- HGEF Series | Europe 2026
- 25 Nov 2026
- Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers by IHG
2nd European Hotel Guest Experience Forum
The 2nd European Hotel Guest Experience Forum brings together senior hotel leaders from across Europe to explore the future of hotel guest experience and the Hotel Guest Experience Architecture™, a framework for understanding the systems, spaces and signals that shape the modern guest journey.
As guest expectations evolve, hotels face growing pressure to balance commercial performance, operational complexity, sustainability goals, workforce challenges and human connection, while delivering experiences that build trust, loyalty and long-term value.
Through a curated programme of leadership panels, executive insights and strategic discussions, the Forum examines the European hotel landscape, changing guest expectations, hotel value creation, operational pressures, employee experience and the practices that underpin exceptional stays.
Together, we will explore what defines successful hotel guest experiences today and what will shape the next generation of hotel guest experiences across Europe.
Explore the Architecture of Hotel Experience
Gain a deeper understanding of the systems, spaces and signals that shape the modern guest journey and influence every interaction, memory and return visit.
Understand the European Hotel Landscape
Examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing hotels across Europe, from evolving guest expectations and workforce pressures to sustainability, operational complexity and changing market dynamics.
Learn What Guests Truly Value
Discover how expectations differ across traveller segments and explore the factors that drive trust, comfort, convenience, loyalty and long-term guest relationships.
Explore Proven Approaches to Exceptional Guest Experiences
Learn from senior industry leaders and real-world examples of how leading hotels are creating memorable, differentiated and commercially successful guest experiences.
Shape the Future of Hotel Guest Experience
Contribute to discussions that will help define the next generation of hotel guest experiences across Europe and the role of the Hotel Guest Experience Architecture™ in supporting that evolution.
This invitation-only Forum is designed for senior decision-makers responsible for shaping hotel guest experiences, operational performance and business strategy.
Including:
- CEOs
- Managing Directors
- General Managers
- Chief Commercial Officers
- Chief Operating Officers
- Chief Technology Officers
- Vice Presidents
- Heads and Directors of:
Guest Experience, Revenue & Commercial, Marketing & Brand, Operations, Technology & Digital, Guest Experience, Loyalty, Sustainability, Service Excellence, Innovation, Learning & Development
The Forum also welcomes senior leaders from hotels, resorts, serviced apartments and aparthotel operators across Europe.
- Leadership Panels
Participate in strategic discussions examining the architecture of hotel experience, evolving guest expectations, value creation, operational pressures, employee experience and future industry priorities.
- Executive Insights
Hear directly from senior hotel leaders sharing practical perspectives, proven approaches and real-world experience from across the European hotel sector.
- Curated Networking
Build meaningful relationships with senior peers, speakers and industry partners through executive networking sessions, 1-to-1 meetings, evening drinks and dinner.
- Practical Takeaways
Leave with actionable ideas, fresh perspectives and a clearer understanding of what will define successful hotel guest experiences in the years ahead.
The European Hotel Guest Experience Forum exists to elevate hotel guest experience as a strategic business discipline.
Through leadership dialogue, industry collaboration and the continued development of the Hotel Guest Experience Architecture™, we aim to advance how hotel experiences are designed, delivered and evolved across Europe.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Hotel Guest Experience
The Forum will explore how hotels can:
• Better understand evolving guest expectations across different traveller segments
• Create stronger value propositions beyond accommodation alone
• Balance sustainability, profitability and operational performance
• Strengthen the connection between employee experience and guest experience
• Learn from proven approaches to exceptional guest experiences
• Build more resilient, human-centred and commercially successful hotel experience strategies
Join us as we explore what defines successful hotel guest experiences today and what will shape the next generation of hotel guest experiences across Europe.
25 November 2026
Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers by IHG
Copenhagen, Denmark
Register your interest today.
The Forum will explore how hotels can:
• Better understand evolving guest expectations across different traveller segments
• Create stronger value propositions beyond accommodation alone
• Balance sustainability, profitability and operational performance
• Strengthen the connection between employee experience and guest experience
• Learn from proven approaches to exceptional guest experiences
• Build more resilient, human-centred and commercially successful hotel experience strategies
Join us as we explore what defines successful hotel guest experiences today and what will shape the next generation of hotel guest experiences across Europe.
25 November 2026
Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers by IHG
Copenhagen, Denmark
Register your interest today.
Confirmed Speakers
Mira Korhonen-Low
Chief Procurement Officer
Jesper Aarestrup
Head of IT & Digital Services
Kimberly Ofrecio
Group Commercial Director
Adam Blake
CEO
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