Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: The Tourism Development Fund (TDF), Saudi Arabia’s national enabler of the tourism sector, announced its participation as an enabling partner in the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, taking place in Riyadh from 11 to 13 May 2025.

The summit will bring together global decision-makers, investors, and entrepreneurs to explore high-impact opportunities in the hospitality sector, promote knowledge exchange, and empower startups and tourism-focused entrepreneurs, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Qusai Al-Fakhri, TDF CEO, emphasized that the Fund’s role goes beyond financing, aiming to build meaningful connections between opportunities and local talent. “Our participation in the summit is designed to accelerate this connectivity and broaden the positive impact across the Kingdom through unique projects that enrich the tourist experience and support sustainable economic growth,” he said.

The summit will feature over 100 speakers, 280 investors, and 90 sponsors and partners from around the world.

At its exhibition booth, TDF will showcase both direct and indirect financial solutions, including the Tourism Enablement Programs, as well as non-financial services through its TDF Grow center, which supports startups and SMEs, empowers local talent, and accelerates the growth of impactful tourism projects across Saudi regions.

TDF will also join a key panel discussion on boosting hotel investments amid a rapidly evolving tourism landscape, focusing on new opportunities and the Fund’s long-term vision to build market confidence while balancing quality with strong investment returns.