04 Nov 2025

Independent Hotel Show 2025 celebrates luxury, inspiration, and networking

Hotel Business Stage

The Independent Hotel Show 2025, in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers, delighted hoteliers with a showcase of excellence under this year’s theme, Redefining Luxury.

The Vision Stage, Designed by Design Command, and the Hotel Business Stage, Designed by DV8 Designs in Partnership with eviivo, were standing room only throughout the event, while the Social Business Space, Designed by Ches & Co in Partnership with PurchasPlus, buzzed with collaboration and interactive workshops.

Hotel leaders from the independent, luxury and boutique secotr were full of praise for the event:

Nuno César de Sá, General Manager of Grantley Hall, reflected: “Another great Independent Hotel Show where I meet many relevant suppliers, looked at many innovative ideas and heard from some of the best industry experts. The day is also a great opportunity to meet many fellow hoteliers and restaurateurs and cross checked how everyone is doing and discuss trends for our industry. This year, the show was even better for me and for Grantley Hall. We won Independent Hotel of the Year. The cherry on the cake!”

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Karen La Borde Bowman, Owner of Benchwood House, commented: “The Independent Hotel Show was a superbly organised and brillaint event, with world class products and services, cocooned in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The seminars were insightful and the information we gained was invaluable. Well done to everyone involved!”

Chris Graveling, Owner of The Grove Cromer, added: “The Independent Hotel Show is already in the calendar for next year. It never fails to deliver helpful nuggets of wisdom from various experts, to demonstrate new ideas and industry trends as well as enable me to catch up with different suppliers and see what new systems are emerging on the market.”

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Mark Ezekiel, Hotel Owner of Ezestays, highlighted the value of innovation and luxury: “The Independent Hotel Show was truly a rich experience for us at Old Town House by Ezestays. We had the chance to connect with many new exhibitors and potential suppliers bringing innovation, luxury, and technology, exactly what we’re always looking for to keep enhancing both our guest and staff experience.”

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Jordan Hughes, General Manager of The Lygon Arms, praised the event’s energy and insight: “This year’s Independent Hotel Show in London was nothing short of inspiring. From innovative hospitality tech to beautifully curated design showcases, the event was a vibrant celebration of hotel excellence. As a General Manager, I found the networking opportunities invaluable and the speaker sessions refreshingly insightful, particularly those focused on guest experience and sustainability. The energy throughout was electric, with passionate professionals sharing ideas and solutions that are shaping the future of our industry. It was a pleasure to connect with fellow hoteliers, discover new suppliers, and leave with fresh perspectives to bring back to The Lygon Arms. Already looking forward to next year!”

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Paul Roden, Owner of Losehill House Hotel & Spa, added: “As a family owned and managed hotel we value our visit to the Independent Hotel Show, the event has a unique place in the calendar to allow us to spend quality time together researching the latest trends in the industry.”

With standing-room audiences, interactive workshops, and inspiring talks, Independent Hotel Show 2025 confirmed its position as the must-attend event for luxury boutique hoteliers looking to elevate both guest experience and operational excellence.

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