
The Hospitality Exchange conference, supported by Tourism Ireland, will take place at Crowne Plaza Belfast on 14-15 October 2025.
The programme focuses on themes of excelling, engaging, and evolving, addressing innovation and resilience in the tourism sector. Keynote speakers include marketing expert James Peach, chef Aktar Islam, hotel specialist Alex Polizzi, and economist Richard Ramsey.
A Business Breakfast hosted by Mark Simpson on 15 October will feature a panel discussion on sector costs and challenges.
The Talking Tourism session will review 2025 events, emerging trends, and opportunities in the visitor economy.