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The seminar program for Independent Hotel Show Miami 2025 features two education areas on the show floor – Innovation Stage and Business Center. The location is noted under each session title. All sessions over the two-day event are included with attendee registration.

Please note that the program is sorted by day. Select the day(s) of interest below to see all programming available for that day.

11:00 AM
  1. Business Center
    Do Not Disturb. Session in development.

    Sponsored by:

    1Concier logo

11:30 AM
  1. Innovation Stage
    Let’s be real—your guests are on property, they’re hungry, they’ve got a phone in their hand… and they’re still ordering from DoorDash or Uber Eats. What are we doing? This unapologetic session rips t ...

    Sponsored by:

    ephoca logo

12:00 PM
  1. Business Center
    Today’s travelers rely heavily on Google when deciding where to stay, whether they’re searching for hotels nearby, comparing reviews, or browsing photos. Yet many properties remain invisible or misrep ...

    Sponsored by:

    Mission Morph logo

12:30 PM
  1. Innovation Stage
    Do Not Disturb. Session in development.

    Sponsored by:

    ephoca logo

1:00 PM
  1. Business Center
    Do Not Disturb. Session in development.
1:30 PM
  1. Innovation Stage
    Do Not Disturb. Session in development.

    Sponsored by:

    ephoca logo

2:00 PM
  1. Business Center
    Do Not Disturb. Session in development.

    Sponsored by:

    Lighthouse logo

2:30 PM
  1. Innovation Stage
    In an era where every guest expects bespoke experiences, how do independent hotels truly differentiate themselves? This session cuts through the buzzwords to define and demonstrate the power of hyper- ...

    Sponsored by:

    ephoca logo

3:30 PM
  1. Innovation Stage
    From aesthetic Instagram Reels and personality-led storytelling to branded podcasts and curated newsletters, the way hotels build awareness and drive bookings is evolving fast. In today’s fragmented m ...

    Sponsored by:

    ephoca logo

10:30 AM
  1. Innovation Stage
    Long viewed as an alternative asset class, a rash of institutional capital has gravitated towards hotels as consumers increasingly prioritize spend on experiences over physical goods. Independent hote ...

    Sponsored by:

    ephoca logo

11:00 AM
  1. Business Center
    Well-being is no longer a luxury, it’s a responsibility. From individual experiences to global social consciousness, how can brands elevate their spa offerings to serve a greater purpose within the ho ...

    Sponsored by:

    L OCCITANE

11:30 AM
  1. Innovation Stage
    Do Not Disturb. Session in development.

    Sponsored by:

    ephoca logo

12:00 PM
  1. Business Center
    Do Not Disturb. Session in development.

    Sponsored by:

    SiteMinder logo

1:30 PM
  1. Innovation Stage
    Human trafficking is a crime that thrives in secrecy—and too often, that secrecy unfolds in places we least expect, including within the hospitality industry. In this eye-opening presentation, Tom Ruc ...

    Sponsored by:

    ephoca logo

2:30 PM
  1. Innovation Stage
    Do Not Disturb. Session in development.

    Sponsored by:

    ephoca logo