Hospitality Exchange 2025

The Hospitality Exchange event provides valuable insights, inspiration, and networking opportunities for the hospitality and tourism industries.

Organised by the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation, this year’s programme explores three themes: Excelling, Engaging, and Evolving. Sessions include people and performance, a business breakfast with an economic outlook, and a fast-paced tourism update.

Headline contributors include marketing leader James Peach, two Michelin star chef Aktar Islam, hotel expert Alex Polizzi, and economist Richard Ramsey.

Event details

Date: 14-15 October 2025
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast
Costs: Individual session costs range from £30+VAT to £120+VAT

Programme sessions

There are a number of individual sessions over the two-day event, including:

The Industry Unpacked

Turning influence, marketing, and excellence into long-term profit.
Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Time: 9:45am
Cost: £37+VAT

The Leadership Lunch

Alex Polizzi, renowned hotelier and TV presenter on life as the Hotel Inspector and beyond. Featuring the Rising Star Awards supported by Ulster Bank.
Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Time: 1pm
Cost: £55+VAT

Business Breakfast

From numbers to know-how: navigating the road ahead with your host, Mark Simpson.
Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
Time: 8am
Cost: £37+VAT

Talking Tourism

The storm forces shaping the visitor economy and how to navigate your way around them.
Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
Time: 10:30am
Cost: £30+VAT

Speaker Lunch

Details to be confirmed.
Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
Time: 1pm
Cost: £55+VAT

The Wickedly Wonderful Gala Ball

Follow the yellow brick road to an enchanting night of food, wine, and spellbinding entertainment.
Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: £120+VAT

Register for a Hospitality Exchange event session.

First published 9 September 2025