Welcome to the inaugural Hotel Investment & Development Summit – the largest gathering of investors, developers, hotel operators, financiers, public authorities and professional service providers in Saudi Arabia, taking place on 11 June at the Le Meridien Jeddah.

With an average growth in tourist numbers of 6% year on year in the Kingdom, investors developers and global hotel operators are targeting the market with several major new developments, in order to capitalise on these soaring visitor numbers. As much of this growth is propelled by the Kingdom’s religious tourism, this growth shows no sign of abating, and creates a lucrative opportunity for the entire hospitality community.

The Hotel Investment & Development Summit will touch upon the different business models for luxury and budget hotels, strategies for attracting finance, asset management and how to maximize returns on hotel investments.

This unique gathering will feature lively discussions, high-level presentations and top-notch insights from leading hoteliers, government officials, developers and investors, to support the growth of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry and provide delegates with leading strategies for capitalising on this booming market.