WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With just three weeks until the International Luxury Hotel Association's (ILHA) INSPIRE Europe Conference, the global luxury hospitality community is preparing to gather in Prague, November 12-13 at the Congress Centre of the Czech National Bank. The 15th edition of INSPIRE will welcome 300+ industry executives and 60+ speakers for two days of strategy, insight, and global networking.
Keynote: For Goodness Sake. Relax!
Richard Hyde, Chief Operating Officer of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, will deliver a keynote address exploring how the luxury hospitality experience is evolving in a world defined by constant change. Hyde will share insights into redefining guest expectations through authenticity, calm, and creativity - emphasizing the return to emotional connection and service excellence.
Aligning Capital and Culture
The panel Aligning Capital and Operations with Lifestyle: Understanding the New Luxury Consumer will bring together leading voices from global hotel development and investment:
- Miguel Martins, Head Development Northern Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Audun Lekve, CEO, 1912 Hotels
- Robert Walters, CIO, Global Asset Solutions
- Brigitte Gruber, Managing Partner, Austria, Horwath HTL
The discussion will explore how lifestyle-driven design, purpose-led brands, and investment agility are shaping the next era of luxury hospitality.
Resilient Luxury: Reinventing Procurement Strategy for Uncertain Times
Sponsored by Avendra International, this session examines how procurement strategy can future-proof operations while maintaining brand integrity and quality.
- Helena Hons Valtrova, General & Sales Manager, The Emblem Hotel
- Tina Norden, Principal, Conran and Partners
- Katherine Elardo, Vice President, Global Procurement, Trump Hotels
- Melissa McCormack, Senior Director, Global Opportunities - Europe, Avendra International
Luxury Hotel Design: Resilience, Value, and Strategic Growth
Design leaders will explore how architecture and aesthetics shape guest experience, operational performance, and long-term brand equity.
- Barbara Wiethoff, Partner, JOI-Design
- Tina Norden, Principal, Conran and Partners
- Henning Matthiesen, Founder & CEO, Mattiesen Consulting
- Felicity Black-Roberts, Senior Vice President, Development, EAME, Hyatt Hotels
- Tarek Hegazy, Principal & Creative Director, Living Design
- James Dilley, Architect & Director, Jestico + Whiles
Global Connection, Local Focus
Following Prague, ILHA will host INSPIRE USA, December 10-11 at Resorts World Las Vegas, welcoming over 1,000 industry professionals and 120+ speakers. Together, the two INSPIRE events create a global platform for innovation, investment, and collaboration across luxury hospitality.
Join Us
Registration is open for both events. Save 25% with summer savings by registering today:
- Prague (Nov 12-13, 2024): inspire.ilha.org/eu
- Las Vegas (Dec 10-11, 2024): inspire.ilha.org/us
About the International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA)
The ILHA is the leading trade association in the luxury hospitality industry, uniting hoteliers, travel professionals, and industry partners across the globe. With a community of over one million professionals worldwide, ILHA advances growth, best practices, and innovation in luxury hospitality.
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