PwC Middle East at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) 2025

27–29 October 2025

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

It’s our great pleasure to once again participate in the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) as Knowledge Partners marking our second consecutive year supporting this leading global platform for the hospitality and tourism industry.

FHS brings together global and regional leaders to explore the innovations, investments, and ideas shaping the future of hospitality across the Middle East and beyond.

Moderator: Philippe Najjar, Destinations Consulting Partner, PwC Middle East
Time: 14:45 – 15:15 | Stage: Summit Stage
Speakers: Michael Grieve (Jumeirah), Stephan Schupbach (Chedi Hospitality), David Bonnet (Atlantis), Abhay Bakaya (Starwood Hotels)

Moderator: Jesko von den Steinen, Experience Consulting Innovation Lead, PwC Middle East
Time: 15:00 – 15:30 | Stage: Centre Stage
Speakers: Asif Alidina (Inntelo AI), Fouad Talaat (Booking.com), Piergiorgio Schirru (Blastness)

Moderator: Roland Hancock, Education & Skills Leader, Chief Sustainability Officer, PwC Middle East
Time: 10:50 – 11:30 | Stage: Future Stage
Speakers: Prof. Markus Venzin (EHL Group), Prof. Scott Richardson (Les Roches Abu Dhabi), Eddy Tannous (Rotana), Dimitris Manikis (Wyndham Hotels & Resorts)

Moderator: Nicolas Mayer, Global Tourism & Hospitality Industry Leader, PwC Middle East
Time: 11:50 – 12:25 | Stage: Summit Stage
Speakers: Serena Lim (Ascott), Jerome Briet (Marriott International), Suma Venkatesh (IHCL), Alex Lee (Jumeirah)

Moderator: Peter Daire, Senior Executive Advisor, PwC Middle East
Time: 16:00 – 16:30 | Stage: Future Stage
Speakers: Sam Dawson (GSIQ), Sophie Ryan (Dubai Racing), Mushtaq Al Waeli (PwC Middle East)

Moderator: Marco Rentsch, Tourism and Hospitality Leader, PwC Middle East
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 | Stage: Summit Stage
Speakers: Amir Ali Golbarg (Minor Hotel Group), Omar Faisal Issa (Taiba Investments), Julien Renaud-Perret (New Murabba), Benjamin Sinclair (Faena Group)

Workshops

From Challenge to Solution: Hospitality Workforce Sprint
Date: Tuesday, 28 October | Time: 11:30 – 13:00 | Location: Workshop (Murjaan)
Led by: Bertrand Audirn, Roland Hancock, Dr. Achim, Markus, Jeff, and Patrick

Resources:

How can the GCC turn its sports vision into year-round tourism?

Coming soon:

AI in Hospitality

FHS Event Highlights

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Jade Hopkins

Middle East Marketing & Communications Leader, PwC Middle East

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