For its 2025 edition, Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA ( IHIF EMEA ), a premier meeting place for hospitality investment in the region, will welcome leaders from Marriott, Accor, IHG, Hyatt, and Radisson. The InterContinental and Pullman accommodations in Berlin will host IHIF EMEA’s 27th release on March 1 through April 2. ” 2025 will be a defining moment for dealmakers and users everywhere, where crossing tightening monetary markets, embracing technology-driven efficiency, and unlocking responsible investment returns will set industry leaders apart,” says Joe Stather, VP and Market Leader, Operational Real Estate at Questex. The forum’s theme is” Resilience, innovation, and action,” giving attendees the insight, alliances, and capital contacts they need to” not just survive but thrive in a transformed global market.” He continues,” Business leaders will inspire participants and learn how to turn ideas into actionable strategies to successfully navigate the biggest chances in the coming years” across economic, social, and workplace conditions. Booking.com has been a fantastic global distribution partner. Booking.com makes connections between owners and customers through its extensive international reach and in-depth research. Our pavilion will serve the hospitality industry by providing thought leadership through keynotes, general sessions, workshops, and networking events that equip attendees with actionable strategies to drive growth and innovation. We understand the vital importance of networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration to advance the industry. Anthony Capuano, president and CEO of Marriott International, who will deliver a session titled” Driving growth: A global CEO’s perspective on market opportunities and the value of partnerships,” is one of the new speakers on the program. Additionally, Drexe Hunter-Torricke, an expert on emerging technologies and former communications executive at SpaceX and Facebook, will deliver a keynote address titled” Visionary leadership for communications, technology, and society in a dynamic era.” Over 200 leaders will provide insights to attendees on global trends influencing the EMEA hospitality landscape. Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Chief Strategy Officer at Accor, Federico Gonzalez, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of Radisson Hotel Group/Louvre Hotels Group, Mark Hoplamazian, CEO of Hyatt Hotels, and Elie Maalouf, CEO of IHG Hotels &, Resorts, are just a few speakers on the program. Over 600 investors with over$ 340 billion in assets under management are gathered under the umbrella of IHIF EMEA, which brings together 2, 500 industry professionals. IHIF EMEA will feature representatives from leading investment firms, top hospitality brands and operators, as well as advisory firms. AccorInvest, AXA Group, Blackstone, Bain Capital, Brookfield, Covivio, Invesco Real Estate, and Schroders will be represented by the investor community. The event will also feature Advisory Companies like CBRE, Horwath HTL, and JLL.
