Abu Dhabi Hospitality Summit Convenes Industry Leaders to Discuss Sustainability, Technology and Investment

The Future Hospitality Summit in Abu Dhabi will convene over 1,000 industry leaders to discuss investment opportunities and technology adoption in hospitality.
The event will feature 150+ speakers across panels, interviews, roundtables and pitches on topics like ESG, geopolitics, AI and digital transformation.
Fostering entrepreneurship and startups is a focus, with 11 finalists pitching at the FHS Startup Den.
Sustainability is a major theme given 2023 is the UAE's Year of Sustainability and with COP28 in Dubai. Initiatives like the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge will be featured.
The event will showcase Yas Island's offerings for hospitality and leisure, with networking activities across the island's attractions.

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Hospitality Leaders Convene in Abu Dhabi to Address Sustainability and Emissions Reductions

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Posted 9/24/2023, 9:57:23 AM

Abu Dhabi Hospitality Summit Convenes Industry Leaders to Discuss Sustainability, Technology and Investment

The Future Hospitality Summit in Abu Dhabi will convene over 1,000 industry leaders to discuss investment opportunities and technology adoption in hospitality.
The event will feature 150+ speakers across panels, interviews, roundtables and pitches on topics like ESG, geopolitics, AI and digital transformation.
Fostering entrepreneurship and startups is a focus, with 11 finalists pitching at the FHS Startup Den.
Sustainability is a major theme given 2023 is the UAE's Year of Sustainability and with COP28 in Dubai. Initiatives like the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge will be featured.
The event will showcase Yas Island's offerings for hospitality and leisure, with networking activities across the island's attractions.

arabnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/24/2023

UAE Launches Ambitious Initiative to Double GDP by Supporting 100 Startups Annually

9/24/2023

UAE Hospitality Summit to Address Talent Shortage, Workforce Development

9/24/2023

Hospitality Leaders Convene in Abu Dhabi to Address Sustainability and Emissions Reductions