The annual Hospitality Finance & Economics Conference (HFE) serves as a dynamic platform for academics and industry experts to share knowledge and insights. With its intimate setting, the conference fosters in-depth presentations and robust discussions on each paper. While the primary focus remains on real estate topics, we encourage participation from experts in finance, economics, and hospitality to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and stimulate global dialogue.
In collaboration with the Hitotsubashi University (Japan) of Urban Space & Real Estate Analysis Research Center and the National University of Singapore's Institute of Real Estate & Urban Studies (IREUS), the 9th edition of the HFE Conference will be taking place in Lausanne!
The conference will be held at EHL Campus Lausanne, Switzerland. Designed by students, for students, EHL Campus Lausanne reinvents the university life experience by balancing academics and innovation with fine dining and great leisure activities. The eco-friendly site creates a sense of harmony with the natural environment and openness to the local community. It facilitates spontaneous interactions between students, professors, and visitors from many backgrounds.
The city of Lausanne boasts a perfect location in the centre of Europe, surrounded by vineyards, picturesque historic towns and castles, scenic Lake Geneva, as well as offering a number of renowned restaurants and hotels. Attendees are advised to book hotel rooms at their convenience. The school is 70 kilometres from Geneva International Airport, 200 kilometres from Zurich International Airport and 9 kilometres from Lausanne Train Station. Both the airports have frequent and convenient train connections to Lausanne.
Conference Programme
Day 1: Monday 7 July 2025
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Day 2: Tuesday 8 July 2025
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We are honored to welcome two leading experts from academia and industry for keynote lectures:
Senior Vice President of Research Founding Director of the SHARE Center STR
Call for Papers
Topics for paper submission
We invite the submission of empirical/experimental papers and well-crafted case studies. Authors are requested to submit papers that have not been previously published or accepted for publication in any journal. We particularly welcome contributions from Ph.D. students in the advanced stages of their studies. While we accept extended abstracts, please note that full paper submissions will be required several weeks before the conference day.
The conference seeks to highlight, though not exclusively, topics in the realms of real estate and finance, including but not limited to:
Implications of demographic changes for real estate markets
Property bubble
Impacts of the high-interest rate regime on real estate markets
Challenges and opportunities regarding the transition to net zero
Housing affordability
ESG in investment, financing, development, and operations
Data analytics & predictive modelling
Impact of artificial intelligence on real estate markets
Globalisation of the property market and international investment flows
ESG in investment, financing, development, and operations
Data analytics & predictive modelling
Impact of artificial intelligence on real estate markets
Globalization of the property market and international investment flows
Who should apply ?
We invite you to submit papers to be considered for presentation at its 9th Hospitality Finance & Economics Conference. Please note that:
All areas related to finance and real estate are welcome.
Papers with a hospitality-focus are encouraged but not mandatory.
Empirical / experimental papers – and well-developed case studies are welcome
We ask you not to submit a paper that has been accepted for publication in a journal.
We particularly encourage submissions by PhD students in advanced stages of their studies.
Presenters of accepted papers should agree to act as discussants and ample time will be provided for paper sessions.
Information on Paper Submissions
Paper Submission*
14 March 2025
Paper Acceptance Decision
By 11 April 2025
Registration Deadline
31 May 2025
*If submitting an Extended Abstract, kindly take note that the deadline for Full Paper submission is 20 June 2025.
Email title: HFE Paper Submission Content: Names of all authors (please indicate the contact author), Paper title, Contact author's affiliation and Email address. Attachment: Paper or abstract
Registration Benefits
Certificate of Presentation
Admission to all sessions, including Keynote sessions
Admission to Closing Event Dinner
Refreshments during morning and afternoon coffee breaks
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