About AHC 2025
AHC 2025 brought together 1,100 senior hospitality decision-makers at Manchester Central in September under the theme Reset. Rebuild. Rise. The sessions focused on what it takes to rebuild and grow in a UK hospitality market that was actively moving on from a difficult few years, covering the investment strategies, operational shifts and new asset models defining where the industry goes next.
2025 by the numbers
What was on the agenda
We put the most pressing questions in UK hospitality in front of the people best placed to answer them.
Investment & Finance
Capital flows, deal structures, funding strategies, exit planning
Development & Regeneration
Conversions, placemaking, regional growth, infrastructure partnerships
Tech & Innovation
AI adoption, automation, data-led operations, guest tech
Asset Management
Operational efficiency, brand alignment, profitability, procurement
Workforce Strategy & ESG
Talent retention, policy shifts, sustainability in action
Alternative Models & F&B
Hybrid hospitality, branded residential, serviced apartments, pubs, restaurants, alternative living
2025 Featured speakers
100+ speakers from across the investment, development and operational side of UK hospitality. From investors and major hotel groups to debt funds and independent owners, the stage reflected the breadth of the market.
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Watch AHC Digital 2025
Last year's conference examined the resilience of the UK market, the fresh opportunities emerging and how digital transformation is reshaping hospitality.
Dive right in and watch our pick of some of the key moments from the conference in AHC Unpacked.
Then head over to AHC Digital to catch up on what you missed or recap your favourite moments.
Post Show Report
Catch up on the key moments from 2025
The Post Show Report brings together the key moments, data and perspectives from the 2025 event. Get a clear snapshot of who attended, the conversations that defined the agenda and the trends driving opportunity across the UK market.
Our testimonials
"What I've found really useful here is meeting people from all parts of the hospitality industry, understanding what drives them in terms of investment, which allows us to shape our offerings."
Richard Parker
Mayor
West Midlands
"I recommend anyone to come to the AHC if they've not been. It's the event where you get the most people connected to the industry in one place. It's a great place to establish new contacts."
Timothy Walton
Senior Vice President of Hotel Development – Western Europe
Marriott International
"If someone hasn't been before they should come because the industry is here. You can have access to many people across all parts of the sector. It's very engaging. The wider community is here so the networking opportunities are fantastic."
Stephen Cassidy
Senior Vice President and Managing Director, UK & Ireland
Hilton
Get a taste of the AHC experience.
Explore our 2025 image gallery to see the connections, energy and insights that define the UK’s leading hospitality event.
