What can you expect from IHS24?
Dedicated to supporting the needs of the modern hotelier, the Independent Hotel Show delivers aspirational content alongside practical solutions, as well as facilitating those unanticipated connections that could totally transform your business. Similar to the way you run your hotel business, every detail matters and we have carefully curated each element of the show to ensure we deliver the best experience for you.
Scroll down to see the exciting, immersive and design-led show features ready for you to experience at the show to bring you fresh ideas, educational insights and advice from industry leaders.
Seminar Programme
Guided by a select group of industry thought leaders, our seminars at the Hotel Business Stage, in partnership with eviivo and designed by Spacebrand and Innovation Stage in partnership with Guestline and Mews and designed by Design Command have been programmed especially for you, to promote conversation around topics we know are of the utmost importance to hoteliers today.
Social Business Space
Designed by Anya Brakha Interiors and in partnership with HotelPartner Revenue Management.
Exclusively for hoteliers, the Social Business Space will host intimate, in-depth discussions to help you engineer methods to overcome the issues you’re facing in the industry. This beautifully designed space offers an opportunity to meet, reconnect and share ideas.
200+ Inspiring Suppliers
Welcome to Room X
Designed by Amit Dixon Our exclusive trends room for the hotel industry. This space is all about highlighting the future of hospitality, showcasing the cutting-edge innovations that will redefine your stay. Imagine stepping into a world where the latest trends come to life right before your eyes!
In past years, we've brought you some truly visionary experiences. Remember the LEVENverse? It was our hotel room in the Metaverse, illustrating the limitless possibilities of virtual hospitality. And in 2022, we introduced the Neurodiverse Inclusive Room of the Future. This room was thoughtfully designed with sound-absorbing walls and gentle color-coded sections, creating a stress-free environment that catered to guests with neurodiverse needs.
Independent Hotel Show Awards
In partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Recognising the passion of independently spirited hoteliers and interior designers who drive our sector forward, the Independent Hotel Show Awards champion all that make independent hotels such amazing places to stay.
The Members Suite
Designed by Fibi Interiors
Our exclusive lounge offering hospitality to the Independent Hotel Show Members Club and their guests. A stylish, comfortable haven of calm away from the busy show floor will provide a wonderful environment to host meetings, check emails, or just stop to reflect on the day.
Business Solutions Bar
The Power Breakfast
In partnership with Cloudbeds & Flexkeeping.
Each year, the Independent Hotel Show brings together a select group of hoteliers to explore the state of the industry at an inspiring breakfast session. Taking place on the morning of the show’s second day, the Power Breakfast is an invitation only breakfast that shines a light on the challenges and opportunities for the coming year.
The ESG Hub
Designed by ATARA Design.
Designed to educate and engage, not to preach or intimidate. Hoteliers will walk away with knowledge to improve their ESG journey, plus helpful solutions to common challenges.
The Dining Room
Designed by Spacebrand
Hoteliers are invited to enter The Dining Room, a central networking space at the heart of the show. An oasis of calm and tranquillity, The Dining Room serves as an area to work, network, and have meetings. The Dining Room will also play host to industry leading associations including HOSPA, SBID & Master Innholders
The Lobby
Start your guest journey in The Lobby, a beautifully designed sensory space curated by OMO Interiors. Here you’ll find our registration area, a relaxing area to sit and meet your colleagues and plan a successful stay with us. Don't forget to pick up a show map created by Hotel Booqi to guide you around the show.
Networking Opportunities
At Independent Hotel Show, we take pride in presenting a comprehensive array of networking events tailored to professionals across the hospitality spectrum. Whether you're a visionary designer seeking collaborative ventures, an HR professional eager to exchange insights, or a hotel owner looking to forge strategic partnerships, our meticulously curated networking sessions are designed to meet the diverse needs of the industry.