Pitch Perfect

A showcase for the next generation of hospitality development - Apply before Friday 13 February

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What is Pitch Perfect?

Pitch Perfect shines a light on new hospitality development projects with the potential to shape the future of the sector. This Dragon’s Den-style format gives developers the chance to present their most exciting concepts to a panel of respected judges, it is fast paced and engaging, placing fresh thinking in front of an audience where real capital is in the room.

This session will be held Wednesday 25 March 2026 at IHIF EMEA on the Develop Stage which attracts investors, operators, advisors and brands who are actively looking for new opportunities and partnerships.

The winning project will be interviewed and featured by Hospitality Investor, the leading hospitality investment media platform read by more than 62,000 professionals across the sector, giving the winner standout visibility and credibility.

Application deadline 13 February 2026

Pitch perfect presentation at IHIF EMEA

Why taking part is worth it

Pitch Perfect gives developers a high-profile platform to showcase new projects, gain expert feedback and build credibility at the most influential hospitality investment forum in EMEA.
Standout visibility
Standout visibility
The winning project is interviewed and featured by Hospitality Investor, giving strong exposure across the global investment community and positioning your concept in front of people who follow the market.
A stage that gets you noticed
A stage that gets you noticed
IHIF EMEA brings together a large and senior audience. Presenting your project here raises awareness, sparks conversations and puts your concept in front of people who understand development potential.
Expert coaching
Expert coaching
Finalists receive personalised guidance from the judging panel to sharpen their narrative, strengthen their value proposition and present their concept with clarity and confidence.
Credibility and momentum
Credibility and momentum
Being selected as a finalist signals quality. It validates your concept with respected industry leaders and adds weight to your project as you move it forward.
Practical learning
Practical learning
You leave with a stronger pitch, clearer messaging and deeper insight into what resonates in today’s hospitality market.

How it works

Submit your project

Developers submit their new hospitality development projects for consideration. We review every application carefully to identify concepts with strong vision, commercial potential and a compelling investment story.

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Three finalists are selected

Our Operational Real Estate team shortlists three standout projects. These finalists are invited to take part in the live Pitch Perfect session at IHIF EMEA.

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Coaching with the judges

Finalists receive personalised coaching from members of the judging panel. This is a practical, behind-the-scenes opportunity to refine your narrative, strengthen your pitch structure and understand exactly what investors want to hear.

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Live pitch on stage

The three finalists will have 5 minutes to present their concepts in a Dragon’s Den-style session in front of the judges and a room full of investors, operators, advisors and brands who are actively looking for new opportunities.

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Winner selected live

The judges select one winning project based on clarity, vision, feasibility and investment appeal.

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Hospitality Investor interview and feature

The winning project is interviewed by Hospitality Investor and profiled in a dedicated article. This gives the winner top-tier visibility across the global investment community and long-lasting credibility in the market.

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Who should apply?

Pitch Perfect is open to developers with new or upcoming hospitality projects. It suits teams aiming to:

  • Introduce a distinctive concept or reposition an existing asset

  • Secure investment or strategic partnerships

  • Build visibility for a project before launching to market

  • Receive practical feedback from experienced industry leaders

If your project has clear vision, strong commercial thinking and real momentum, this is the place to showcase it.

 

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Judges at IHIF EMEA

Judging Panel

Roger Allen

Roger Allen

Group CEO

RLA Global

Anna Cohen

Anna Cohen

Investment Director

Extendam
Patrick Whyte

Patrick Whyte

Editor in Chief

Hospitality Investor