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Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Hospitality Innovation Summit - Saudi Arabia & UAE 2026

A regional summit uniting hospitality leaders to explore innovation, smart hotels, investment trends, and future-ready tourism strategies.
Date and Time
April 8 - April 9
Location
InterContinental Dubai Festival City by IHG
Dubai Festival City Dubai
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About This Event

Hospitality Innovation Summit – Saudi Arabia & UAE 2026 is a regional platform dedicated to exploring the future of hotels, tourism infrastructure, and smart hospitality technologies. Bringing together hotel operators, real estate developers, tourism authorities, investors, and technology solution providers, the summit focuses on innovation-driven growth across the GCC. With Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading ambitious tourism expansion strategies, the event addresses smart hotel systems, sustainable operations, digital transformation, and next-generation guest experiences.


Key Highlights

  • Strategic discussions on hospitality investment trends across Saudi Arabia and the UAE

  • Expert panels on smart hotel technologies, automation, AI integration, and digital guest journeys

  • Insights into sustainable tourism, green hotel operations, and ESG-driven development

  • High-level networking connecting hotel developers, operators, investors, and technology providers

Who Should Attend?

  • Hotel owners and hospitality group executives

  • Real estate developers and tourism project leaders

  • Investment firms and hospitality-focused private equity funds

  • Smart technology and hospitality solution providers

  • Tourism authority representatives and policymakers

  • Sustainability and ESG leaders within hospitality operations

Main Event Features

  • Hospitality Leadership Panels
    Senior industry leaders discuss investment pipelines, giga-project developments, hotel expansion strategies, and regulatory updates across the GCC.

  • Innovation & Technology Sessions
    Sessions highlight AI-driven hotel management, smart room technology, automation, digital booking systems, and operational efficiency tools.

  • Investment & Development Networking
    Structured networking connecting hospitality developers, operators, and capital partners looking to collaborate on regional projects.

Frequently asked questions
The summit focuses on hospitality investment, smart hotel innovation, tourism infrastructure development, and sustainable growth strategies across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The summit will take place on 8–9 April 2026 at InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
This summit provides direct access to decision-makers shaping hotel development strategies, technology adoption, and sustainable growth models. Attendees gain strategic insights, regional investment perspectives, and high-value connections within one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality markets.
Business professional attire is recommended due to the executive-level audience and investment-focused environment.
Topics include smart hotel systems, AI in hospitality, ESG compliance, tourism investment pipelines, and guest experience transformation.
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