Azhar Alghamdi

Head of Hospitality Development & Stakeholder Engagement

Azhar Alghamdi is Head of Hospitality Development & Stakeholder Engagement at AINA Hospitality, a European hospitality investment and management company specialising in high-end boutique and heritage-led projects. Within AINA she focuses on hospitality development and stakeholder engagement in Saudi Arabia, identifying opportunities and working with property owners, investors and public-sector entities to support the company's growth in the Kingdom. She is particularly interested in how culture, heritage and sense of place shape visitor experiences and strengthen destination identity. She holds a master's degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Hospitality from Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland.