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Future Hospitality Summit Podcast
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
Episodes
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 91: Muin Serhan, Chief Executive Officer, Amsa Hospitality
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Muin Serhan, CEO of Amsa Hospitality, joins Jonathan Worsley to explore how Amsa is reshaping Saudi Arabia's hospitality…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 90: Michael Acton Smith, Co-Founder, Calm
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Calm Co-Founder Michael Acton Smith opens up about his entrepreneurial journey—from tech burnout to building the world's…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 89: Amani, FHS AI Facilitator
In this special episode of the FHS Podcast, we meet Amani — a conversational AI designed to help the hospitality industry innovate, grow, and reimagine guest…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 88: Adeline Phua, Managing Lyf Partner, The Ascott Limited
In this episode of the FHS Podcast,Adelina Phua, Managing Lyf Partner, The Ascott Limited, unpacks the evolution of Lyf from a bold idea in 2016 to a growing…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 87: Jake Haupert, Chief Executive Officer, Transformational Travel Council
In this episode of the FHS podcast, host Jonathan Worsley speaks with Jake Haupert, a leading voice in regenerative tourism and co-founder of the…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 86: Fahad Mohammed Alobailan, Chief Executive Officer, BAAN Holding
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Marina Franolic sits down with Fahad Alubailan, Group CEO and Board Member of BAAN Holding Group, formerly known as Al…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 85: Johannes Torpe, Designer & Musician, Johannes Torpe Studios
Hospitality design is more than aesthetics—it's about crafting seamless, memorable experiences. In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Johannes Torpe explores how…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 84: Nikolina Angelkova, Former Minister Tourism, Bulgaria
In this episode of the FHS podcast, Jonathan Worsley speaks with Nikolina Angelkova, former Minister of Tourism of Bulgaria, about the power of strategic focus…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 83: Mounib Hammoud, Mega Project Consultant, AlNahla Group
In this episode of the FHS podcast, Marina Franolic speaks with Mounib Hammoud, Mega Project Consultant at Al Nahla Group, about the group's ambitious…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 82: James White, Co-Founder, March and White Design - MAWD
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, host Jay Green speaks with James White, Co-Founder of March & White Design (MAWD). James shares insights into MAWD's recent…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 81: Michael Grieve, Chief Brand Officer, Jumeirah
In this episode of the FHS podcast, Michael Grieve, Chief Brand Officer of Jumeirah, joins Daria Smith to discuss Jumeirah's ambitious global expansion plans…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 80: Eng. Sultan Alshehri, Chief of Investment, Aseer Development Authority
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Jonathan Worsley converses with Eng. Sultan Alshehri, Chief of Investment at Aseer Development Authority, to explore the…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 79: Duncan O'Rourke, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific - Premium, Midscale & Economy, Accor
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench, sits down with Duncan O'Rourke, CEO of Accor for the Middle East, Africa &…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 78: David Keen, CEO & Founder, QUO
Join Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench, as he sits down with David Keen, CEO & Founder of Quo, to explore the power of experiential branding in…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 77: Giuliano Gasparini, Head of Hospitality Asset Management, WASL / Dubai Real Estate Corporation
Giuliano Gasparini, Head of Hospitality Asset Management at WASL / Dubai Real Estate Corporation, talks about the evolving luxury hospitality market in this…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 76: Bani Haddad, Founder & Managing Director, Aleph Hospitality
In this episode, Jonathan Worsley sits down with Bani Haddad, Founder and Managing Director of Aleph Hospitality, to discuss the company's rapid growth as the…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 75: Judith Cartwright, Founder & Managing Director, Black Coral Consulting
In the latest episode of the FHS Podcast, Naureen, Founder of Inspiring Women in Hospitality, engages in a compelling conversation with Judith Cartwright…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 74: Wesam Okasha, Managing Director l Board Member Head of Global Development Asia, Greater China & EMEA Regions, TUI BLUE Hotels & Resorts
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Matthew Weihs sits down with Wesam Okasha, Managing Director of TUI BLUE Hotels & Resorts, to discuss the brand's global…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 73: Turab Saleem, Partner - Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure - MENA, Knight Frank
In this episode of the FHS podcast, Jonathan Worsley speaks with Turab Saleem, Partner and Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure at Knight Frank, about the…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 72: Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director, Twenty14 Holdings
