FCSI MENA and Hospitality Services Partner to Strengthen Knowledge, Professional Excellence and Industry Development Across the Region
The Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) – MENA Region and Hospitality Services SAL have entered into a strategic partnership designed to foster knowledge exchange, promote professional excellence and support the continued growth of the hospitality and foodservice industries across the Middle East and North Africa.
By bringing together FCSI MENA’s network of independent consulting experts and Hospitality Services’ leading industry platforms, events and publications, the collaboration will create new opportunities for education, thought leadership and professional engagement throughout the region.
At a time when hospitality and foodservice sectors across the Middle East are undergoing significant growth and transformation, both organizations share a common objective: helping industry professionals and businesses access the expertise, insights and connections needed to navigate an evolving landscape.
Through this collaboration, FCSI members will contribute their knowledge and experience across Hospitality Services’ ecosystem, including HORECA exhibitions, industry forums, Hospitality News Middle East and other specialized platforms. Together, the two organizations will connect consultants, operators, investors, suppliers, educators and decision-makers through initiatives designed to advance hospitality and foodservice excellence.
“Hospitality has always been a people business, built on knowledge, expertise and relationships,” said Joumana Dammous Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services. “For more than three decades, our mission has been to create platforms that connect the industry and deliver valuable business opportunities. Partnering with FCSI MENA strengthens that mission by bringing independent expert perspectives closer to the professionals and businesses we serve.”
Richard Haddad, Founder and CEO of Aventra Hospitality, added: “FCSI members are trusted advisors who contribute to the success of hospitality and foodservice projects around the world. This partnership allows us to extend the reach of that expertise, support industry development and engage with a broader community of professionals across the region through some of its most influential platforms.”
About Hospitality Services
Founded in 1993, Hospitality Services is a leading event management and publishing company serving the hospitality, foodservice, tourism and lifestyle sectors across the Middle East. Its flagship HORECA exhibitions take place annually in Lebanon, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The company also organizes Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie in Dubai and Riyadh, and Whisky Live Beirut. Hospitality Services publishes Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler — key references for professionals across the hospitality, food, lifestyle and tourism sectors.
About FCSI MENA
The Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) is the world’s premier association promoting professionalism in foodservice and hospitality consulting. With over 1,300 members across 46 countries, FCSI members offer consulting services spanning concept development, feasibility studies, food safety, design, marketing, operations and training. Through its MENA Region chapter, FCSI supports professionals across the Middle East and North Africa in sharing knowledge, supporting peers and inspiring excellence across the sector.
