Leaders from Marriott, Accor, IHG, Hyatt and Radisson to Unite to Shape the Future of the Hospitality Industry at Questex’s IHIF EMEA 2025

Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA), the premier meeting place for hospitality investment in EMEA, today announces leaders from Marriott, Accor, IHG, Hyatt and Radisson will unite to shape the future of the hospitality industry. IHIF EMEA’s 27th edition takes place 31 March - 2 April at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin. Register here.

2025 will be a defining moment for dealmakers and operators alike, where navigating tightening financial markets, embracing technology-driven efficiencies, and unlocking sustainable investment returns will separate market leaders from the rest. This year’s forum is about resilience, innovation, and action — providing the insights, partnerships, and capital connections attendees need to not just survive but thrive in a transformed global market. Attendees will gain inspiration from business leaders and learn how to turn ideas into actionable strategies in order to capitalise on the biggest opportunities and successfully navigate future business challenges across economic, social, and workforce environments. We are thrilled to welcome Booking.com as a Global Distribution Partner. Booking.com connects owners with consumers through its extensive international reach and leading insights. We understand the vital importance of networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration to drive the industry forward and their pavilion will be the perfect place for the hospitality ecosystem to connect. Joe Stather, VP/Market Leader, Operational Real Estate, Questex

IHIF EMEA serves the hospitality investment community by delivering unparalleled thought leadership through keynotes, general sessions, workshops and networking events that equips attendees with actionable strategies to drive growth and innovation. New speakers added to the programme include:

• Anthony Capuano, President and CEO, Marriott International will present the session “Driving growth: A global CEO’s perspective on market opportunities and the value of partnerships.”
• Dex Hunter-Torricke, Emerging Technologies Expert and Former Communications Executive at SpaceX & Facebook, will deliver the megatrends keynote “Visionary leadership for communications, technology, society in a dynamic era.”
• Jon Sopel, renowned British journalist, political presenter, podcaster and author will present the session “Strategies for a shifting world: Anticipating and managing geopolitical risk.”

Attendees will gain insights from over 200 leaders on global trends shaping the EMEA hospitality landscape. New speakers added to the programme include:

• Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Chief Strategy Officer, Accor
• Federico Gonzalez, President and CEO, Accor
• Samir Amichi, Head of Real Estate Acquisitions Europe, Blackstone
• Tugdual Millet, CEO, Covivio Hotels
• Mark Hoplamazian, CEO, Hyatt Hotels
• Elie Maalouf, CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts

View the conference programme here.

IHIF EMEA brings senior leaders from across the hospitality ecosystem togetherIHIF EMEA brings together 2,500 industry professionals, including 600+ investors managing over $340 billion in assets under management. Representatives from leading investment firms, top hospitality brands and operators and advisory companies are confirmed to attend IHIF EMEA.

The investor community will be attending including representation from AccorInvest, AXA Group, Blackstone, Bain Capital, Brookfield, Covivio, Invesco Real Estate and Schroders.

lus, advisory companies including CBRE, Horwath HTL and JLL will take part in the event.

Booking.com Bar & Networking Pavilion helps attendees connect with the right peopleIHIF EMEA is prioritising networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration. Booking.com is partnering with IHIF EMEA as a Global Distribution Partner to create the Booking.com Bar & Networking Pavilion, a dynamic space for both dedicated meetings and spontaneous networking opportunities. With a central bar and café located at the heart of the IHIF EMEA Pavilion, it’s a place where ideas flow, deals happen, and connections will be made.

Young Leader Award

The Young Leader Award, established by The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) and IHIF EMEA, celebrates young leaders in hospitality. The awards programme recognises outstanding young professionals (under 35) who are reshaping the hospitality industry through innovation, financial impact, leadership and positive social and environmental change. Click here to nominate a candidate. Applications will be accepted through 7 February. For more information about IHIF EMEA 2025 and to register, visit https://www.ihifemea.com.