Italian Hospitality Investment Conference(ITHIC)

What Italian Hospitality Investment Conference(ITHIC) does

ITHIC (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference) is an annual B2B conference focused on hospitality real estate investment in Italy, organized by Teamwork srl, an Italian private limited company headquartered in Rimini. Founded in 2019, the event operates on a once-per-year, in-person format and is preparing its eighth edition on September 30 and October 1, 2026 at the Quark Hotel Milano. Its target audience is segmented into four groups: investors and hotel owners, property developers, hotel operators and international brands, and product/service suppliers, with a discounted Under 30 Pass added to attract younger delegates.

The core product is a two-day conference plus structured networking (coffee breaks, networking lunches, terrace aperitif, partners dinner, standing dinner, after-dinner party) and ancillary programs including the Hotel Chains Awards and a Roundtable Series introduced in partnership with Questex Hospitality. Pre-conference training is offered through the HVS Masterclass on Hotel Valuation led by HVS CEO Stephen Rushmore Jr. Revenue is generated via tiered conference passes (Delegate, Supplier, Investors & Hotel Owners, Under 30) priced €990-€1,490 + VAT, a Golden Pass Upgrade (+€400), the HVS Masterclass add-on (€350), and sponsorship/partnership packages from hospitality brands.

The technology stack is intentionally minimal: a standard website (ithic.it) and third-party Swoogo platform for registration and ticketing, with no proprietary software, mobile app, API, or AI components. The model is asset-light and lean (1-10 employees), relying on partner-driven distribution — most notably THRENDS, Italy's hospitality industry media outlet, which provides editorial coverage and embeds a 3-month The Bulletin trial in every pass — and on the operator's hospitality-industry relationships through Teamwork Hospitality to source speakers such as the CEOs of Radisson Hotel Group and Accor Luxe & Lifestyle, and former IMF Director Carlo Cottarelli.

Name

Italian Hospitality Investment Conference(ITHIC)

Legal name

Teamwork srl

Website

https://ithic.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ITHIC is an annual B2B conference, now in its eighth edition, that connects hospitality investors, developers, operators, and brands focused on Italian hospitality real estate investment, organized by Teamwork srl via a lean, sponsorship- and ticket-funded event model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Events / B2B Conferences

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB), Luxury Hospitality & VIP Hosting (Tables, Bottle Service, Concierge Hosts) (HSACAMAH)

Keywords

• Hospitality investment conference
• B2B networking events
• Hotel investment
• Hospitality industry events
• Business conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Pass Sales: ITHIC generates primary revenue through selling various conference pass types to attendees. The event offers tiered pricing for different audience segments including delegate passes for developers/asset managers, supplier passes for product/service providers, and specialized rates for hotel investors and young professionals under 30.
2. Sponsorship and Partnership Packages: The conference generates revenue through partnership and sponsorship arrangements with hospitality brands, operators, and service providers who wish to position their brand at the top of hospitality investments.
3. Premium Upgrades and Add-ons: Additional revenue streams include Golden Pass upgrades offering exclusive access and privileged networking, as well as HVS Masterclass add-on tickets for specialized hotel valuation training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ITHIC is an annual two-day B2B hospitality investment conference held in Italy, selling tiered conference passes to investors, developers, hotel operators, brands, and product/service providers. The event combines agenda sessions covering hospitality investment trends and capital flows with structured networking programs (Investor Lounge, networking lunches, aperitifs, dinners, roundtables) and optional add-ons including the HVS Masterclass on Hotel Valuation and the Golden Pass Upgrade.

