Business Outlook Seminar 2025

Join veteran journalist Mark Simpson as we explore the latest trends and opportunities shaping the hospitality industry.

This event will delve into emerging market segments, strategies to enhance the industry’s image, and key insights from STR on hotel performance and forecasts.

We’ll also introduce a new employer-driven initiative designed to boost employee engagement and strengthen workplace appeal. Additionally, we’ll examine ways to attract visitors seeking authentic tourism experiences, alongside an expert economic outlook.

Ideal for general managers, as well as professionals in hotel sales, marketing, and revenue management, this event offers valuable insights for anyone looking to better understand the current market landscape.

Tickets

£65 + VAT per person for NIHF Members

£95 + VAT per person for non-members

Free report on hotel investment, growth and trends for every delegate.

The Business Outlook Seminar is supported by Bank of Ireland, Britvic Ireland, STR, CoStar, Tourism Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland

09.15 Tea, Coffee & Breakfast Bites

09.45 Welcome, Introductions

09.50 The Hotel Report, NIHF on growth & trends

10.10 Hotel Performance 2025, Sarah Duignan, STR

10.40 Build, Buy & Borrow, Panel Discussion

11.00 Coffee Break  

11.30 Employer Excellence, Eimear Callaghan, Tourism NI

11.50 Enrichment Explorers, Neil Aulton, Tourism Ireland

12.10 Elevating Experiences Sustainably, Sian Young, Britvic Ireland

12.30 Economics in Uncertain Times, Richard Ramsey

13.00 Networking Lunch

14.00 Event Finish

Richard Ramsey, Economist

Sarah Duignan, STR