Registration is officially open for The Hospitality Show, taking place Nov. 2–4 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla. Produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association, The Hospitality Show brings together hotel owners, operators, management companies, franchisees and hospitality leaders for three days focused on operating hotels more efficiently and profitably.
“The Hospitality Show is the only event bringing together the entire hotel ecosystem with a dedicated focus on the business of operating hotels,” AHLA President and CEO Rosanna Maietta said in a statement. “At a time of rapid change across hospitality, this has become one of the industry’s most important events for decision-makers looking to gain insights, build partnerships, and maximize hotel operations.”
The 2026 conference program will feature some of hospitality’s most influential leaders discussing the forces shaping the future of the industry—from brand-owner dynamics and labor pressures to new insights into guest expectations, case studies in operational excellence, best practices in implementing AI-powered technology, and experiential demand drivers.
Featured speakers on the Visionary Stage, hosting top industry leaders, include:
- Chris Nassetta, president and CEO, Hilton, in conversation on leading a global hotel company through unprecedented industry change.
- Thom Geshay, president and CEO, Davidson Hospitality Group, providing a unique perspective on leading successful hotels while moderating the conversation with Nassetta.
- Duncan Wardle, former head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel, and Disney Parks, sharing how hotels can use creativity, storytelling, and immersive experiences to transform guest engagement.
- Gilda Perez-Alvarado, group chief strategy officer of Accor, will share insights on how strategic partnerships are evolving beyond traditional sponsorships to help hospitality brands connect with new audiences and drive demand.
“The Hospitality Show was built for the people running hospitality every day,” said Alexi Khajavi, group president, hospitality and operational real estate, Questex. “As the industry continues to evolve rapidly, hospitality leaders are looking for smarter ways to optimize time, revenue, guest experience, operational efficiency, technology, and workforce strategy. The Hospitality Show brings those conversations, solutions, and connections together in one place.”
New for 2026, The Hospitality Show is introducing several onsite experience enhancements designed to help attendees navigate the event more efficiently and maximize their time onsite, including:
- Six solution-drivenpavilions: Dedicated expo floor areas for design, food & beverage, commercial, hospitality services & strategy, technology and operations
- New pavilion lounges: Focused networking spaces designed for more intentional business conversations across key hospitality sectors
- One center stage: A centralized stage bringing together the industry’s biggest operational trends, insights, and thought leadership sessions in one location
Featured 2026 sponsors include: 365 Retail Markets, Ace Parking, Actabl, Avendra International, Best Western International, Chobani, Cintas, Curve Hospitality, DIRECTV, Ecolab, Entegra, Ephoca, Foodbuy Hospitality, Guestworldwide, A Sysco Company, HD Supply, LG Electronics, L'Occitane, Nespresso Professional, Oracle, Plainscraft, Procter & Gamble Professional, Silverock Hospitality, Skechers, TPV-USA (Philips Professional), Transworld Services, Unilever, VSR Cloud Communications, and WorldVue Connect.
Best value registration rates are now open through July 6. For more information on how to sponsor or register, visit the hospitalityshow.com.
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