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To equip you with essential insights and keep you ahead in the competitive landscape, we have carefully curated over 30 seminar sessions covering topics from Designing for Wellbeing to Sensory-centric Creation, How to Master AI to an interview with Kate Nicholls on the Hotel Business Stage and Innovation Stage.

Back by popular demand, the Social Business Space, designed by New Heritage Design, will host facilitated networking sessions and offer advice from esteemed industry associations. On the second day, prepare for a captivating Podcast takeover, delving into discussions spanning from recruitment strategies to tech investments.

Innovation Stage

In partnership with eviivo and designed by New Heritage Designinnovation stage

  1. Innovation Stage
    Join our VisitEngland representatives as they take you through the latest insights on Tourism in Britain and highlight investment and marketing plans for the coming year. Click here to submit your que ...
  2. Innovation Stage
    Understanding why your guests choose to book with you can sometimes be as puzzling as trying to predict the future! Let eviivo guide you in leveraging online strategies to attract more guests, foster ...
  3. Innovation Stage
    Step into the world of hospitality, leadership, and advocacy as we engage in a captivating discussion with the esteemed Kate Nicholls OBE. Join CEO of Fleet Street, Mark Stretton, as he quizzes Kate f ...
  4. Innovation Stage
    The hotel industry has been at the mercy of the dreaded online hotel review for some time, highlighting the importance of a solid first impression. In a dynamic discussion, moderated by Hotel Designs' ...
  5. Innovation Stage
    This panel discussion will explore cutting-edge video platforms and trends that can help boutique hotels and small hotel chains break through the clutter on social media, stand out from the competitio ...
  6. Innovation Stage
    In this panel session, hospitality and design experts will unravel the profound impact that sensory elements have on the guest experience. Engage in insightful conversations about creating environment ...
  7. Innovation Stage
    Recognising the passion of independently spirited hoteliers who drive our sector forward, the Independent Hotel Show Awards champion all that make independent hotels such amazing places to stay. Click ...
Hotel Business Stage

In partnership with HotelPartner and designed by Design Command

business stage

  1. Hotel Business Stage
    Join Jenny Southan, editor, founder and CEO of Globetrender (the UK's leading travel trend forecasting agency), to discover the trends shaping the future of independent hotels. Jenny’s presentation wi ...
  2. Hotel Business Stage
    Authenticity is core to being a strong hotel brand. In this panel conversation we'll explore key values, motivations and passions that have shaped stand-out companies and dive into the power of brand ...
  3. Hotel Business Stage
    The #IHSPowerHour is new to Independent Hotel Show this year and aims to bring you topline, impactful business take aways on four key areas within hospitality. Join Andy Banner-Price, Owner at the awa ...
  4. Hotel Business Stage
    The #IHSPowerHour is new to Independent Hotel Show this year and aims to bring you topline, impactful business take aways on four key areas within hospitality. Understand the basics to beginning your ...
  5. Hotel Business Stage
    The #IHSPowerHour is new to Independent Hotel Show this year and aims to bring you topline, impactful business take aways on four key areas within hospitality. Join Thea Bardot (they/she), the multi-a ...
  6. Hotel Business Stage
    The #IHSPowerHour is new to Independent Hotel Show this year and aims to bring you topline, impactful business take aways on four key areas within hospitality. Join Andrew Evers, Group Director of IT ...
  7. Hotel Business Stage
    In this dynamic discussion, industry experts and established hoteliers will unravel the possibilites that enable you to tap into specialised services, streamline operations, and elevate guest experien ...
  8. Hotel Business Stage
    AI dominates the headlines - and with ChatGPT reaching over 100 million users in less than a year, it's no wonder! But what does AI really mean for the hospitality industry? How is it used by hotels, ...
  9. Hotel Business Stage
    Join this panel as they dissect the advantages and considerations surrounding the outsourcing of hotel's food and beverage offerings. From culinary creativity and cost-effectiveness to operational eff ...
Social Business Space

Designed by New Heritage Design

new heritage design

  1. Social Business Space
    Could you be making more profit simply by selling the spaces around your hotel differently? The right technology could help you think differently and easily diversify your revenue streams. Join Mews o ...

