bnetwork Accelerates European Growth with the Acquisition of HMI Europe

bnetwork, a leading provider of accommodation management solutions for the global events industry, today announced the acquisition of Hotel Management International Europe (HMI Europe), a specialist in accommodation management and venue sourcing based in Switzerland and the European arm of HMI Canada. Following this acquisition, the entity will operate under the name bnetwork Switzerland.

This strategic move supports bnetwork’s ongoing growth strategy and reflects the company’s ambition to strengthen its leading position in event accommodation management across Europe. bnetwork Switzerland will commercialise the full range of services previously offered by HMI Europe, as well as the entire portfolio of bnetwork solutions, thus providing Swiss organisations with direct access to a more comprehensive set of tailored accommodation and event services.

“Our acquisition of HMI Europe and closer ties with HMI Canada mark a significant step forward for bnetwork,” said Stéphane Filone and Stéphane Teboul, Co-Founders of bnetwork. “The creation of bnetwork Switzerland enhances our capabilities and global reach, allowing us to deliver even more agile, responsible solutions for our clients and partners.”

Conrad Doucet, President & Co-Owner of HMI and Luc Myre, Executive Vice President & Co-Owner of HMI, commented: “HMI Europe has built its reputation on trusted relationships and high-quality service. We are confident bnetwork is the ideal partner to carry this legacy forward. With the launch of bnetwork Switzerland, our clients and teams will benefit from an expanded service offering and greater opportunities.”

By integrating HMI Europe, bnetwork strengthens its expertise in the Swiss and wider European markets. The enhanced partnership with HMI Canada enables new synergies between European and North American teams, supporting the evolving needs of today’s event organisers and ensuring unified, seamless support across all regions.

“HMI brings deep local knowledge and trusted relationships in Switzerland and across Europe, perfectly complementing bnetwork’s international reach and operational scale,” said Leonor Lopes Gil, Group Managing Director of bnetwork.

Laurent Riva, Managing Director of bnetwork Switzerland, added: “bnetwork Switzerland opens new doors for our teams and our clients – access to advanced technology, a wider network, and continued personalised service. We are excited to contribute to bnetwork’s international vision and to offer the full spectrum of services to the Swiss market.”

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, bnetwork now supports over 150 events annually, generating around 1.5 million overnight stays through a network of 2,400 hotel partners and teams based in major European cities. Its proprietary technology and local expertise streamline the booking experience for organisers and participants, reflecting bnetwork’s ongoing commitment to resilience, innovation, and exceptional service.

Among the major events and clients supported by bnetwork are Informa, RX Global, MWC Barcelona and Festival de Cannes. The company also works across a diverse range of event types, including international trade shows, congresses, corporate meetings and sporting events.

HMI Canada is also celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, supporting over 500 programmes annually worldwide with its venue finding and event management expertise.

Published by Meeting Media Company, the publisher of Headquarters Magazine (HQ) – a leading international publication based in Brussels, serving the global MICE industry and association community.