Inside M&I Private: Independent Brands that make a Big Impression

This intimate event is where independent hotels, family-run businesses and distinctive brands are given the room to breathe, and show that personality, care and individuality often matter more than size. Created for boutique hotels, independent properties and buyers seeking venues with real character, M&I Private is leading a quiet revolution. As with all M&I events, carefully matched meetings replace crowded exhibition halls, and thoughtful networking takes precedence over spectacle. The result is a format that respects time, rewards individuality, and consistently delivers real value.

Why Buyers Choose M&I Private

For buyers, M&I Private is as much about discovery as it is about connection. It offers access to distinctive venues and hospitality brands that might otherwise be lost among larger names. Each meeting becomes an opportunity to uncover properties with a story – venues that are as memorable as the experiences they host. M&I Private gives distinctive hotels the space to stand out, free from the shadow of established names. For buyers, the real advantage lies in building an encyclopaedic understanding of the market, discovering hotels of every size, style and personality, and being able to offer more of the little-known gems, quirky properties, and distinctive offerings that suit their clients’ personalities. As with all M&I events, M&I Private blends business with experience and doesn’t skimp on the personal touch. Networking activities are balanced with cultural and social moments that turn professional encounters into genuine relationships, while offering insight into destinations buyers may not otherwise experience. Buyers return because the event delivers something increasingly rare: new perspectives, broader portfolios, and connections with exceptional venues that are often missed in the wider marketplace.

Why Suppliers Invest in M&I Private

M&I Private connects suppliers with buyers who already value what they offer. Independent brands and family-run properties benefit from an environment where individuality is recognised rather than diluted. There is time to tell a story, explain a philosophy, and present something genuinely different. Here, distinction becomes a commercial strength. But it’s not only about visibility. It’s about being seen by the right people. M&I Private brings buyers who are actively seeking character, flexibility and authenticity, rather than uniformity. Conversations are informed and purposeful, led by professionals who understand the value of independent hospitality and who are looking for partners, not just providers. M&I’s carefully curated format creates the conditions for quality conversation in inspiring settings. Without the noise of a crowded exhibition hall, relationships develop naturally, and discussions go further than availability and pricing. Meetings become enquiries. Enquiries become relationships. And relationships often extend well beyond the event itself. For many suppliers, M&I Private offers a rare chance to connect with like-minded hoteliers from around the world, to exchange ideas and experience, and to belong to a space where independence is not just welcomed, but celebrated.

Mutually Beneficial

What unites buyers and suppliers at M&I Private is a shared respect for craft, whether in hospitality, in building relationships, or simply in how business should be done. This is an event defined not by volume, but by value. And not by transactions, but by trust. For those who believe the future of MICE lies in character, care and connection, M&I Private continues to lead, quietly and confidently.  Join us 18-21 October 2026 in Kitzbuhel, where we will meet, network and enjoy the magic of the glorious Tyrolean Alps together. For more information about what to expect, take a look at our round-up of 2025’s Davos event.