Powering deals, strategy and growth across EMEA’s hospitality market

IHIF EMEA brings together the most influential investors, owners, developers, brands, operators, lenders and advisors shaping the global hospitality landscape. For more than 25 years, it has been the definitive meeting place for decision-makers driving capital, deals and innovation across the EMEA region. 

Every year in Berlin, 2,500 leaders and 700+ investors with $581bn in assets under management gather to analyse market shifts, test strategies and unlock opportunity. IHIF EMEA delivers the insights and access that help businesses adapt to change, secure partnerships and capitalise on hospitality’s growing strength as an institutional-grade asset class. 

Through purpose-driven networking, expert-led discussions and targeted sessions across investment, development, asset management and leadership, IHIF EMEA creates the environment where business moves forward and long-term value takes shape. 

Main stage IHIF EMEA
See the level of access, insight and opportunity that defined IHIF EMEA 2025.

6 reasons to attend

Build connections through insight
Build connections through insight
You’ll have real conversations that spark ideas and connect you with people you wouldn’t normally meet. Sessions like the AI-powered Power Hour match you with peers who share your goals to build partners.
Secure deals
Secure deals
Connect with 700+ leading investors, holding $581bn in AUM, and high-potential projects to unlock new capital and fuel growth.
Gain unique perspectives from bold leaders
Gain unique perspectives from bold leaders
No other event matches the breadth and depth of insights offered, featuring world-class speakers who provide critical data and intelligence essential for staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Actionable strategies you can use
Actionable strategies you can use
By uniting the right experts, the conference delivers practical insight and clear strategies so you can identify key opportunities and navigate economic, social and workforce challenges with confidence.
Meet key decision-makers
Meet key decision-makers
Be part of 2,500 leaders, including 500+ senior decision-makers. Connect on the show floor or at evening receptions to build relationships that unlock deal flow and make your time onsite count.
Maximise your ROI
Maximise your ROI
Every conversation and session at IHIF EMEA is built to deliver real value. You’ll leave with concrete outcomes, sharper insight, and connections that make attending well worth the investment.

The power of IHIF EMEA

2,500+
Delegates
700+
Global Investors
$581bn
AUM
500+
C-Suite Executive, VPs, and Directors
190+
Expert speakers

Who attends

Business Function Breakdown

Business Function Breakdown

 

29% Investor (incl. owner / operator and developers)

 

27% Advisory

 

23% Hotel Brand / Company

 

13% Other

 

5% Design, Building and Construction

 

3% Operator (excl. owner / operators)

Investor breakdown

Investor Breakdown

 

34% Private equity

 

33% Owner/Operator

 

20% Developer

 

5% REIT

 

3% Pension Fund

 

3% HNWI

 

2% Sovereign Wealth

Our testimonials

Aethos

"IHIF EMEA is probably one of the best places you can foster new relationships."

Lily Wecker

CEO 
Aethos

Addleshaw Goddard

"If you work in the hospitality sector, you have to be here. All the key players are present."

José Antonio Calleja

Partner 
Addleshaw Goddard

Accor

"It's always good to keep your finger on the pulse. I left with a lot of ideas I want to incorporate in my business."

Gilda Perez-Alvarado

CEO, Orient Express 
Group Chief Strategy Officer, Accor