Shaping a New Horizon for Global Tourism
Join us in Riyadh from 11-13 November 2025
Counting down to 11 Nov 2025

TOURISE 2025 SPEAKERS
Info about our amazing panel of speakers! Tourism and AI Leaders!

H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb
Minister of Tourism, Saudi Arabia & Chairman, TOURISE & Chairman, TOURISE Advisory Board

H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Governor, PIF & Chairman, Saudi Aramco

Dillip Rajakarier
CEO, Minor Hotels; Group CEO, Minor International

Gwendal Poullennec
Michelin Guide international Director

Patrick Chalhoub
Executive Chairman, Chaloub Group

Weiping Wu
Director, Urban Planning Columbia University

Sherif Fathi Attia
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Arab Republic of Egypt

Anita Mendiratta
CEO, Anita Mendiratta & Associates

Bev Maloney-Fischback
Founder & CEO, Wellness Media Company

Steve Hafner
Co-Founder & CEO, Kayak.com

Fettah Tamince
Founder & Chairman, Rixos

John Pagano
CEO, Red Sea

Abdullah Aldawood
Managing Director, Qiddiya

Ajit Mohan
Chief Business Officer, Snap

Richard Quest
International Business Correspondent & Anchor, Quest Means Business, CNN

Phil Rowley
Head of Futures, Omnicom Media Group UK

Mauricio Rodas
Former Mayor, Quito

Sarmad Zok
CEO, Kingdom Hotel Investment

Hawazen Nasseif
Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC)

Sandeep Walia
COO EMEA, Marriott International

Joeben Bevirt
Founder and CEO, Joby Aviation

Sharan Pasricha
CEO, Ennismore

Craig Everett
CEO, Holibob

Eduardo Santander
CEO, ETC

Dr. Fabien Fresnel
CEO, Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality
Awards
BEST ADVENTURE DESTINATION
Recognizes destinations that offer thrilling outdoor and adventure activities
VENUE LOCATION
King Abdulaziz International Conference Center