FHS Saudi Arabia Features Future Leadership Award At 2025 Summit

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 22 April 2025:  The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia will recognise and reward young talent shaping the country’s ever-growing tourism, hospitality and gastronomy sectors with the Future Leadership Award, debuting at the 2025 summit, taking place at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, 11-13 May.

In partnership with Sommet Education, the accolade celebrates the ambition and creativity among next generation leaders who demonstrate outstanding innovation and impact. Three winners will be awarded across digital innovation, sustainability and social advancement categories.  

Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of The Bench, organiser of FHS Saudi Arabia, said: “The FHS Future Leader Award aims to empower and support the next generation of hospitality leaders who drive meaningful change, inspire others and contribute to the country’s long-term growth and evolution. We are delighted to add the accolade to our growing award scheme, and look forward to unveiling the winners in Riyadh next month.”

Find out more and enter the award here. Applications are open until 24 April.

Candidates must be a Saudi resident aged 18-35, be currently working in or studying hospitality, tourism, gastronomy, or a related field, and have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and impact through initiatives such as entrepreneurial ventures, sustainability projects, business improvements, or industry leadership roles.

Winners will receive a complimentary ticket to attend FHS Saudi Arabia 2025, access to Sommet Education's alumni networks, internships, and job placement opportunities, and exclusive scholarship opportunities for Sommet Education’s portfolio of Master’s, Executive Master’s or part-time education at Glion Institute of Higher Education or Les Roches Global Hospitality in the UK, Switzerland, and Spain.

FHS Saudi Arabia also features the #FHSWomenPower Impact Leader Award, a first-of-its-kind initiative promoting diversity, empowering women in hospitality and recognising outstanding talent among females in KSA’s hospitality and tourism industry.

FHS Saudi Arabia is at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, 11-13 May 2025, with the overarching theme of “Where Vision Shapes Opportunity”. More than 1,400 delegates are expected to attend.  For full details and to register, visit https://www.futurehospitality.com/sa

About The Bench

The Bench has built a legacy as a global curator of opportunity, designing transformative forums and summits that empower the hospitality and travel industries to connect, innovate, and thrive. With over two decades of expertise, The Bench creates platforms that go beyond transactions to inspire collaboration and drive meaningful change.

 Each event brings together government leaders, tourism ministries, global travel associations, leading hospitality brands, hotel owners and investors, airlines, destination developers, and more. From flagship gatherings like FHS World (formerly AHIC) and FHS Saudi Arabia, to the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) and AviaDev, The Bench creates events where ideas spark, relationships deepen, and investments take flight.

The Bench thrives on fostering dynamic and forward-looking dialogues, uniting industry pioneers to address challenges, seize opportunities, and co-create the future. Each event is crafted to deliver more than just connections - it’s about transforming ideas into action and building a better tomorrow.

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About FHS Saudi Arabia

Dates:                           11-13 May 2025

Location:                       Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sponsors:         Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh and Al Khozama Investment as Host Sponsors; Ministry of Tourism as Strategic Enabler; Taiba Investments as Founding Partner; Al Rajhi Bank, Amsa Hospitality, Elaf Group, NEOM, Red Sea Global, Rua Al Madinah, Saudi Icon, The Ascott, and Tourism Development Fund (TDF) as Strategic Partners; Accor, BWH Hotels, ClubMed, Marriott International, Radisson Hotel Group, Rotana, and Sommet Education as Headline Sponsors; Aleph Hospitality, ARC-IDC, Ark People Solutions, AtkinsRealis, CBRE, Compass Project Consulting, Domus Managed Housing, ELE|NA, H World International, Horwath HTL, IHCL, JLL, JT+P, Knight Frank, Louvre Hotels Group, Minor Hotels, Quo, Story Hospitality, STR, The First Group, United Hospitality Management, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as Sponsors; Dusit International, Hospitality Chain Co, Hospitality Management Holding, Melia Hotels International, Neo Leap, Rove Hotels, Shaza Hotels, Sophos Hotels, Time Hotels, TV5Monde, Valor Hospitality Partners, and WhiteWater as Exhibitors.