2025 Theme: Own the Moment

Hospitality investment stands on the cusp of a new era of opportunity. 

 

With declining interest rates, increasing liquidity and strong fundamentals, hospitality is emerging as a particularly appealing asset class. This unique climate, driven by macroeconomic, societal, and technological shifts, presents a timely opportunity for investors focused on resilient, high-growth assets.

Featuring deep content, curated tracks, and innovative formats, IHIF EMEA 2025 empowers industry leaders to navigate a new business cycle amid complex geopolitical, demographic, and environmental challenges. Networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration are key: the enhanced event experience puts the onus on attendees to set the narrative and map the way forward.

Now is the time to prepare, capitalise on the new deal cycle, and reshape the future of hospitality investment.

Own the Moment.

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IHIF EMEA 2025 Programme at a glance

 

Monday, 31 March 2025: IDEATE

15:00 – 17:30   Vision Stage: Unpacking Megatrends

  • Navigating today’s business landscape
  • Economist keynote: The global trends shaping new opportunities
  • Strategies for a shifting world: Anticipating and managing geopolitical risk
  • Megatrends keynote interview: Visionary leadership in a dynamic era  
  • Financial leader one-to-one: Perspective on sustainable investment trends
  • Talk of titans: A Cross-industry perspective on owning the moment

18:30 Opening reception  

 

Tuesday, 1 April 2025: INVEST

09.00 – 11.30   Vision Stage: Shaping Deals

  • Evolution of real estate: What makes hospitality so attractive right now?
  • CEO Insights: Seizing growth opportunities in a new landscape
  • Data insights: Capitalise on market knowledge
  • Capital talks: Poised for the rebound
  • Driving growth: Global CEOs’ perspective on market opportunities and the value of partnerships

12.00-16.00      IHIF Stages

  • Alternative Living Stage : From flexible living to leisure experiences
  • Asset Management Stage : Enhancing longevity and profitability  
    Development Stage : Capturing trends to shape tomorrow
  • Investment and Finance Stage : Turning opportunities into deals 
     

16:30 – 18:00   Vision Stage: Powering Innovation

  • Ahead of the curve: Leverage travel trends to transform hospitality
  • Leadership ignited: Hospitality innovation to capture tomorrow’s opportunities
  • The floor is yours: An innovation leader answers your questions

18.00 Networking Reception

 

Wednesday, 2 April 2025: PERFORM

09:30 – 11:15   Exchange Hubs

  • Asset Management Hub
  • Development Hub
  • Destination Hub

11.30 – 13.30   Vision Stage: Driving Alpha

  • Taking inspiration from Gen Z: Young Leader Award                   
  • Value Unlocked: Real-world success stories in hospitality   
  • Hospitality performance question time: Owners, operators, and asset managers in the hot seat

Gamechanger interview: Own the moment 

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A look back at the IHIF EMEA 2024 Programme