Dur highlights Saudi tourism and hotel sectors' job creating potential
DUBAI, September 24, 2022
Saudi-based Dur Hospitality highlighted, at a recent industry event in Dubai, the strategic role being played by the kingdom’s tourism and hotel industry and its massive potential as one of the catalysts of economic diversification that is essential for providing jobs for young Saudi men and women.
Dur Hospitality was the platinum sponsor at the three-day Future of Hospitality Summit (FHS) held under the theme 'Lead the Change' which concluded on September 21.
Co-organized by the Bench and MEED, FHS brought leading hospitality industry giants from across the globe to discuss the hospitality outlook in the region.
The prestigious event brought together decision-makers and tourism and hospitality top players, as well as government leaders, hotel investors, owners, and developers, in addition to industry experts in the tourism and hospitality sector.
CEO Sultan Bader Al Otaibi said: "The summit is a unique platform and an effective communication channel among regional and global hospitality leaders and investors. Being a platinum sponsor, it is an exclusive opportunity for Dur Hospitality to overview the latest developments and exchange expertise to keep pace with the much-anticipated growth of the business and family tourism markets in Saudi Arabia."
Speaking during one of the panel discussions, President of Hotels Operations, Hassan Al Ahdab, shared Dur Hospitality’s success story in operating its properties and facilities based on best global practices, embedding a scalable and flexible efficient financial management system supported by world-class technologies to meet the customers’ needs.
He pointed out that the Covid-19 pandemic had been a turning point for hospitality leaders to operate more agilely to keep pace with the industry transformations.
Dur Hospitality is currently implementing its expansion strategy to grow its hotels and resorts network and cement its position as a leading Saudi hospitality company to serve an expanding tourism and hospitality market, he added.-TradeArabia News Service
