury end of the market, notoriously oblivious of geopolitical tensions.Investors and developers are also treading more carefully.

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