The Festival of Hospitality was created to be different.
Our events are intimate, innovative and inclusive experiences that are truly fun. We bring together pioneers from diverse backgrounds, encouraging open dialogue and insights into the hospitality industry's future.
In 2025, the Festival offers a full-year’s programme of events and tours in London for you to experience.
UPCOMING EVENT
Under the Covers | The Newman
11th September 2025
We’re going behind the scenes at one of London’s hottest hotel openings in 2025!
Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour of The Newman in Fitzrovia, the first hotel from Kinsfolk & Co., followed by an informal conversation with the project team.
TO BRAND OR NOT TO BRAND?
Which hotel brand path will maximise long-term value?
What are the benefits of big brand vs boutique brand?
Watch the video highlights from our To Brand or Not to Brand? panel discussion earlier this year where our speakers explored these questions and more. Followed by Sydell Group’s Jeremy Cooper who paved the way for pioneering brand NoMad to align with Hilton Hotels.
Writer Kaitlyn Skov dives deeper with her article from the event, where she looks at each brand path in turn and shares the panel’s perspectives.
PAY IT FORWARD
We want the Festival to have a wider impact. We want to inspire the next generation to explore careers across the hospitality industry, from design and development to operations and F&B.
With the help of our partners, we’re creating opportunities through school outreach, workshops and events that show the real and varied pathways into the sector.
Bringing more organisations on board will help widen our reach, so if you’re interested in partnering with us on this initiative, we’d love to hear from you.
TESTIMONIALS
“The Festival brings together the industry’s brightest minds to discuss topics that are top of the hospitality agenda, whilst also offering guided tours showcasing the hottest hotel openings - an event not to be missed!”
Maurice Petignat - CEDAR CAPITAL PARTNERS
“The Festival of Hospitality answers a need I’m not sure many hospitality people were aware they had – filling a gap between trade fair and investment conference.
The capacity of this format for learning and growth is significant, and it fosters a genuine sense of community in the industry.”
Nick de Klerk - PURCELL
“Thank you for the fantastic events!
I’ve attended 5-6 and gained valuable insights that I can actively apply to my business... alongside going on some great tours and meeting some great people.”
James Fry - BEYOND APARTHOTELS
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