<p><span class="p-body"><i>Conference Delivers Insights, Networking, and Deal-Making May 31 - June 2 in NYC</i></span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><i>Co-Located Event, BxR - Brand x Residential, Dedicated to Investment, Development, and Strategy within Branded Residences</i></span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>NEW YORK, February 4, 2026 – </b>The 48th annual <a href="https://www.ihifamericas.com/?utm_source=press_release&amp;utm_medium=2-4&amp;utm_campaign=nyuihif_2026&amp;utm_id=nyuihif_2026" target="_blank"><b>NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum</b></a><b> </b>(NYU IHIF) (formerly NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference), operated by Questex, a leading information services and event company, in partnership with the <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/"><b>NYU School of Professional Studies</b></a><b> (NYU SPS)</b> and its <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/jonathan-m-tisch-center-of-hospitality.html"><b>Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality</b></a>, today announces <b>Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner,&nbsp;SkyBridge and Founder and Chairman,&nbsp;SALT</b> will deliver the keynote address. NYU IHIF takes place on May 31 - June 2, 2026 at the New York Marriott Marquis in NYC.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Scaramucci is a financier, lawyer, broadcaster and former White House Communications Director. His address “Unbreakable Resilience: An Insider’s Perspective on Power, Communications and Business” will provide a rare insider’s view into&nbsp;<b>how geopolitical forces and societal dynamics are shaping today’s U.S. markets.</b> Drawing on his experience across global finance, media and government, he will explore&nbsp;<b>what resilience truly means for leaders and businesses navigating volatility and uncertainty.&nbsp;</b></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">With the theme “Sharpening the Edge,” NYU IHIF brings the industry together to examine the forces shaping the market. In a selective capital environment, the advantage no longer comes from deal flow alone. It comes from disciplined underwriting, smarter asset management, technology-enabled insight and the ability to act decisively when opportunity appears. From investment strategy and asset optimization to development, experience, and destination growth, the program connects big-picture perspectives with practical execution. NYU IHIF is where the next chapter of hospitality is defined. <a href="https://www.ihifamericas.com/ihifamericascom/schedule?utm_source=press_release&amp;utm_medium=2-4&amp;utm_campaign=nyuihif_2026&amp;utm_id=nyuihif_2026" target="_blank"><b>View the conference program here</b></a>.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">“For close to 50 years, NYU IHIF has been the definitive forum for hospitality investment,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;<b>Jonathan M. Tisch, retired Executive Chairman of Loews Hotels &amp; Co., and Chairman Emeritus, NYU IHIF.&nbsp;</b>&nbsp;“It brings together visionary leaders, active investors and global stakeholders to share insight, build relationships and drive the industry forward.”</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">NYU IHIF will deliver unparalleled thought leadership through keynotes, general sessions, workshops and networking events. The conference will convene 2,200 attendees comprising of leading hotel brands, operators, developers, government representatives, advisors and professional services including over 450 global investors across a range of capital types representing over $132B assets under management.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">“Held annually in&nbsp;<b>New York City</b>, the global epicenter of finance and real estate, NYU IHIF is a must-attend forum for understanding where the hospitality industry is headed,” said <b>Alexi Khajavi, Group President Hospitality, Questex</b>. “We are very pleased to welcome Anthony Scaramucci to our program. He will provide attendees with insight into the intersection of finance, power and global markets.”&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">NYU IHIF will feature more than <a href="https://www.ihifamericas.com/ihifamericascom/sponsors" target="_blank"><b>80 leading companies</b></a> introducing the latest ventures, investments and innovations redefining guest experiences, operational efficiency and deal structures.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">A series of networking events and spaces will connect executives, investors and operators to foster partnerships and collaborations via strategic roundtables, interactive sessions, an investor lounge, content-led networking sessions and unique networking events. Fifty percent of the event space will be dedicated to one-on-one networking.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">NYU IHIF supports the future of hospitality investment. A share of proceeds from the event will help fund student scholarships at the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and further support the program’s mission of educating and preparing future leaders and innovators for careers in global hospitality management, travel and tourism.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">“NYU IHIF has long been the gathering place for the hospitality industry’s most influential leaders, alongside the students who represent its future. The conference offers a powerful opportunity to explore where the industry is headed and how it continues to evolve as a driving force in the global economy,” said <b>Nicolas Graf, Associate Dean of the Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.</b></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Additionally, the second edition of <a href="https://www.bxrevent.com/?utm_source=press_release&amp;utm_medium=2-4&amp;utm_campaign=nyuihif_2026&amp;utm_id=nyuihif_2026" target="_blank"><b>BxR - Brand x Residential</b></a><b>,</b> which is<b> </b>dedicated entirely to investment, development and strategy within branded residences, will be co-located with NYU IHIF for one full day of programming on June 2. The event will bring together 200 branded residential pioneers and investors to connect, deploy capital and drive developments forward to build iconic branded residences of the future.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>Early-bird registration is open through February 6. <a href="https://www.ihifamericas.com/ihifamericascom/registration?utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=HI-Show-NYU+IHIIC&amp;oly_enc_id=0028E7615390J4E" target="_blank">Click here to register</a>.</b></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">For sponsorship opportunities, contact Robert Britt at <a href="mailto:rbritt@questex.com" target="_blank"><b>rbritt@questex.com</b></a>.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">For media registration, contact Meryl Franzman at <a href="mailto:mfranzman@questex.com" target="_blank"><b>mfranzman@questex.com</b></a>.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Stay connected with the NYU IHIF on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyu-ihif" target="_blank"><b>LinkedIn</b></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nyu_ihif" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a> and <a href="https://x.com/NYUIHIF" target="_blank"><b>X</b></a>.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>About Questex<br> </b>Questex&nbsp;fuels&nbsp;exceptional&nbsp;business&nbsp;connections—where&nbsp;every buyer and seller interaction matters. Through&nbsp;live events<b>&nbsp;</b>enriched with&nbsp;data insights&nbsp;and&nbsp;active&nbsp;year-round&nbsp;digital communities, we deliver&nbsp;measurable results.&nbsp;It happens here.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>About the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality<br> </b>The NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, now celebrating nearly 30 years of academic excellence, is a leading center for the study of hospitality, travel, and tourism. Founded in 1995, the Tisch Center was established in response to the growing need for undergraduate and graduate education in hospitality and tourism. Its cutting-edge curricula attract bright, motivated students who seek to become leaders in their fields. The Tisch Center is home to the Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub), which will foster entrepreneurship and creative solutions for the industries it serves. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/jonathan-m-tisch-center-of-hospitality.html"><b>sps.nyu.edu/tisch</b></a><u>.</u></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>Media Contacts:</b></span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>Michael DeMeo</b><br> <b><a href="mailto:michael.demeo@nyu.edu" target="_blank">michael.demeo@nyu.edu</a></b></span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>Ahna Holloran</b><br> NYU IHIF<br> <a href="mailto:aholloran@questex.com" target="_blank"><b>aholloran@questex.com</b></a></span></p>