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Investment Deals Happen Here

Welcome to the epicenter of hospitality investment. As the largest real estate and hospitality market globally, the United States sets the pace for industry trends worldwide, with New York City hosting the most influential brands, operators, and investment funds at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2025.

This premier three-day gathering brings together the most influential decision-makers and capital allocators in hospitality real estate, providing a unique platform to cultivate deal pipelines, gain strategic insights, and forge partnerships that drive returns.

Remember, decisions are made by those who show up. NYU IHIF isn't just where deals happen - it's where they're born. If you're serious about hospitality investment, you can't afford to miss this.

Special Investor Rate

$2,375 Your exclusive investor pass includes full conference access, tailored networking spaces, and premium content access.


 

Pre-approved price: $2,375
Approval can take up to 3 days.

 

Your next big opportunity is just one meeting away.

Where conversations turn into capital.

Capital Meets

Capital Meets

Exclusive mini-receptions connecting investors with key partners - operators, lenders, and advisors - for focused networking and deal exploration.

Investor Council

Investor Council

An invitation-only forum for senior investment fund representatives, operating under Chatham House Rules. Discuss critical topics including deal flow, execution, and investment performance.

Investor Reception

Investor Reception

A private environment for off-market dealmaking between qualified investors, buyers, and sellers. Free from suppliers and media to ensure confidential discussions.

Investor Lounge

Investor Lounge

Our newly designed 9th floor space offers a premium setting for high-level networking, private and dedicated meeting areas.

A snapshot of investor related sessions at NYU IHIF 2025

 

Assessing the Business Landscape: Opening General Session 

This session covers the economic background, travel demand trends, investor sentiment, and the latest market trends. 

Seal the deal: Managing transactions in a changing market

This broker's panel brings together senior representatives to share insights on managing transactions in today's changing market. 

Data insights - Stats to strategy: How data informs investment decisions 

An overview of the data shaping the industry. 

Talking Leadership: Hospitality investment leader interview

Two titans of hospitality and real estate will take the stage together for conversation on leadership, legacy, and driving lasting impact. 

Focus on cross-border transactions 

A panel on US-EMEA transactions and on Asian capital.
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Asset optimization focus - HAMA US Asset Management Achievement Award 

Case studies from recent repositioning and optimization projects competing for the HAMA US Asset Management Achievement Award.

2,200

DELEGATES

450+

C-SUITE EXECUTIVES

20%

INVESTORS

$70B

AUM

Our testimonials

"For Blackstone, attending is really important because we're a major investor around the globe in the lodging industry. We partner with developers around the world. Everybody's here."

Jonathan Gray

COO 
Blackstone

"We're one of the largest owners of hotel and hospitality related real estate in the world. So how could we not be here?"

Eric Resnick

CEO 
KSL Capital Partners

"The quality of investors at NYU conferences is pretty profound. It has an international draw as well, not just a US based draw. And the quality of conversations that happen as a result of that and the ability to move deals forward is definitely a reason to come to NYU."

Julienne Smith

CDO 
IHG Hotels & Resorts

Why Investors Choose NYU IHIF

Exclusive Network
Exclusive Network
Connect with 2,200+ industry leaders including investors, operators, developers, and lenders collaborating to drive the future of hospitality investment
Diverse Capital Pool
Diverse Capital Pool
Engage with private equity funds, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies
Deal Generation
Deal Generation
Forge strategic partnerships with fellow investors, and industry leaders to secure new capital and explore high-potential investment opportunities
Market Intelligence
Market Intelligence
Gain invaluable insights from industry experts on market trends, valuations, and investment strategies

Special Investor Rate

$2,375 Your exclusive investor pass includes full conference access, tailored networking spaces, and premium content access.


 

Pre-approved price: $2,375
Approval can take up to 3 days.