A Hospitality & Tourism Ecosystem in 30+ countries
Together, we create the workforce of tomorrow.
Together, we create the workforce of tomorrow.
Together, we create the workforce of tomorrow.
Connecting talent, education, industry and government to develop human capital and create opportunity across hospitality & tourism.
Connecting talent, education, industry and government to develop human capital and create opportunity across hospitality & tourism.
Connecting talent, education, industry and government to develop human capital and create opportunity across hospitality & tourism.
THE OPPORTUNITY WE EXIST TO UNLOCK
Unlocking the potential of the next generation.
Unlocking the potential of the next generation.
Hospitality & tourism can create opportunity for millions of people around the world. But that potential requires a connected ecosystem — aligning education with industry needs, giving young people access to opportunity, enabling entrepreneurship, empowering women and creating pathways from education to employment, business ownership and leadership.
Hospitality & tourism can create opportunity for millions of people around the world. But that potential requires a connected ecosystem — aligning education with industry needs, giving young people access to opportunity, enabling entrepreneurship, empowering women and creating pathways from education to employment, business ownership and leadership.
Hospitality & tourism can create opportunity for millions of people around the world. But that potential requires a connected ecosystem — aligning education with industry needs, giving young people access to opportunity, enabling entrepreneurship, empowering women and creating pathways from education to employment, business ownership and leadership.
From learning to employment. From talent to entrepreneurship. From opportunity to leadership.
From learning to employment. From talent to entrepreneurship. From opportunity to leadership.
01
Align education with industry
Develop the skills and talent the future sector actually needs.
Develop the skills and talent the future sector actually needs.
02
Create access to opportunity
Connect young people — with a deliberate focus on women and underserved talent — to learning, networks, internships, employment and leadership opportunities.
Connect young people — with a deliberate focus on women and underserved talent — to learning, networks, internships, employment and leadership opportunities.
03
Turn talent into enterprise
Enable future founders to build businesses that create jobs, innovation and economic growth.
Enable future founders to build businesses that create jobs, innovation and economic growth.
04
Connect the ecosystem
Bring government, industry and education together around a shared workforce and human-capital agenda.
Bring government, industry and education together around a shared workforce and human-capital agenda.
Who it's for
Four stakeholders. One shared ambition.
Four stakeholders. One shared ambition.
Building a stronger hospitality & tourism sector by creating opportunity, developing talent and connecting the ecosystem.
Building a stronger hospitality & tourism sector by creating opportunity, developing talent and connecting the ecosystem.
Building a stronger hospitality & tourism sector by creating opportunity, developing talent and connecting the ecosystem.
The platform in numbers.
The platform in numbers.
Traction Across MEA & UK&I
30+
30+
Countries across three regions
100+
100+
Partner schools & institutions
4,500+
4,500+
Young professionals engaged annually
750+
750+
Jobs & internships created annually
Six initiatives | one ecosystem
One platform. Multiple pathways to impact.
One platform. Multiple pathways to impact.
Each initiative addresses a different part of the hospitality & tourism talent journey — aligning education, developing skills, creating opportunity, enabling entrepreneurship and building the leaders of tomorrow. Together, they create one connected ecosystem.
Each initiative addresses a different part of the hospitality & tourism talent journey — aligning education, developing skills, creating opportunity, enabling entrepreneurship and building the leaders of tomorrow. Together, they create one connected ecosystem.
Each initiative addresses a different part of the hospitality & tourism talent journey — aligning education, developing skills, creating opportunity, enabling entrepreneurship and building the leaders of tomorrow. Together, they create one connected ecosystem.
Developing future leaders by connecting emerging talent with real industry challenges, employers and opportunities.
Developing future leaders by connecting emerging talent with real industry challenges, employers and opportunities.
Developing future leaders by connecting emerging talent with real industry challenges, employers and opportunities.
Elevating vocational talent, craftsmanship and cultural heritage while creating pathways to recognition and opportunity.
Elevating vocational talent, craftsmanship and cultural heritage while creating pathways to recognition and opportunity.
