Hotel Leadership and F&B Forum 2024: Shaping the Future of Hospitality

The Hotel Leadership and F&B Forum in 2024 brought together hospitality industry leaders for an unforgettable gathering that left attendees with actionable ideas and valuable insights.

This exclusive event provided a unique opportunity to network with some of the most influential figures in the hospitality sector, offering a platform for thought-provoking discussions on leadership, strategy, and the future of the industry.

Professionals immersed themselves in a series of inspiring sessions that explored the key issues and opportunities facing tomorrow’s leaders. The forum celebrated excellence within the industry, highlighting the latest innovations and emerging trends that are set to shape the hospitality landscape in the years ahead.

Attendees left with a wealth of knowledge and connections, having been part of an event that not only championed the very best of hospitality but also provided a forward-thinking perspective on the strategies and trends to watch in the coming year.

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Hospitality Leadership and F&B Forum 2024 Speakers

Amit Nayak

VICE PRESIDENT

ASSET MANAGEMENT, HAMA MEA

Nadeem Zaman

CHIEF ADVISOR TO THE MINISTER

MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT, KSA

Panchali Mahendra

PRESIDENT

ATELIER HOUSE HOSPITALITY

Vijay Raghavan

DIRECTOR

ARENCO GROUP

Amir Golbarg

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

MINOR HOTELS

Khalid Anib

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

ABU DHABI NATIONAL HOTELS

Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

TETRA HOSPITALITY INVESTMENT AND MILLENNIUM HOTELS & RESORTS MEA

Theodor Kubak

MANAGING PARTNER

ARBIREO HOSPITALITY INVEST

Kelly Timmins

DIRECTOR, MAIN ANIMAL OPERATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY

ATLANTIS DUBAI

Iftikhar Hamdani

AREA GENERAL MANAGER

BAHI AJMAN PALACE HOTEL AND CORAL BEACH RESORT SHARJAH

Jitender Singh Anand

FOUNDER & CEO

LEVA HOTELS

Arman Singh Nirh

SENIOR MANAGER

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Tatiana Veller

MANAGING DIRECTOR

STIRLING HOSPITALITY ADVISORS

Paul Fanning

DIRECTOR OF ASSET MANAGEMENT

MIRAL GROUP

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3 Days of Ideas and Connections: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025

Looking back at our 2024 agenda, we united global leaders to tackle the future of hospitality. Building on those insights and connections, we’re eager to explore the trends and innovations shaping 2025.

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