Marina Franolic speaks with Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of Twenty14 Holdings, about the company's investment strategy and the evolving trends in…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 71: Elie Milky, Vice President Development ME, Cyprus, Greece & Pakistan, Radisson Hotel Group
In this FHS podcast episode, Jonathan Worsley sits down with Elie Milky, Vice President of Development for Radisson Hotel Group in the Middle East, Cyprus…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 70: Philip Barnes, Chief Executive Officer, Rotana
In this episode of the FHS Podcast Philip Barnes, CEO of Rotana shares insights into Rotana's growth strategy, focusing on regional expansion within the Middle…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 69: Pascal Armoudom, Partner, Kearney
In this episode of the FHS podcast, Pascal Armoudom, Partner at Kearney discusses the latest trends in global hospitality, including the rise of personalised…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 68: Tjalling van den Burger, Vice President Enterprise Sales, Adyen
In this episode, Tjalling van den Burger, VP of Enterprise Sales at Adyen, discusses the evolving landscape of payments technology in the hospitality industry…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 67: Marloes Knippenberg, Chief Executive Officer, Kerten Hospitality
In this episode, Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality, discusses the future of lifestyle hospitality and how Kerten is redefining guest experiences…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 66: Jeff Tisdall, Chief Business Officer, Accor One Living, Global Head of Mixed-Use
In this podcast episode, Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench, engages in a conversation with Jeff Tisdall, Chief Business Officer of Accor One Living…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 65: Aseem Kapoor, Chief Executive, ARK People Solutions
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Jay Green sits down with Aseem Kapoor, Chief Executive of ARK People Solutions, to discuss his journey in the hospitality…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 64: Shaikha Al Nowais, Corporate VP - Owner Relationship Management, Rotana
In this insightful session, Marina Franolic sits down with Shaikha Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President of Owner Relationship Management at Rotana Hotel…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 63: Hassan Ahdab, Chief Hospitality Operations Officer Taiba Investments
Join Jonathan Worsley, Chairman and CEO of The Bench, as he interviews Hassan Ahdab, Chief Hospitality Operations Officer at Taiba Investments. Hassan shares…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 62: Eezan Shahul Hameed, Chief Commercial Officer, Maldives Fund Management Corporation
Jonathan Worsley, Chairman and CEO of The Bench, interviews Eezan Shahul Hameed, Chief Commercial Officer of Maldives Fund Management Corporation. They discuss…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 61: Natalia Bayona, Executive Director, UN Tourism
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Jonathan Worsley, Chairman and CEO of The Bench, interviews Natalia Bayona, Executive Director of UN Tourism. They discuss…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 58: Guy Hutchinson, CEO of Hilton Middle East and Africa
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, host Jonathan Worsley sits down with Guy Hutchinson, CEO of Hilton Middle East and Africa, at the Mandarin Oriental Al…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 60: Ashish Tulsian, Co-founder & CEO, Restroworks
In this episode of the FHS podcast, Jennifer Pettinger-Haines, Advisor, The Bench, interviews Ashish Tulsian, Co-founder and CEO of Restroworks. Ashish shares…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 59: Heidi Grimwood, Vice President, ELE|NA Spa & Wellness
Join us on the 59th episode of the Future Hospitality Summit podcast as Jay Green sits down with Heidi Grimwood, VP of ELE|NA Spa, to explore her inspiring…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 57: Nicolas Nasra, Head of Hotel Advisory, Hospitality & Tourism MENA Region, Colliers
Join us on the latest FHS Podcast where Matthew Weihs, Commercial Director at The Bench, speaks with Nicolas Nasra, Head of Hotel Advisory, Hospitality &…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 56: Duncan O'Rourke, CEO Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific, Accor
Join Jonathan Worsley and Duncan O'Rourke on this enlightening FHS podcast episode as they explore Duncan's dynamic role as CEO of Middle East, Africa & Asia…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 55: Gautam Sashittal, CEO, King Abdullah Financial District Development & Management Company (KAFD DMC)
Join Jonathan Worsley and Gautam Sashittal on the FHS Podcast as they explore the dynamic evolution of the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). They…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 54: Serena Lim, Chief Growth Officer, The Ascott Limited
In this engaging podcast episode, Jonathan Worsley, Chairman, The Bench, talks with Serena Lim, Chief Growth Officer of The Ascott Limited, about their unique…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 53: Stefano Lopez, Tourism Projects Director, Baheej
In this enlightening episode of the FHS podcast, host Jana Bader speaks with Stefano Lopez, Tourism Projects Director, at Baheej, about their innovative role…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 52: Desdemona (Desi), Humanoid Robot, Lead Vocalist of the Desdemona Dream Band
In this engaging podcast episode from the Future Hospitality Summit, Ali Shahid, Marketing Director, The Bench, converses with Desdemona (Desi), a humanoid…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 51: Daniel Morgan, Partner, TGP International
Host Jennifer Pettinger-Haines chats with Daniel Morgan, Partner, TGP International, about the innovative Al Mamlaka food hall in Riyadh. They delve into the…
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Episode 50: Ada Renedo, Regional CEO, ME, Together Group; Martin Raymond and Christopher Sanderson, Co-Founders of The Future Laboratory
In this episode of the FHS podcast, host Jennifer Pettinger-Haines sits down with Ada Renedo of the Together Group and Christopher Sanderson and Martin Raymond…
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Episode 49: Hala Matar Choufany, President, Middle East, Africa & South Asia, HVS
Tune in for a dynamic conversation with Hala Matar Choufany, President of HVS Middle East and Africa led by Rosanna Chopra, Executive Director, Red Sea Global…
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Episode 48: Christoph Hoffmann, Founder, 25hours Hotels
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, host Louis Abboud, CDO & Deputy Head of Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Ennismore sits down with Christoph Hoffmann, Founder…
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Episode 47: Susie Ellis, Chair & CEO, Global Wellness Institute and Global Wellness Summit
In this insightful episode of the FHS Podcast, Jonathan Worsley sits down with Susie Ellis, Chair & CEO of the Global Wellness Institute. Susie discusses the…
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Episode 46: Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim, Chief Executive Officer, Millennium Hotels & Resorts & Lakhraim Group
In this engaging episode of the FHS Podcast, Jonathan Worsley, Chairman, The Bench, sits down with Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim, CEO of Millennium Hotels & Resorts &…
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Episode 45: Shaikha Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President - Owner Relationship Management, Rotana
In the latest episode of the FHS Podcast, we delve into building a diverse and stronger hospitality industry by empowering and facilitating more women to join…
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Episode 44: Henry Coutinho-Mason, Author & Speaker, The Future Normal; Co-founder, 3Space
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Ali Shahid, Marketing Director, The Bench, welcomes Henry Coutinho-Mason, Author and Speaker on "The Future Normal," to…
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Episode 43: Carlos Khneisser, Vice President Development Middle East & Africa, Hilton
In this captivating episode of the FHS Podcast, Jonathan Worsley, Chairman, The Bench converses with Carlos Khneisser, VP Development MEA, Hilton about…
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Episode 42: Tjalling van den Burger, VP Hospitality, Adyen
In this insightful episode of the FHS Podcast, Ali Shahid, Marketing Director, The Bench, talks with Tjalling van den Burger, VP Hospitality, Adyen about…
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Episode 41: An Exclusive Fireside Chat with His Excellency Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar | FHS 2023
In this enlightening session at the Future Hospitality Summit 2023, Stephen Sackur, Presenter, HARDTalk engages with HE Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar, Founder &…
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Episode 40: Glenn Mandziuk, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Glenn Mandziuk, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and Jonathan Worsley, Chairman, The Bench discuss net positive hospitality in our…
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Episode 39: William Heinecke, Founder & Chairman, Minor Hotels
In our latest podcast episode, William Heinecke, Founder & Chairman, Minor Hotels in conversation with Jennifer Pettinger-Haines from The Bench, discusses his…
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Episode 38: Fahad bin Mushayt, Chief Executive Officer, ASFAR
In the latest episode of the FHS Podcast, Dr. Fahad bin Mushayt, Chief Executive Officer, ASFAR, and Jana Bader, General Manager – Saudi Arabia, The Bench come…
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Episode 37: Elie Milky, Vice President Development, Radisson Hotel Group
Elie Milky, VP Development, Radisson Hotel Group, and Jennifer Pettinger-Haines, Managing Director – Middle East, The Bench come together for our latest…
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Episode 36: Sandeep Walia, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East, Marriott International
Our latest podcast with Sandeep Walia, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East, Marriott International, and Jonathan Worsley, CEO and Founder, The Bench…
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Episode 35: Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim, CEO, Lakhraim Group & Millennium Hotels MEA
Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim, Chief Executive Officer of Lakhraim Group & Millennium Hotels MEA, and Jennifer Pettinger-Haines, Managing Director of The Bench Middle…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 24: Dr. Ruth Puhr, Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
In this episode of the IDEEA podcast, the discussion delves into the intricate balance between maintaining the core structure of academic programs, such as…
Future Hospitality Summit PodcastEpisode 23: Dirk Bakker, Colliers
In this Episode of the IDEEA Podcast, Marina Franolic and Dirk Bakker touch upon a variety of topics. They start the discussion of the current state of the…
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Episode 34: Guy Hutchinson, President & CEO, Rotana
Tune in to listen to Jonathan Worsley, CEO and Founder, The Bench and Guy Hutchinson, President & CEO, Rotana dive into Rotana's inspiring journey from a…