Product overview

ITHIC (Italian Hospitality Investment Conference) is a conference and event platform organized by Teamwork srl. The core offering is the annual ITHIC conference, a two-day event focused on hospitality real estate investment in Italy. The product portfolio consists of tiered conference passes (Delegate Pass, Supplier Pass, Investors & Hotel Owners Pass, and Under 30 Pass) that provide access to the main event, networking meals, and simultaneous translation. Premium add-ons include the HVS Masterclass on Hotel Valuation (a pre-conference training) and the Golden Pass Upgrade (exclusive networking access). The conference also features the Hotel Chains Awards program and structured networking events (Coffee Breaks, Lunches, Aperitifs, Dinners, and After Dinner Party). Registration and ticketing are handled through the Swoogo platform via embedded registration links rather than a proprietary software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ITHIC Conference (Annual Two-Day Event) Italy's leading annual hospitality investment conference, a two-day event held at Quark Hotel Milano on September 30 and October 1, 2026 (eighth edition). Features agenda sessions covering trends, capital flows, and investment strategies; networking events; and business connection building for investors, developers, operators, and brands in Italian hospitality real estate.
• Delegate Pass Conference access pass for Developers, Asset Managers, Architects, Designers, and top Legal & Financial Consultants. Priced at €1,390 + 22% VAT (regularly €1,490) with early bird offer valid until July 31, 2026. Includes two-day conference access, attendees list, B2B platform, meals, networking events, simultaneous translation, and a 3-month free trial to The Bulletin.
• Supplier Pass Conference access pass strictly for Product & Service Providers (technology, design, furnishings, systems, security, marketing services). Priced at €1,490 + 22% VAT (regularly €1,590), offer valid until July 31, 2026.
• Investors & Hotel Owners Pass Special discounted pass exclusively for Hotel Owners and Investors (hotel chains not eligible). Priced at €1,190 + 22% VAT (regularly €1,590), offer valid until September 30, 2026. Includes all conference benefits at a reduced rate.
• Under 30 Pass Reduced-price access for delegates who have not yet turned 30 by the event date (September 30, 2026). Priced at €990 + 22% VAT (price locked). Requires ID verification confirming age under 30 by event date.
• HVS Masterclass on Hotel Valuation Pre-conference training masterclass on hotel valuation, led by Stephen Rushmore Jr., CEO of HVS. Available as a stand-alone ticket or as an add-on to any ITHIC conference pass. Priced at €350 + 22% VAT. Includes networking lunch and aperitif. Takes place September 29, 2026.
• Golden Pass Upgrade Premium add-on to an existing ITHIC pass, priced at +€400 + 22% VAT. Cannot be purchased separately. Includes Investor Lounge access, private Restaurant Lounge with reserved seating, guaranteed round-table seats, printed ITHIC Notes report collection, and golden lanyard status on the B2B platform.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Teamwork HospitalitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTeamwork Hospitality is the primary organizer and operator of ITHIC. Based in Rimini, Italy (Via Macanno 38 Q), they manage all conference operations including registration, speaker coordination, venue arrangements, and partner relationships. They are responsible for the overall event execution and serve as the main contact for attendees and partners.
• THRENDScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTHRENDS (The Bulletin) is Italy's hospitality industry media outlet that powers ITHIC. They provide industry coverage, publish news about Italian hospitality investments, and help promote the conference. Conference passes include a 3-month free trial to The Bulletin publication.
• HVSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVS provides the Masterclass on Hotel Valuation as an add-on to the ITHIC conference. Stephen Rushmore Jr., CEO of HVS, leads the workshop teaching participants how to value hotel developments using HVS models. The masterclass takes place September 29th, 2026 (day before main conference).
• Questex HospitalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuestex Hospitality powers the new Roundtable Series format introduced at ITHIC 2026. The format provides attendees opportunities to actively contribute, share knowledge, and engage in discussions during the conference.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HOTCO (Hotel Opportunities Investment Conference): Long-running annual hotel investment forum targeting European investors, owners, and operators — closely aligned with ITHIC's value proposition of connecting hospitality capital with project opportunities across European markets.
• IHIF (International Hotel Investment Forum): Berlin-based annual hotel investment conference organized by Questex, directly comparable to ITHIC in format and target audience (investors, developers, operators). Notably, Questex is also ITHIC's Roundtable Series partner, making IHIF both a benchmark and a potential competitor for sponsor share.

Broad incumbents

• ITB Berlin: Global travel and tourism trade show; much larger scale and broader scope, but overlaps with ITHIC in attracting international hospitality decision-makers and suppliers interested in European markets.
• MIPIM: World's largest real estate investment tradeshow held annually in Cannes; hospitality is one segment within its broader property scope. ITHIC is effectively a focused, hospitality-only regional alternative to MIPIM's investment marketplace.

Others

• HVS: Global hotel valuation and consulting firm that already partners with ITHIC via the Masterclass on Hotel Valuation; comparable as a knowledge and networking hub for hotel investors while also being a current commercial partner.
• THRENDS: Italy's hospitality industry media outlet that powers ITHIC and publishes The Bulletin; adjacent media partner that competes for the same Italian hospitality decision-maker audience year-round.

Regional players

• AHICE (Asian Hotel Industry Conference & Exposition): Asia-Pacific hospitality investment conference serving investors, developers, and operators in the APAC region; comparable business model (B2B investment forum with C-suite speakers) but geographically distinct from ITHIC's European focus.
• BIT Milano (Fiera Milano): Major Italian tourism and hospitality trade fair in Milan — ITHIC's home city — offering broader travel content but serving overlapping Italian hospitality buyers and suppliers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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