It’s been 22 years now Annual Hotel Conference (AHC) Return to Manchester Central from September 29 to 30. AHC is widely regarded as the UK’s leading hotel investment activity, collecting senior decision makers, investors, owners, operators and developers to explore the opportunities and challenges that shape the industry.
This year’s theme (reset, rebuild, rise) cannot be more timely. In the context of economic and political uncertainty, the shift in consumer behavior and the growing demand for new models will provide clarity, vision and inspiration for what will come. Instead of simply restoring the plan, the representatives encouraged rethinking and redesigning the future of British hotels.
More than 100 industry-leading speakers in hotels, catering, alternative life, bars, branded residences, etc. Agenda has been packaged.
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Here are five conferences that are unique:
1. Headlines: Balance of global shocks, domestic policy and economic resilience
Monday, September 29 | 10.45 – 11.25
What economic and political changes are indeed shaping the business prospects in the UK? This interactive scenario setting session will explore the power that drives global volatility and domestic decision-making – from inflation and interest rates to geopolitical and growth forecasts. With audience questions, which is at the heart of the discussion, it is a rare opportunity to tear down content that others may not ask and understand what this means for business confidence and investment in the UK.
Speaker: Anand Menon (UK in the ever-changing Europe, King’s College London), Chris Henle (HSBC Global Banking and Markets)
host: Andrea Carpenter (Diverity Talks About Real Estate)
2. Leadership Rises: Bold Action in Changing Markets
Monday, September 29 | 12.30 – 13.00
Hospitality is constantly changing and leaders have never had anything important. This premium panel brings together the industry’s most influential CEOs to discuss how they can rethink strategies, embed sustainability and leverage technology. Looking forward to how to reset priorities, rebuild resilience, and candid conversations with leaders who are clear and purposeful.
Speaker: Gilles Clavie (Essendi), Dave Hart (RBH Hospitality Management), Tim Rumney (BWH Hotels GB)
host: Siobhan Wilson (Oracle)
3. Talk to leaders: Grow, guests and be right
Monday, September 29 | 16.20 – 16.40
F&B remains one of the toughest areas in hotels, with high fees and higher expectations from guests. In this audience-led discussion, John Vincent (co-founder of Leon Restaurants) shares the “good” look when expanding operations that “do not harm values”. From inspiring teams to ensuring business returns, this session offers a practical script for anyone looking to reset and rebuild the food and guest experience.
speaker: John Vincent (Leon Restaurants)
Interviewer: Julie Rey Gore (Questex)
4. Hospitality at home: What makes branded homes work in the UK?
Tuesday, September 30 | 11.20 – 12.00
Branded homes are gaining serious momentum as demand for flexible living models accelerates. The interactive conference asked questions to audiences when experts unravel the operational models, investment strategies and entity principles behind successful plans. This is a must for investors, developers and operators exploring the intersection of life and hospitality.
Speaker: Louis Keighley (Savills), Maria Ashton (ACCOR), Barry Landsberg (Landsberg Residential Consulting)
host: Peter Sugden (Clyde & Co)
5. Problem time: reset, rebuild and rise
Tuesday, September 30 | 12.50 – 13.30
This interactive Q&A will bring together owners, operators and asset managers and will be one of the most dynamic meetings in the conference. The panel will face real-time challenges around consistency, value creation and partnership models and will face audience problems. Expect Frank’s real interest, practical insight into today’s evolving hospitality market.
Speaker: Li Zhang (Brookfield), Ronen Nissenbaum (Fattal Hotels), Rebecca Kate Burton (Oak View Group), Lionel Benjamin (GO2 Hotels)
host: Marcus Kinsella (Newmark)
Why are these conversations important
The 2025 agenda reflects an industry that is no longer content with waiting for change, but is determined to drive change. Each of these meetings reflects Reset, rebuild, rise Whether it’s bold leadership in uncertain times, innovative growth models or development of investment and partnership strategies.
As always, AHC is more than just a discussion. This is an opportunity to connect, share practical insights and provide strategies that can be adopted immediately.
This is a meeting not to be missed for those who shape the future of British hospitality.
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Image source: Photo by Simon Callaghan