Elevating vocational talent, craftsmanship and cultural heritage while creating pathways to recognition and opportunity.
Turning entrepreneurial potential into businesses, jobs and economic growth through mentorship, networks and access to opportunity.
Turning entrepreneurial potential into businesses, jobs and economic growth through mentorship, networks and access to opportunity.
Turning entrepreneurial potential into businesses, jobs and economic growth through mentorship, networks and access to opportunity.
A global network of education leaders connecting education with industry to help shape the skills and talent hospitality & tourism needs.
A global network of education leaders connecting education with industry to help shape the skills and talent hospitality & tourism needs.
A global network of education leaders connecting education with industry to help shape the skills and talent hospitality & tourism needs.
Turning participation into a lifelong network — connecting talent to mentorship, opportunities, continued development and each other throughout their careers.
Turning participation into a lifelong network — connecting talent to mentorship, opportunities, continued development and each other throughout their careers.
Turning participation into a lifelong network — connecting talent to mentorship, opportunities, continued development and each other throughout their careers.
Making relevant learning and development accessible to talent at every stage of their journey, building the skills needed to grow and thrive.
Making relevant learning and development accessible to talent at every stage of their journey, building the skills needed to grow and thrive.
Making relevant learning and development accessible to talent at every stage of their journey, building the skills needed to grow and thrive.
The platform film | 1:30min
See the platform in motion.
See the platform in motion.
A ninety-second journey across the editions, the countries, and the people the platform brings together — from finals-night energy to the partnerships built backstage.
A ninety-second journey across the editions, the countries, and the people the platform brings together — from finals-night energy to the partnerships built backstage.
A ninety-second journey across the editions, the countries, and the people the platform brings together — from finals-night energy to the partnerships built backstage.
30+ countries featured
30+ countries featured
FLC Finals footage
FLC Finals footage
EN Subtitles
EN Subtitles
1:39
1:39
1:39
Proof beyond the numbers
What it looks like when the ecosystem works.
What it looks like when the ecosystem works.
Three short examples of the same pattern: someone was seen, something was signed, and the connection outlasted the event.
Three short examples of the same pattern: someone was seen, something was signed, and the connection outlasted the event.
Three short examples of the same pattern: someone was seen, something was signed, and the connection outlasted the event.
Dubai
Industry
“The world is a lot smaller now. People are travelling more, building careers abroad and working in diverse teams.”
Developing talent across regions reflects the reality of today's hospitality and tourism industry.
Developing talent across regions reflects the reality of today's hospitality and tourism industry.
Mark – Industry Partner
Mark – Industry Partner
Hospitality Professional
Hospitality Professional
South Africa
Industry
“The biggest gap is in communication and understanding each others needs.”
Employers need to understand young people's ambitions, personalise their development and regularly explore new opportunities with them.
Employers need to understand young people's ambitions, personalise their development and regularly explore new opportunities with them.
Hannie – Industry partner
Hannie – Industry partner
L&D Africa and Indian Ocean, Hilton Hotels
L&D Africa and Indian Ocean, Hilton Hotels
Dubai
Industry
“We've created something that captures student's interest and helps them grow.”
We have to remain relevant, enhance how we lead and sharpen how we connect. We are still a business of people looking after people.
We have to remain relevant, enhance how we lead and sharpen how we connect. We are still a business of people looking after people.
Jonathan – Industry Partner
Jonathan – Industry Partner
SVP Operations, Middle East, Africa & Türkiye, Accor
SVP Operations, Middle East, Africa & Türkiye, Accor
Dubai
Talent
“I walked in as a second-year student and walked out with a manager who knew my name.”
Presented to a judging panel of operators, was offered an internship the same week.
Presented to a judging panel of operators, was offered an internship the same week.
Student to department lead
Student to department lead
National edition finalist, now an alumni mentor
National edition finalist, now an alumni mentor
South Africa
Industry
“We stopped sponsoring events and started building our pipeline.”
An operator wrote a brief around its own retention problem, judged the final, and hired a finalist.
