The Independent Hotel Show 2025 has announced this year’s exhibition which takes place on 6th-7th October at Olympia, will explore the theme of redefining luxury.
Event Manager Glenn Wallace explains: ‘We speak to independent hoteliers every day and it’s clear that changing definitions of luxury remain high up the agenda.
The evolving nature of what defines luxury today reflects broader changes in society and consumer expectations and is something that all independent hotels are tackling in their own unique way.
‘It’s about delivering bespoke, personalised experiences that truly resonate with the individual, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, and we’re so excited to explore this theme at our 2025 event.’
According to Glenn, this year’s theme mirrors the wide variety of exhibitors featured at the show and the event’s own ethos of creating an inspiring high-end trade experience with immersive design and curated content which reflect the standards of the modern independent hotelier.’
Stuart Procter, Chief Executive Officer at The Beaumont Mayfair, believes the fundamentals of luxury are as relevant as ever: ‘In my 25 years of running hotels, luxury hasn’t changed; it is about the people offering the clients extraordinary, personalised service.’
Mark Heyburn, General Manager – Pre-Opening, Sir Devonshire, adds: ‘Luxury in 2025… is about connection. It’s walking into a space and instantly feeling like, ‘Yep, this is my spot.’ The vibe’s easy, the welcome’s warm, and the little things – like someone actually remembering your name – make all the difference.’
Exhibitors at the 2025 show are ready to demonstrate how this new vision of luxury is being brought to life across the sector.
David Baldry, Group Managing Director at Hypnos, says: “We believe the ultimate luxury for guests is a truly restorative night’s sleep. Luxury today is about care, craftsmanship and ethical design.’
‘Through meticulous craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and a deep commitment to sustainability, we create mattresses that elevate the sleep experience and reflect the values of modern, high-end hospitality. That is how we define true luxury.’
Visit independenthotelshow.co.uk to learn more about everything taking place as part of this year’s event on 6-7 October at Olympia.