The Bench
Jonathan Worsley is a prominent figure in the hospitality and events industry, serving as Chairman & CEO of Bench since January 2001 and co-founding several major international conferences such as the Future Hospitality Summit and the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum. Worsley is currently on the Board of Trustees for the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, the Board of Directors for FreshOnTable DWC LLC and HotelHelp, and an advisory board member for ENVI Lodges and inHovate Solutions Ltd. Previously a Non-Executive Board Member for the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and a Board Director at STR, Worsley also co-founded The Bench and held a Director position at CBRE. Worsley holds a BA from Western University and has a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation in the hospitality sector.
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The Bench
For over 25 years, The Bench has built a legacy of hosting influential business forums and conferences across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Spearheading the company is Chairman, Jonathan Worsley, one of the founders of the highly successful International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin. The Bench organises a series of prestigious conferences, including the Future Hospitality Summit: Saudi Arabia, the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF), AviaDev Africa and Future Hospitality Summit: World. With a commitment to addressing the latest trends and challenges in hospitality, our events facilitate impactful discussions and foster valuable connections among industry leaders. Our ongoing focus on sustainability and innovation positions us as a key player in shaping the future of hospitality and aviation investment worldwide.