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 945am
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 1030am
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 730pm
Cost £120+VAT
Register for a Hospitality Exchange event session.
First published 9 September 2025