    Sponsored by

    MEWS

  2. Social Business Space
    Come along to meet the Mews team for a drink and learn more about their offering!

    Sponsored by

    MEWS

  3. Social Business Space
    Join the conversation and find out how GMs of the Future are breaking boundaries and how we should be looking beyond the industry for inspiration. What lies ahead for 2024? What are the key challenges ...
  4. Social Business Space
    Join In4Hospitality as they host a short industry update where hospitality experts will discuss the challenges faced in today's industry and share their thoughts on how best to overcome obstacles and ...
  5. Social Business Space
    A Chartered Hospitality Body representing global hospitality would be enormously beneficial in attracting and retaining talent and developing the career professionals within the sector. The Institute ...
Innovation Stage

In partnership with eviivo and designed by New Heritage Designinnovation stage

  1. Innovation Stage
    As the world increasingly demands eco-conscious practices, hotels face the challenge of not only adopting environmentally friendly measures but also earning official recognition for their efforts. In ...
  2. Innovation Stage
    Smart hosts know their success is driven by a deep understanding of their businesses and, most crucially, their guests. How do these leading hosts ensure they operate with utmost efficiency, and what ...
  3. Innovation Stage
    Looking after the mental health and wellbeing of staff is at the top of most of hospitality business owners agendas at present, with good reason due to the lasting effects of coronavirus and ensuing l ...
  4. Innovation Stage
    Join this session to discover how influencers have become the modern-day storytellers, shaping perceptions, and driving customer decisions in the hospitality sector. Uncover the intricacies of craftin ...
  5. Innovation Stage
    '‘Greenwashing'- the act of making an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company's products are environmentally friendly or have a greater positive environmental impact t ...
  6. Innovation Stage
    Wellbeing is high on the agenda for today's hotel guests – find out how applying psychology to your design decisions has a huge impact on your guests behaviour and mood. From simple, inexpensive inter ...
Hotel Business Stage

In partnership with HotelPartner and designed by Design Command

business stage

  1. Hotel Business Stage
    Michal Rao, Senior Account Manager at STR will take you through the current state of affairs in hotel performance around the country. He will cover the performance of independent hotels compared to br ...
  2. Hotel Business Stage
    Join us for an enlightening journey into the realm of AI-driven efficiency in the world of hospitality! In this transformative panel, industry leaders, tech innovators, and forward-thinkers will conve ...
  3. Hotel Business Stage
    The #IHSPowerHour is new to Independent Hotel Show this year and aims to bring you topline, impactful business take aways on four key areas within hospitality. Join Andy Banner-Price, Owner at the awa ...
  4. Hotel Business Stage
    The #IHSPowerHour is new to Independent Hotel Show this year and aims to bring you topline, impactful business take aways on four key areas within hospitality. Understand the basics to beginning your ...
  5. Hotel Business Stage
    The #IHSPowerHour is new to Independent Hotel Show this year and aims to bring you topline, impactful business take aways on four key areas within hospitality. Join Thea Bardot (they/she), the multi-a ...
  6. Hotel Business Stage
    The #IHSPowerHour is new to Independent Hotel Show this year and aims to bring you topline, impactful business take aways on four key areas within hospitality. Join Andrew Evers, Group Director of IT ...
  7. Hotel Business Stage
    This panel will bring together seasoned industry experts, financial advisors, and hospitality professionals to shed light on the process of revitalising hotels through refinancing. Attendees will gain ...
  8. Hotel Business Stage
    Join top D&I representatives from across the travel and hospitality sector as they delve into the strategic advantages of creating a workplace that celebrates differences and embraces a wide range of ...
Social Business Space

Designed by New Heritage Design

new heritage design

  1. Social Business Space
    We will explore the challenges of creating the right customer experience in luxury hotels, whilst managing the challenges of operating costs and impact on the planet during the winter months. In this ...

    Sponsored by Stoov 

    Stoov logo

  2. Social Business Space
    How is the hotel sales model changing? Where can hotels maximise revenue and reduce costs? This session explores how to transition from third party Online Travel Agents (OTAs) to direct bookings and o ...
  3. Social Business Space
    Join the Travel Market Life podcast by Haynes MarComs for a practical discussion on how to find the right talent when you need it, building strong teams, and reducing pressure on staff to make a caree ...
  4. Social Business Space
    In this session Independent Hoteliers will learn how to properly leverage social media to attract their ideal customer without paid ads. Throughout the session you will learn how to turn followers and ...

    Sponsored by The Flow Agency

    The Flow Agency

  5. Social Business Space
    Make the most of your tech investment by discovering the right systems to help your hotel. This session will look at how to build a business case for senior management, getting staff buy-in, and break ...