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Hospitality at a Turning Point: What to Expect at NYU IHIF 2025

Stella Manferdini

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23.05.25

Keywords:

Hospitality , Investments , New York

New York City, the financial and real estate capital of the world, is set to become the global epicentre of hospitality investment this June. From June 1–3, 2025, the New York Marriott Marquis will host the prestigious NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), and Design Courier is proud to stand as an official media partner of this transformative industry event.

Hospitality sits at the intersection of real estate, experience, and transformation. As markets evolve rapidly, the NYU IHIF offers an exclusive seat at the table where the future is being defined. From capital stack strategy to macroeconomic foresight, from regulatory upheavals to experiential value creation – this is where the industry’s sharpest minds converge to align bold ambition with real-world returns.

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Engagement Drives Returns: The Theme of 2025

This year’s bold and timely theme – Engagement Drives Returns – is more than a slogan; it’s a strategic imperative. As the hospitality investment market looks ahead to 2025, a shifting business environment is set to reward the bold. In a competitive landscape, the savviest players are those who lean into innovation. Whether it's through strategic deal-making, pioneering mixed-use developments, or forging the next generation of capital partnerships, 2025 is the year of decisive action. Decisions are made by those who show up. The NYU IHIF will bring together over 2,200 delegates, 180+ speakers, 60+ sponsors, and a robust 20% representation from investors and owners, creating an unmatched platform for insight, access, and opportunity.

NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2024

A Glimpse into the Agenda

NYU IHIF 2025 promises a rich tapestry of themes reflecting the industry’s dynamic evolution and future trajectory. From macroeconomic insights and capital strategies to the shifting role of hotels within the wider real estate ecosystem, each panel invites bold thinking and strategic foresight. Finance-focused discussions will explore private equity trends, emerging lending landscapes, and the evolving investor partnerships shaping today’s capital markets, while timely regulatory developments such as New York’s Safe Hotels Act take centre stage. Attendees can also expect candid, audience-led conversations tackling labour challenges, operational models, and performance strategies. Meanwhile, the development stage turns the spotlight on data-driven growth, experiential returns, and innovative mixed-use collaborations. The forum will further explore the dynamic flow of hospitality investments between Europe and the US, shedding light on cross-border strategies, regulatory complexities, and the synergies – and risks – facing transatlantic investors. Together, these sessions offer an unmissable opportunity to engage with the forces redefining hospitality investment – providing the access, insight, and alliances needed to turn ambition into action.