The third annual London Hotel Summit by AHICE last week (July 15) was a huge hit in the British Capital, with over 230 of the UK and Europe’s leading owners, investors, operators and advisors filling the Pan Pacific Ballroom for an afternoon of industry insight and epic networking.

The half-day 2026 London Hotel Summit by AHICE, included include three hours of keynotes, Q&As and panel sessions and was held thanks to the support of over 25 sponsors, including principal partners Accor, JLL and Pan Pacific Hotels Group.

On stage, there were keynotes, Q&As and panel sessions spanning investment, development and operations on a program that is solely focused on expectations for performance and growth in the British Capital.

The event also featured some very exciting keynote speakers for 2026, including the Emmy Award-nominated set decorator from Bridgerton, NATALIE PAPAGEORGIADIS; legendary East London designer, STUART TREVOR, who founded AllSaints and his self-titled label; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of INXS, GARRY GARY BEERS; and cyberpsychologist DR ELAINE KASKET, an expert in digital death.

Once the speaking program concluded on stage, the action heated up off it, with delegates heading to a Rock and Roll High Tea featuring Beers from INXS, alongside award-winning rocker Toby Rand and leading London artists, with cocktails from local distiller Hoxton Spirits, wines from Dandelion Vineyards and a fashion show of Stuart Trevor’s latest collection.

“We always try to elevate our events and I’m not sure London’s ever had a hotel conference networking event quite like this before,” Wilkinson said.

The London Hotel Summit by AHICE will return to the British Capital in July 2027, with a large number of sponsorship and ticket requests already received following the event on July 15.