IHS | 5 - 6 October 2026

The business event for luxury & boutique hotels

The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers returns on 5-6 October 2026 bringing together the luxury and boutique hotel community for two days of curated inspiration, meaningful networking, and innovative solutions. As part of the prestigious IH portfolio, it’s the go-to event for independent hoteliers looking to elevate their business.

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The business event for luxury & boutique hotels

The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers returns on 5-6 October 2026, bringing together the luxury and boutique hotel community for two days of curated inspiration, meaningful networking, and innovative solutions. As part of the prestigious IH portfolio, it’s the go-to event for independent hoteliers looking to elevate their business.

NEWSLETTER SIGN UP (opens in a new tab)
The business event for luxury & boutique hotels

The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers returns on 5-6 October 2026, bringing together the luxury and boutique hotel community for two days of curated inspiration, meaningful networking, and innovative solutions. As part of the prestigious IH portfolio, it’s the go-to event for independent hoteliers looking to elevate their business.

NEWSLETTER SIGN UP (opens in a new tab)
The business event for luxury & boutique hotels

The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers returns on 5-6 October 2026, bringing together the luxury and boutique hotel community for two days of curated inspiration, meaningful networking, and innovative solutions. As part of the prestigious IH portfolio, it’s the go-to event for independent hoteliers looking to elevate their business.

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3000+

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220+

Exhibiting brands

110+

Thought leaders and industry speakers

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Explore 220+ handpicked suppliers, gain valuable insights from expert-led seminars, and connect with like-minded professionals. With curated content and networking opportunities throughout, IHS is the ultimate event to inspire, inform, and help you grow your hotel.

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Exhibit at the Independent Hotel Show to showcase your products and services to owners and operators from luxury, boutique and independent hotels, all under one roof. Connect face-to-face, build valuable relationships, and grow your business.

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5 Hospitality Trends to Watch in 2025

In the lead-up to the Independent Hotel Show, we travelled across Europe to explore the hospitality trends for 2025. We’ve worked together with our ambassador and trends forecaster Vincent van Dijk and a variety of incredible hotels to unveil the latest hospitality trends set to shape the year ahead. This year we're focusing on the overarching theme of Refining Luxury.

Watch our latest trends video and find out more about this year's show theme.

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