An operator wrote a brief around its own retention problem, judged the final, and hired a finalist.
Craig – Industry partner
Craig – Industry partner
Featured in the platform movie
Featured in the platform movie
Egypt
Education
“The brief told us more about industry than a year of surveys.”
Two institutions took the winning brief straight into their third-year syllabus, and now co-design modules with the employers who set it.
Two institutions took the winning brief straight into their third-year syllabus, and now co-design modules with the employers who set it.
School Directors Alliance member
School Directors Alliance member
Curriculum aligned with employer demand
Curriculum aligned with employer demand
The lifelong talent journey
Every stage of growth, one connected pathway.
Every stage of growth, one connected pathway.
From first discovery to giving back as a mentor, the platform stays with people at every stage – building capability, access and impact along the way.
From first discovery to giving back as a mentor, the platform stays with people at every stage – building capability, access and impact along the way.
From first discovery to giving back as a mentor, the platform stays with people at every stage – building capability, access and impact along the way.
01
Discover Potential
02
Learn & Develop
03
Gain Experience
04
Demonstrate Capability
05
Build Networks & Mentorships
05
Build Networks & Mentorships
06
Access Opportunity
07
Build a Career
08
Create & Build Businesses
09
Lead & Create Impact
10
Mentor & Give Back
Every step builds your future – every future strengthens the world.
Every step builds your future – every future strengthens the world.
Every step builds your future – every future strengthens the world.
Prefer to watch?
The platform, explained in 60 seconds.
The platform, explained in 60 seconds.
Short on time? Arya, our intern, breaks down how the whole platform fits together in a reel – the same story, made for your feed.
Short on time? Arya, our intern, breaks down how the whole platform fits together in a reel – the same story, made for your feed.
Short on time? Arya, our intern, breaks down how the whole platform fits together in a reel – the same story, made for your feed.
How it’s built: the six initiatives and how they connect.
Who it’s for: students, schools, industry, and government.
How to get involved: partnering, joining, or hosting an edition.
The national talent ecosystem
One ecosystem, uniting every stakeholder.
One ecosystem, uniting every stakeholder.
Government, education, industry, entrepreneurs, communities and future talent – connected around a shared goal: developing people and creating opportunity.
Government, education, industry, entrepreneurs, communities and future talent – connected around a shared goal: developing people and creating opportunity.
Government, education, industry, entrepreneurs, communities and future talent – connected around a shared goal: developing people and creating opportunity.
Future Leaders Platform
Government
Sets vision policy and investment priorities.
Education
Develops skills, knowledge and future-ready learners.
Industry & Employers
Defines needs, creates jobs and invests in people.
Entrepreneurs
Innovate, build businesses and create new value.
Communities
Ensure inclusion, equity and local opportunity.
Future Talent
Learn, grow, contribute and lead the future.
Technology as the infrastructure layer
The digital infrastructure behind the ecosystem.
The digital infrastructure behind the ecosystem.
One connected platform bringing talent, education, industry and government together — enabling learning, opportunity, entrepreneurship and lifelong development while building the workforce intelligence needed to shape the future of hospitality & tourism.
One connected platform bringing talent, education, industry and government together — enabling learning, opportunity, entrepreneurship and lifelong development while building the workforce intelligence needed to shape the future of hospitality & tourism.
One connected platform bringing talent, education, industry and government together — enabling learning, opportunity, entrepreneurship and lifelong development while building the workforce intelligence needed to shape the future of hospitality & tourism.
STAKEHOLDERS
STAKEHOLDERS
STAKEHOLDERS
Governments
Governments
Educational Institutions
Educational Institutions
Employers
Employers
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs
Future Talent
Future Talent
Strategic Partners
Strategic Partners
Digital Talent &
Opportunity
Platform
Digital Talent &
Opportunity
Platform
CAPABILITIES
CAPABILITIES
Learning & Development
Learning & Development
Opportunity Marketplace
Opportunity Marketplace
Talent Passport
Talent Passport
Entrepreneurship & Business Support
Entrepreneurship & Business Support
Workforce Intelligence
Workforce Intelligence
Mentorship & Networks
Mentorship & Networks
Secure
Secure
Secure
Trusted
Trusted
Trusted
Ethical AI
Ethical AI
Ethical AI
Data Privacy
Data Privacy
Data Privacy
Impact & reach
Active across three regions – and growing.
