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AHC Manchester: Investors target execution as the hotel industry navigates economic uncertainty

Artificial intelligence and operational discipline were central themes across discussions at the hospitality investment conference
Aerial view of the city centre of Manchester with the Beetham Tower and Manchester Central Convention Complex, where the hospitality industry gathered for the Annual Hospitality Conference. (Getty Images)
Aerial view of the city centre of Manchester with the Beetham Tower and Manchester Central Convention Complex, where the hospitality industry gathered for the Annual Hospitality Conference. (Getty Images)
CoStar Analytics
September 22, 2026 | 6:00 AM

Disciplined investment, operational excellence and artificial intelligence emerged as the dominant themes at this year's Annual Hospitality Conference in Manchester, where industry leaders expressed confidence in the long-term outlook for hotels despite mounting cost pressures and a subdued economic backdrop.

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