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Shaping Tomorrow: Hotel Trends 2026
The theme for 2026, Shaping Tomorrow, is about critically rethinking every aspect of hospitality: from sustainability and digitalisation to personalisation and efficiency.
The Hotelier Edit: Wesley van Haeften, General Manager, The Diamond Hotel
As Amsterdam’s hospitality scene continues to evolve, The Diamond has quickly emerged as one of the city’s most talked-about additions. Leading the operation is Wesley, whose diverse background across …
The Rise of Staffless Hotels: How Technology and Outsourcing Are Changing Hospitality
Our in-house trend watcher, Vincent van Dijk, observes that fewer and fewer staff members are present in hotels. In his view, this development is unstoppable.
The Hotelier Edit: Joost Tuinman, The Saints Hotel Den Bosch
During our recent visit to The Saints, a stylish new boutique hotel located beside the iconic Sint-Janskathedraal in Den Bosch, we experienced a glimpse of the future of hospitality wrapped in histori …
Trend: Sensory Hotel Suites
An increasing number of hotels are introducing special sensory suites: rooms where light, sound, scent, and texture are deliberately softened, allowing people with autism, ADHD, or other sensory sensi …
Hotelier Edit: Stijn Soolsma, General Manager, Hotel De Durgerdam
Nestled on the serene shores of the IJmeer, Hotel De Durgerdam combines refined design with warm hospitality. We speak with General Manager Stijn Soolsma about the hotel’s unique charm, its vision of …
IHA26 Exhibitor Edit x Hotek
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IHA26 Exhibitor Edit x Hotek

19 Aug 2025
Hotek is reshaping hotel access with smart, sustainable solutions—from mobile keys to cloud-based upgrades. Come and see what’s next for hospitality tech at IHA26.   Can you tell us briefly how Hotek …
The Hotelier Edit: Xander Verheij, General Manager, Hotel The Noblemen
The team caught up with Xander Verheij, the recently appointed General Manager of Hotel The Noblemen, a luxury boutique hotel located in Amsterdam's historic 9 Streets district, housed in a 17th-centu …
The Designer Edit: Elise Luttik, Founder, Studio Elise Luttik
We are delighted to have Elise Luttik, Founder, Studio Elise Luttik, onboard for IHA25 as the designer of the Hotel Innovation Stage, in partnership with HotelPartner Revenue Management and Re:Guest. …
Independent Insights from STR and CoStar
Even with modest strengthening in recent market performance, achieving profit growth has been more challenging as softened demand growth and heightened price sensitivity among travelers have contribut …
The Hotelier Edit: Veronica Poli, Hotel Manager, Jan Luyken Amsterdam
The Independent Hotel Show team had the pleasure of interviewing Veronica Poli the Hotel Manager at the stunning Jan Luyken Amsterdam. The hotel offers guests a luxurious stay in a beautifully renovat …
The Hotelier Edit: Wil Palsma, General Manager, Monet Garden Hotel Amsterdam
The IHA team had the opportunity to speak with Wil Palsma, a hospitality veteran with experience spanning top hotel brands, business ownership, and hotel management. Now at Monet Garden Hotel, he’s pa …
Hotels discover the power of customization and technology
Those who book a hotel room increasingly want to have an influence on the experience. This is possible, thanks to technology and customization. Hotels discover how they can make money with this. Imagi …
Hotels ontdekken de kracht van maatwerk en technologie
Wie een hotelkamer boekt, wil steeds vaker invloed hebben op de ervaring. Dat kan, dankzij technologie en maatwerk. Hotels ontdekken hoe ze hier geld mee kunnen verdienen. Stel je voor: in plaats van …
Meet ASTORE on Stand C20 at IHA 2025
ASTORE is thrilled to announce its participation at the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, taking place on 11-12 March. Visitors can find ASTORE at stand C20, where the company will be showcasing along …
Redefining Luxury as Interior Trend - Designers share their vision on 'the new luxury.'
As the fifth edition of the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam approaches, we asked several designers to share their insights on the central theme of this boutique event: Redefining Luxury. The origin o …
The Hotelier Edit: Lysanne van Aalderen, Operations Manager, Max Brown Canal District
During our recent trip to Amsterdam we had the pleasure of staying in Max Brown Canal District and interviewing Lysanne van Aalderen, Operations Manager. Situated at the intersection of Amsterdam's ic …
The Hotelier Edit: David Reinders Folmer, Founder, Excite Hotels
The Independent Hotel Show team caught up with David Reinders Folmer, Founder, Excite Hotels at their Keizersgracht 302 property. Scroll down to find out more about Excite Hotels, a collection of insp …
The Hotelier Edit: André Tammer, Hotel Director, Kasteel Engelenburg
The team met with André Tammer, Hotel Director, Kasteel Engelenburg, and found out more about his experience in the industry, the amazing hotel and some special Christmas traditions they have.  Tell u …
Stepping Towards Sustainability: Circular Hotel Slippers
During the recent Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, Primal Soles emerged victorious in Pitch Live, a Dragon's Den-style pitching session showcasing new and innovative products for the hospitality indu …
FULL REPORT: Inside Independents from STR, 2024 update
The hotel industry is in healthy shape in the early months of 2024. Performance has returned to normalised levels, and the time of consistent fluctuations is well in the past. Hoteliers can plan aroun …
The Hotelier Edit: Angel Kwok, Co-founder, Hotel Âme
The Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam team sat down with Angel Kwok, co-owner, Hotel Âme. Housed in a monumental building from 1867 the beautiful hotel has been designed with inspiration from Japanese …
The Hotelier Edit: Edwin van der Meijde, Owner, Suitehotel Pincoffs
The team met with Edwin van der Meijde, Owner, Suitehotel Pincoffs at his beautiful hotel in Rotterdam. This award-winning boutique hotel is located in a national monument from 1879 on the riverbank, …
Revealed: Winners of the IHA Awards 2024
During the fourth edition of the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, the IHA Awards were presented. 
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