Active across three regions – and growing.
From the Middle East & Africa to Southeast Asia and the UK & Ireland, the platform is on the ground where the talent is. Next: the US and EU.
From the Middle East & Africa to Southeast Asia and the UK & Ireland, the platform is on the ground where the talent is. Next: the US and EU.
From the Middle East & Africa to Southeast Asia and the UK & Ireland, the platform is on the ground where the talent is. Next: the US and EU.
Middle East & Africa
Middle East & Africa
Active
Active
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Active
Active
UK & Ireland
UK & Ireland
Active
Active
United States
United States
2026-2027
2026-2027
European Union
European Union
2026-2027
2026-2027
The global gathering
Where the ecosystem comes together.
Where the ecosystem comes together.
The Global Gathering brings the Future Leaders Platform ecosystem together — connecting future talent, entrepreneurs, educators, industry leaders and governments from across our markets to share ideas, showcase talent, create opportunity and shape the future of hospitality & tourism.
The Global Gathering brings the Future Leaders Platform ecosystem together — connecting future talent, entrepreneurs, educators, industry leaders and governments from across our markets to share ideas, showcase talent, create opportunity and shape the future of hospitality & tourism.
The Global Gathering brings the Future Leaders Platform ecosystem together — connecting future talent, entrepreneurs, educators, industry leaders and governments from across our markets to share ideas, showcase talent, create opportunity and shape the future of hospitality & tourism.
Future Talent
Outstanding emerging talent connecting across borders with industry, opportunity and each other.
Outstanding emerging talent connecting across borders with industry, opportunity and each other.
Education Leaders
Educators exchanging insight and strengthening the connection between education and the future needs of industry.
Educators exchanging insight and strengthening the connection between education and the future needs of industry.
Founders & Entrepreneurs
Emerging businesses gaining access to mentorship, networks, partners and opportunities to grow.
Emerging businesses gaining access to mentorship, networks, partners and opportunities to grow.
Industry Leaders
Employers meeting future talent, sharing workforce priorities and helping shape the sector’s future.
Employers meeting future talent, sharing workforce priorities and helping shape the sector’s future.
Government & Tourism Leaders
Connecting workforce ambitions with education, industry, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity.
Connecting workforce ambitions with education, industry, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity.
Alumni & Mentors
Future leaders returning to share experience, mentor the next generation and strengthen the ecosystem.
Future leaders returning to share experience, mentor the next generation and strengthen the ecosystem.
Every initiative meets. Every country reports. The ecosystem sets its own agenda.
Every initiative meets. Every country reports. The ecosystem sets its own agenda.
Trusted by leaders across global hospitality & tourism
Advisory Board
Guided by industry, education & policy.
Guided by industry, education & policy.
Our MEA Advisory Board:
Our MEA Advisory Board:
Our MEA Advisory Board:
Every country has its own Strategic Board.
Every country has its own Strategic Board.
Hubert Ummels
Hubert Ummels
Owner & Founder GameChangers & Future Leaders Platform
Owner & Founder GameChangers & Future Leaders Platform
Amir Goldbarg
Amir Goldbarg
Chief Operating Officer Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa
Chief Operating Officer Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa
Khalid Al Awar
Khalid Al Awar
Director Business Stakeholders and Government Relations Dubai Economy and Tourism
Director Business Stakeholders and Government Relations Dubai Economy and Tourism
Mark Kirby
Mark Kirby
Hospitality Professional
Hospitality Professional
Judi Nwokedi
Judi Nwokedi
Chair Gauteng Tourism Authority South Africa
Chair Gauteng Tourism Authority South Africa
Jonathan Sheard
Jonathan Sheard
SVP Operations Middle East, Africa and Türkyie Accor
SVP Operations Middle East, Africa and Türkyie Accor
Eddy Tannous
Eddy Tannous
COO Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
COO Rotana Hotel Management Corporation
Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar
Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar
Executive VIce President at Dubai World Trade Center
Executive VIce President at Dubai World Trade Center
Colin Abercrombie
Colin Abercrombie
Strategy Director
Strategy Director
Nuno Filipe Ribeiro
Nuno Filipe Ribeiro
Executive Director Commercial Affairs & Investments Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation
Executive Director Commercial Affairs & Investments Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation
Tim Cordon
Tim Cordon
Chief Operating Officer Middle East & Africa & APAC Radisson Hotels
Chief Operating Officer Middle East & Africa & APAC Radisson Hotels
Swipe left →
Every country has its own Strategic Board.
