In a powerful demonstration of industry unity during turbulent times, The Bench recently hosted a special Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) luncheon at XU restaurant, hosted by RIKAS Hospitality Group.
The closed-door exclusive gathering, attended by 50+ C-level hospitality industry executives from across the UAE, served as a platform for leaders to connect, share perspectives, and reinforce the community’s shared vision for the future of tourism in the Middle East.

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has successfully concluded its first-ever Recovery & Leadership Cruise event aboard Crystal Serenity by Crystal Cruises, making history with a landmark gathering of global Travel & Tourism leaders during transit through the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most strategically important trading corridors. Former Presidents, Ministers, CEOs, investors and international policymakers gathered at a defining moment for the sector.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its latest global report (1),“Accelerating Travel & Tourism Recovery – Global Evidence from Four Decades of Crises,” during its landmark Leadership Cruise event in Egypt, sending a powerful message to governments, investors, and travellers worldwide: tourism always recovers.