Hospitality and Tourism Workforce Connect

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Who Are We?

About

Hospitality and Tourism Workforce Connect is a high-level B2B event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, designed to connect leading international hospitality and tourism workforce providers with Saudi hotels, resorts, tourism companies, entertainment destinations, and hospitality service operators. This exclusive platform focuses on essential hospitality and tourism roles—including hotel operations staff, chefs, food and beverage professionals, front-office teams, tour operators, and hospitality managers—offering a direct, compliant, and efficient channel for building long-term recruitment partnerships. Through structured one-on-one B2B meetings, targeted networking, and industry knowledge exchange, the event streamlines workforce sourcing, strengthens recruitment pipelines, and ensures quality, reliability, and sustainability in hospitality and tourism workforce recruitment.

Mission

To connect Saudi hospitality and tourism organizations with trusted international recruitment agencies, enabling efficient, ethical, and high-quality workforce sourcing.

Vision

To become Saudi Arabia’s leading B2B platform for building global partnerships in hospitality and tourism recruitment, accelerating hiring timelines and enhancing service excellence.

Goal

The Challenge & The Solution Saudi hospitality and tourism organizations often face workforce shortages, inconsistent recruitment standards, and difficulties verifying the credibility and compliance of international recruitment agencies. Hospitality and Tourism Workforce Connect addresses these challenges by bringing vetted and licensed international recruitment agencies together with Saudi hospitality and tourism companies in one strategic B2B environment. Through direct matchmaking and structured B2B meetings, the event reduces recruitment timelines, minimizes operational risks, and establishes reliable, long-term workforce pipelines tailored to sector-specific needs.

Everything you need to build strategic B2B partnerships in hospitality workforce

Food & Beverage Service Staff

Front Desk & Reception Staff

Chefs & Kitchen Professionals

Housekeeping & Hotel Operations Teams

Baristas & Coffee Specialists

Tour Guides & Guest Experience Staff

Objectives

Attract

Attract leading international hospitality and tourism recruitment agencies and industry experts to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore emerging trends in the global hospitality and tourism workforce market.

Develop

Develop strategic partnerships, agreements, and initiatives that strengthen international recruitment networks and ensure a consistent supply of qualified hospitality and tourism professionals for Saudi organizations.

Involve

Involve HR leaders, operations managers, recruitment specialists, and decision- makers to address sector-specific workforce challenges, drive innovation, and improve recruitment efficiency.

Exchange

Exchange proven recruitment strategies, operational models, and international best practices to enhance the quality, compliance, and sustainability of hospitality and tourism workforce recruitment.

Why attend

Collaborative Programs

Build B2B partnerships with Saudi hospitality and tourism organizations to develop training initiatives and long-term workforce development programs.

Expertise Sharing

Gain insights into best practices in hospitality and tourism recruitment, workforce training, and ethical hiring standards.

Industry Intelligence

Access market insights on workforce trends, regulations, and compliance requirements within the hospitality and tourism sector.

Meet Decision-Makers

Engage directly with owners, executives, HR directors, and senior recruitment leaders in a focused B2B setting.

Stay Competitive

Stay informed about labor regulations, Saudization requirements, and market developments impacting hospitality and tourism recruitment.

Maximize ROI

Secure high-value B2B connections that can lead to long- term contracts and sustainable workforce solutions.

Programme

Programme Highlights

Experience a structured B2B programme featuring keynote sessions, panel discussions, and expert-led workshops focused on hospitality and tourism workforce recruitment and development. Gain practical insights into labor regulations, recruitment strategies, operational excellence, and ethical hiring practices while establishing partnerships that drive measurable business outcomes.

Networking Opportunities

Hosted at Sheraton Riyadh Hotel & Towers, located in Riyadh’s prime business district, Toys and Games Global Connect 2026 provides the ideal setting for high- level B2B engagements. With modern meeting facilities, premium services, and a professional environment, the venue ensures a seamless experience for global suppliers and Saudi buyers conducting serious commercial discussions. Its central location reinforces the prestige and commercial importance of this specialized industry event.

Our Speakers

Industry leaders and experts from the global hospitality and tourism recruitment sector will share practical insights on workforce sourcing, talent management, training, and recruitment strategies. Through focused talks and real-world case studies, speakers will highlight key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of hospitality and tourism workforce development.

Daniel Russell

Global Hospitality & Tourism Workforce Lead

Maria Murray

Senior Consultant – International Recruitment Strategy

Ahmed Ftah

Specialist – Hospitality & Tourism Workforce Development

Sponsors and Partners

Venue

Strategically located in Riyadh’s business district, Sheraton Riyadh Hotel & Towers offers an ideal venue for hosting Hospitality and Tourism Workforce Connect 2026. With professional meeting facilities, premium amenities, and exceptional service standards, the venue provides a productive environment for high-level B2B interactions. Its central location ensures easy access for Saudi hospitality and tourism companies and international recruitment agencies, while its prestige reflects the importance of this industry-focused event.