Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference

14-16 April 2020 | Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, U.A.E

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AHIC Founder Jonathan Worsley receives special recognition from UNWTO

In a surprise presentation on stage this morning at the 17th edition of the Arabian & African Hospitality Investment Conference (AHIC), Anita Mendiratta, special advisor to the Secretary General of the UNWTO, awarded AHIC founder Jonathan Worsley, chairman of Bench, with a letter of special recognition.

The letter from H.E. Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General of the UNWTO, thanked Worsley for stepping forward to keep the hospitality and tourism industry connected, informed, innovative and inspired from the outset of the pandemic. He was credited with visionary leadership and using technology to deliver numerous virtual and hybrid events, step-changing how the industry connects. Surprised and delighted to receive the recognition, Worsley dedicated it to the team at Bench that have worked tirelessly to ensure AHIC returned in 2021, live in person. Please find attached two photos from this special moment on stage this morning.

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