Hotel & Hospitality Expo, powered by The Hotel Show, takes place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre from September 10 to 12. With organisers rebranding The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia to the Hotel & Hospitality Expo to better reflect the current trends and landscape of the hospitality industry, the show will remain the leading event for all things related to the hospitality sector in the Kingdom.
“To better focus and grow our attention in the hotel and hospitality industry, The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia has undergone a rebrand,” said Elaine O’Connell, VP hospitality and design of dmg events, which organizes the Hotel & Hospitality Expo.
“We’ve modernized the event to reflect the latest trends in the industry, and we’re confident that this fresh approach will make it an even more engaging and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The rebrand also means that there is increased visibility and access to a highly engaged and relevant audience, which we believe will help our stakeholders and exhibitors grow their business and establish new partnerships.”
Co-located with INDEX Saudi Arabia and the Lighting Design & Technology Expo, the show connects manufacturers and suppliers in the hotel and hospitality industry with buyers in the Kingdom.
Hotel & Hospitality Expo topics:
Revealing the headlining themes in the hospitality industry this year was the show’s advisory board which brought together the Kingdom’s foremost hospitality experts to discuss current market dynamics and trends, identify the industry’s challenges and solutions, and map out the future of the hotel and hospitality landscape in the country. The findings revealed that sustainability, Saudi tourism, supply chain and logistics, developing funding and financing, cultivating skills and honing talent, and looking at how big brands can support and drive the local economy, are among the major trends in the hotel and hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia in 2023.
Leaders summit:
The findings will be used to shape the agenda of the Hospitality Leaders’ Summit, which will be held over three days at the Hotel & Hospitality Expo. The Summit will feature government and private sector experts from across the Middle East and Saudi Arabia who will explore the current hospitality industry and offer insight into the industry’s future through presentations, panel discussions, and keynote addresses.
According to real estate consultant Knight Frank, there are currently 129,000 hotel and serviced apartment rooms in Saudi Arabia but predictions over the next seven years sees the figure jump to 212,000 rooms.
“We’re seeing an increased demand in the hospitality sector in Saudi Arabia and it is creating immense opportunities for investment and global partnerships in key cities in the country,” added O’Connell. “At this year’s Expo, we want to highlight the opportunities available out there, look at solutions to any challenges, reveal what the future of the industry will look like and move the needle forward in the hospitality industry.”
Discover the revamped Hotel & Hospitality Expo:
Discover the revamped Hotel & Hospitality Expo, succeeding The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia, from September 10 to 12 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre. This rebranding reflects current industry trends. Co-located with INDEX Saudi Arabia and the Lighting Design & Technology Expo, the event connects industry players. The expo’s advisory board highlights 2023’s themes: sustainability, Saudi tourism, supply chain optimization, funding, skill development, and local economic growth through brand partnerships. The Hospitality Leaders’ Summit, a key feature, will delve into these themes. With projections of 212,000 hotel rooms in the next seven years, BM Events, a leading hospitality staffing agency, plays a vital role in maintaining service standards during growth, emphasizing the synergy between the expo and BM Events’ staffing solutions.
