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Future Hospitality Summit Podcast

Future Hospitality Investment Summit
Dubai
Branded Residences
Saudi Arabia
Hospitality
China
New York City
Middle East
United Arab Emirates
Radisson Hotel Group
Vision 2030
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Douglas Elliman
Rotana
Michael Cirino
Qatar
Rotana Hotels and Resorts
Global Hotel Alliance
Dubai World Trade Centre
Artificial Intelligence
Rotana Hotel Management

Welcome to the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) podcast series. FHS is the world's most influential annual gathering of hotel owners, investors, hotel brands, restaurant leaders, airlines & aviation authorities, destination developers, asset managers, financial groups, consultants and government representatives. For more information, visit futurehospitality.com

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In this episode, we speak with Jalil Mekouar, Chief Executive Officer, Elaf Group, about what makes Saudi Arabia's hospitality opportunity unlike any other market in the world today. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience across hospitality, rea... more

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In this episode, Muin Sehran, CEO of Amsa Hospitality, shares how the company is helping shape the next chapter of Saudi Arabia's hospitality sector, from building brands that reflect the Kingdom's identity to responding to the growing demand for aut... more

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In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Elie Milky, Vice President of Development Middle East, Cyprus, Greece & Pakistan at Radisson Hotel Group, shares why Saudi Arabia remains one of the most resilient and compelling hospitality markets in the region. ... more

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In this episode of the FHS podcast, Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Officer, Rotana Hotels, shares Rotana's expansion strategy in the Kingdom. From expansion into secondary cities to bringing the world to Saudi Arabia with events like the Expo and the ... more

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Fouad Awan
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Episode: Episode 139: Designing the Hotels of the Future with Fouad Awan
David Chen
Chairman and CEO of Fields of Gold Asset Management Company
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Episode: Episode 137: Bridging Capital Markets: China and the Future of Global Hospitality REITs
Ronald Philip
Vice President of Investment and Corporate Development
Dubai World Trade Centre
Episode: Episode 136:The Hospitality Opportunity in Mixed-Use MICE Districts
Wael Al-Sharif
Area General Manager, Torch Hospitality Group
Torch Hospitality Group
Episode: Episode 135: Repositioning Qatar: Strategy, Scale and Smart Hospitality
David Thompson
Senior Vice President of Development
First Group Hospitality
Episode: Episode 140: From Momentum to Maturity: Saudi Arabia's Next Hospitality Chapter
Michael Cirino
Founder and Chief Creative Officer of House of Attention
House of Attention
Episode: Episode 138: The Attention Economy of Hospitality with Michael Cirino
Elie Milky
Chief Development Officer for the Middle East, Northeast Africa, Cyprus and Greece at Radisson Hotel Group
Radisson Hotel Group
Episode: Episode 133: Across Borders: Radisson's Development Strategy
Philip Barnes
CEO of Rotana
Rotana
Episode: Episode 129: Rotana Unpacked: Leadership, Investment Trends, and the Future of Hospitality
Osama Al Qadiri
Knight Frank Middle East Africa advisory lead
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Episode: FHS Podcast Episode: 128: Inside MEA Hospitality: Knight Frank on Strategy, Valuation & Capital Markets

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Episode 120: Randy Durband, Chief Executive Officer, GSTC
Q: Could you explain what GSTC does and how its standards are applied in hospitality and travel?
GSTC provides global standards and guidance for sustainable practices, plus a framework for verification and accreditation to ensure consistent, measurable adoption across hotels, tour operators, and public agencies. The aim is to move beyond mere certification to a holistic, start-to-finish system that includes training, measurement, and reporting.
Episode 122: Architecting Vision: How Design Shapes the Future of Hospitality Investment
Q: Well, let's start from the beginning. Tell us a little bit about your journey.
Arjan Pit discusses his path from Delft, through Europe and Asia, to leading UNS operations in the Middle East and Africa, highlighting how international exposure and living in diverse cultures shaped his approach to architecture and hospitality projects.
Episode 129: Rotana Unpacked: Leadership, Investment Trends, and the Future of Hospitality
Q: What inspired you to join the hospitality industry and pursue leadership in hotels?
Barnes describes a family background and early hands-on work in hospitality, which cultivated a passion for service and leadership from a young age, culminating in a long, varied career across major brands, and eventually Rotana, where he emphasizes people, culture, and guest experience as keys to success.
Episode 125: Vision, Growth, and Independent Hospitality: The Aleph Story
Q: How has the market evolved in terms of franchising and management contracts?
Franchising has become mainstream; roughly 60% of pipelines are franchised, and brands now often approach Aleph with opportunities to manage or co-manage while giving up brand ownership, which improves profitability and simplifies exit strategies for investors.
Episode 125: Vision, Growth, and Independent Hospitality: The Aleph Story
Q: What gap did you see in the market when you started Aleph Hospitality?
The gap was a lack of professionally set up independent hotel operators in the region, which meant owners and investors needed a trusted partner who could operate brands with flexibility and maintain profitability without being tied to a one-size-fits-all model.

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The series consistently centers on strategy, investment, and development in hospitality across the Middle East and global hubs, with a strong emphasis on how mega and giga projects, branding, and technology shape guest experiences and owner relationships. Episodes frequently feature hotel operators, developers, and investment professionals discussing market maturation, capital flows, and innovative concepts like branded residences, mixed-use districts, and experience-driven design. A notable throughline is how regional mega-events and Vision 2030-type initiatives influence planning, talent, and partnerships, often tying in lessons from leadership, education, and governance. This collection is likely to appeal to hotel owners, investors, dev... more

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3. Ronald Philip
4. Wael Al-Sharif
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6. Michael Cirino
7. Elie Milky
8. Philip Barnes

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