As in past years, the Forum will be held in association with the International Tourism Exchange (ITB), the leading trade fair for the international tourism industry.

Organised and hosted by Insignia Hotel Partners, BHN and Hotel & Motel Management, the IHIF has become the preeminent event for the European hotel investment community, with over 750 delegates from 41 countries attending the 2001 Forum last March.  

Delegates included the top decision-makers from most areas of the hotel investment and finance communities.  According to host Jonathan Worsley of Insignia Hotel Partners, an even larger attendance is expected for the 2002 Forum.  �We are anticipating a sell-out crowd in 2002.  Each year the event draws a larger group of top-hotel industry executives, and we may very well reach capacity this year.�  Added host Jim Burba of BHN, �the quality of the program topics, the first-rate production and caliber of delegates makes the IHIF a must-attend for hotel industry executives wanting to network with their colleagues in the European region.  If you want to do business in the European hotel business� then the IHIF is a must attend event.�  

The hosts have indicated that the program will reflect timely issues facing the hotel industry.  Details about the program and the theme of the 2002 IHIF will soon be released, according to host Scott Pierce of Hotel & Motel Management.  �The events of the last several weeks have not deterred us from going forward with the event, and we plan to add topics to the program that will reflect the concerns and needs of our industry,� stated Pierce.  �The event again will feature luncheons, evening receptions, an awards dinner, sponsor exhibits and sightseeing trips.  We are planning some exciting presentations, specialized workshops and an inspiring keynote address by one of Europe�s important personalities,� added Pierce.  

The 2001 IHIF featured an address by Mr. Helmut Kohl, former Prime Minister of Germany.