Partnership
Three ways to build with us.
Three ways to build with us.
Three ways to build with us.
Partnership is an invitation to help build something lasting, not a sponsorship tier. Choose the level that matches where you want to make a difference.
Partnership is an invitation to help build something lasting, not a sponsorship tier. Choose the level that matches where you want to make a difference.
Partnership is an invitation to help build something lasting, not a sponsorship tier. Choose the level that matches where you want to make a difference.
One Focus
Initiative Partnership
Back the part of the journey you care most about, from discovery through to lifelong learning.
Named partner of one initiative
Access to its participants and alumni
Content and thought-leadership platform
Recruitment access within that stream
One Focus
Initiative Partnership
Back the part of the journey you care most about, from discovery through to lifelong learning.
Named partner of one initiative
Access to its participants and alumni
Content and thought-leadership platform
Recruitment access within that stream
One Focus
Initiative Partnership
Back the part of the journey you care most about, from discovery through to lifelong learning.
Named partner of one initiative
Access to its participants and alumni
Content and thought-leadership platform
Recruitment access within that stream
One Market
National Partnership
Anchor the ecosystem in a single country, alongside its government, schools and employers.
Lead partner in your chosen market
Seat on the national strategic board
Brief authorship and judging
Local talent pipeline access
National edition activation
One Market
National Partnership
Anchor the ecosystem in a single country, alongside its government, schools and employers.
Lead partner in your chosen market
Seat on the national strategic board
Brief authorship and judging
Local talent pipeline access
National edition activation
Whole Ecosystem
Global Partnership
Build with the platform across every initiative, every region and the Global Gathering.
Presence across all six initiatives
Seat on the global advisory board
Priority access to talent pipeline
Co-created workforce projects
Delegation at the Global Gathering
Whole Ecosystem
Global Partnership
Build with the platform across every initiative, every region and the Global Gathering.
Presence across all six initiatives
Seat on the global advisory board
Priority access to talent pipeline
Co-created workforce projects
Delegation at the Global Gathering
Partnership Request
Tell us where you want to make a difference.
Tell us where you want to make a difference.
There is no rate card to download. Tell us the markets, the talent need and the level you are considering, and we will come back with a scoped proposal built around it.
There is no rate card to download. Tell us the markets, the talent need and the level you are considering, and we will come back with a scoped proposal built around it.
There is no rate card to download. Tell us the markets, the talent need and the level you are considering, and we will come back with a scoped proposal built around it.
Every partnership is shaped with the national strategic board in the relevant market, so what you receive reflects the ecosystem you are actually joining.
Every partnership is shaped with the national strategic board in the relevant market, so what you receive reflects the ecosystem you are actually joining.
Every partnership is shaped with the national strategic board in the relevant market, so what you receive reflects the ecosystem you are actually joining.
Growth Roadmap
Where the platform goes next.
Where the platform goes next.
Now
Platform launch
The umbrella platform goes live, uniting all six initiatives under one digital home.
Next
Sustainable impact
Intensifying and quantifying the platform impact and sustainable partnership structure in MEA and SEA.
Then
FLP Academy
The lifelong-learning platform launches, extending the journey well beyond the challenge years.
Beyond
Full digital ecosystem
The alumni network matures into a connected, always-on community spanning every region.
