MIPIM - The Global Urban Festival
9-13 March 2026
Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France

HTL Connection by MIPIM

Check the hotel & tourism hub of MIPIM

HTL Connection will actively drive growth and innovation in hospitality, helping the sector and its participants thrive

HTL Connection by MIPIM

HTL Connection is MIPIM’s new platform for real estate, hospitality, tourism & leisure leading professionals to connect, find synergies, build partnerships and innovate.

With hotel transaction volumes hitting the highest level since 2019 and projections to exceed €20 billion by year-end in Europe, the hospitality sector is cemented as the most attractive asset in today's property market. It attracts significant investment and international interest.

What began as a niche at MIPIM has now become a primary focus, drawing an increasing number of key players each year to network and create opportunities.


1500+

H&T and investment key players

12 million

rooms operated by exhibitors

20+

HTL Connection exhibitors on 600-sqm
2000+
Attendees at H&T events in 2024

75%+

Directors & c-level attendees

More than just an exhibiting zone

3 reasons to boarding HTL Connection at MIPIM

SEAVIEW

For the 1st time, HTL Connection will be located at the entrance of the Croisette: a new tent including premium exhibition offers and improved networking and content areas

ENTERTAINMENT

The zone will not only showcase the world's best hotel projects, but will also provide all-day entertainment to convey the true spirit of the hospitality industry.

INSIGHTS

In addition to the renown yearly HTL lunch, HTL Connection will provide RE & Tourism professionals with hours of content including all the insights they need to build a thriving hotel portfolio.

The renown HTL Connection networking lunch - Thursday 12 March

Join us for a networking lunch in the prestigious hotel Le Majestic

This yearly MIPIM event is a unique opportunity to network and meet more than 200 experts in one place.

Extend your reach and influence among leaders of the Hotel & tourism sector (Hotel Groups, Investors, Developers, key figures from the public authorities and many more decision makers)

Showcase your hospitality project in HTL Connection conference programme

All cities are encouraged to come and present their hotel development projects at pitching sessions to be held in the conference area of HTL Connection and included in the official MIPIM programme.

The audience will mainly include investors, hotel groups, consultancies, asset managers and architects. If you are interested in presenting a hotel project planned in your area, please contact our teams!

We’re thrilled by the continued growth of the hotel segment at MIPIM with this new dedicated HTL hub. If anything, this is another testament to the increasing interest for hospitality, which continues to be one of the most resilient real estate investments. We are looking forwards to exploring all the new opportunities that this augmented edition of MIPIM will bring!

Philippe Bijaoui - CDO Premium, Midscale & Economy brands at ACCOR

Philippe Bijaoui - CDO Premium, Midscale & Economy brands at ACCOR

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