IHIF EMEA Intro

Own the Moment

With declining interest rates, strong fundamentals, and increasing liquidity, hospitality stands out as a resilient, high-growth asset class for investors. IHIF EMEA 2025 offers a unique platform to navigate the evolving business landscape with its curated tracks, innovative formats, and deep content. By prioritising networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, the event empowers attendees to drive forward momentum amid global challenges.

Now is the time to seize the moment, prepare for the new deal cycle, and shape the future of hospitality investment.

Own the Moment.

Your next big opportunity is just one meeting away.

Where conversations turn into capital.

Power Hour

Power Hour

Our AI-powered matching system connects you with ideal networking partners based on your goals. This smart session facilitates meaningful conversations instantly. Limited spots available.

Evening Reception

Evening Reception

Co-hosted by HR Group. Join us for a relaxing evening in the Pullman Ballroom. Network over drinks and bites while enjoying HR Group's exceptional hospitality, as you forge new connections..

Bar & Networking Pavilion

Bar & Networking Pavilion

Visit our expanded NEW Booking.com Bar & Networking Pavilion, offering a relaxed space to grab a coffee by day or a drink by night while connecting with industry peers.

Welcome Reception

Welcome Reception

Connect with industry leaders at the week's opening networking event. The Welcome Reception provides the ideal setting to forge connections and discuss the future of hospitality investment.

Investor Reception

Investor Reception

INVESTORS ONLY - Meet investors at an exclusive reception to explore opportunities and discuss strategies over drinks. Network with decision-makers and gain capital trends insights in a relaxed atmosphere.

Investor Lounge

Investor Lounge

INVESTOR ONLY - Access this exclusive networking space throughout the event, where investors can hold private conversations, engage in strategic discussions, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.

Breakfast Roundtables

Breakfast Roundtables

Join IHIF EMEA for an intimate breakfast discussion. Share insights with peers in an interactive setting without formal panels - just meaningful conversations.

Capital Meets

Capital Meets

Exclusive networking connects key decision-makers in focused meetings, with single company representation to ensure meaningful discussions between investors, operators, lenders, and emerging leaders.

Forge your own IHIF experience

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For Investors

Find deals and invest with confidence.

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For Limited Partners

Deploy capital. Drive returns.

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For Under 30s

Future leaders. This is your launchpad.

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And more! Tailor your IHIF EMEA experience

Operators, developers, lenders, and advisors—something for you.

IHIF EMEA Personas

Connecting the hospitality industry

2,500+
Delegates
500+
C-Suite Executive, VPs, and Directors
600+
Global Investors
200+
Expert speakers

Visionary speakers cover

macroeconomic, societal, and technological shifts that present opportunities for the right strategies

Vision

Economy, Geopolitics, Megatrends, CEO perspectives

Alternative Concepts

Hybrid hospitality, Branded residential, Serviced apartments, Alternative living

Asset Management

Investor perspectives, Data-driven decisions, Challenges and results

Destination

Greece, Portugal

Development

Visionary developments, Adaptive reuse, Luxury, 10-minute case studies

Investment and Finance

International trends, US investment, What’s next, Leasing appeal, Lessons from recent deals

Featured sessions

Strategies for a shifting world: Anticipating and managing geopolitical risk 

Speaker: Jon Sopel

Talk of titans: A candid cross-industry perspective on owning the moment 

Speakers from: Accor and WTTC

Megatrends keynote : Visionary leadership for communications, technology, society in a dynamic era 

Speaker: Dex Hunter-Torricke

Colliers Capital talks: Poised for the rebound 

Speakers from: EMEA Hotels, L+R Hotels, Leonardo Hotels, CDL and Covivio Hotels

Development at its best: 10-minute case studies 

Speakers from: BWH Hotels, Goco Hospitality, Studio Puisto Architects and Marriott International

Hospitality performance question time: Owners, operators, and asset managers in the hot seat 

Speakers from: Valor UK & Europe, HR Group, Accor and Radisson Hotel Group

Our testimonials

"It's ​really ​very ​important, ​if ​not ​the ​most ​important, ​conference ​of ​the ​year."

Adela Cristea

Vice President Business Development 
UK & Ireland
Radisson Hotel Group

"I ​think, ​as ​always, ​it's ​connecting ​with ​investors, ​operators, ​all ​our ​colleagues ​and ​people ​we ​know ​across ​the ​industry"

Carine Bonnejean

Managing Director - Hotels 
Christie & Co
 

"It's ​really ​a ​great ​event ​where ​the ​whole ​industry ​comes ​together."

David Kellett

Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investments, Europe 
Invesco Real Estate

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