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Episode 92: Dr․Fabien Fresnel, Chief Executive Officer, The Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality

Published: 21 April 2025

In this episode of the FHS podcast, Dr. Fabien Fresnel, CEO of the Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality, joins Jonathan Worsley to discuss Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to train 1 to 2 million young Saudis for the tourism and hospitality sectors over the next 10–15 years. Dr. Fresnel explains the urgent need for a "people strategy" to match the Kingdom's rapid development goals, how the school plans to scale up with innovation and technology, and why localized, multi-dimensional education will be critical. He also shares insights on bridging academia and industry, empowering female participation, embedding ESG culture in hospitality education, and creating an ecosystem of training centers across the Kingdom by 2030.