The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World, set for October 27–29, 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, is a premier gathering for the global hospitality, tourism, branded real estate and investment communities. Organised by The Bench, this years summit marks the events 20th anniversary.
FHS World 2025 is a dynamic platform for networking, deal making, and exploring investment opportunities.
Under the theme “Where Vision Leads, Investment Follows,” the 2025 summit will feature discussions across three stages, with workshop rooms and breakout areas addressing global economic trends, innovative business models, and evolving hospitality spaces.
In addition The Branded Residences Forum held adjacently with FHS World, is an exclusive one day forum that explores the thriving sector of Branded Residences.
Why FHS World 2025 Matters
Dubai’s strategic location, robust infrastructure, and forward thinking policies make it an ideal host for FHS World, drawing decision makers from around the globe, who are shaping the industry’s future.
FHS World connects investors, operators, and policymakers to help drive project funding and partnerships, while country pavilions showcase investment opportunities from around the world.
The summit drives innovation and collaboration, making it a critical platform for hospitality investment.
Diverse Speakers Driving Innovation
FHS World 2025 will feature a whole spectrum of influential speakers, representing the “who’s who” from hospitality, investment, branded residences, technology, wellness and media sectors.
The lineup includes CEOs and senior executives from global hotel groups, property developers, investment groups and brands, alongside branded real estate innovators, government ministers, and tech entrepreneurs.
Notable figures include His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, Nick Candy, Chief Executive Officer Candy Capital, Stefano Saporetti Director of Brand Diversification Aston Martin, to name but a few of the stellar list of panelists and speakers. View the speaker list here.
Moderators like Stephen Sackur, former HARDTalk presenter, will ensure dynamic discussions, addressing investment trends, technology integration, and innovative hospitality models.
INVESTORS LOUNGE AT FHS WORLD
The Investors Lounge at FHS World is an exclusive, invitation only networking zone tailored for investors, fostering high value connections and strategic discussions with global hospitality leaders, real estate developers, asset owners, and government decision-makers, driving over $1.7 billion in business opportunities last year alone.
This dedicated space offers a private setting for bespoke presentations, enabling investors to explore high impact investment opportunities.
The Branded Residences Forum
Running alongside the main summit the Branded Residences Forum offers an in-depth exploration of the growing sector where hospitality and luxury brands intersect with luxury residential real estate.
This one day event focuses on strategies for successful branded residence projects, covering investor benefits, legal structures, and innovative design. Sessions include marketing case studies, rental program structuring, and the role of architecture in creating standout developments.
The forum will host for the very first time The World Branded Residences Awards recognising excellence and outstanding achievement among brokerages and individual brokers operating in the global branded residences market.
What to Expect from the Summit
FHS World 2025 offers a robust agenda with keynote speeches, panel debates, and one-on-one interviews and discussions, across three stages Summit Stage, Future Stage, Centre Stage, along with various break out workshop rooms.
Building on its 2024 success the forum will connect attendees with key market trends, project opportunities and highlight investment prospects from diverse markets, and The Branded Residences Forum complements the main event’s broader focus.
Why Attend FHS World 2025
FHS World 2025 offers unmatched opportunities for professionals in hospitality, investment, and innovation to connect with global leaders, explore emerging markets, and gain valuable insight into industry trends.
Following the 2024 event’s record attendance and deal making success, FHS World 2025 is poised to be even bigger and better in 2025.
This summit is an essential platform for forging partnerships and seizing investment opportunities.
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