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7 Hospitality events to put on your calendar (2026)
7 Hospitality events to add to your 2026 calendar, from Singapore to London.
The year 2026 has a full calendar of hospitality conferences across the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Below is a rundown of key events:
- ILTM Asia Pacific 2026
- Cvent CONNECT 2026
- Hotel Data Conference 2026
- Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026
- EquipHotel Paris 2026
- The Hospitality Show 2026
- World Travel Market London 2026
If your team is traveling to any of these hospitality events, Holafly for Business keeps them connected on arrival.
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Hospitality events in 2026 at a glance
All seven of the best hospitality industry events run between late June and early November 2026.
| Event | Date | Location | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILTM Asia Pacific 2026 | Jun 29–Jul 2, 2026 | Singapore, Marina Bay Sands | Luxury travel and hospitality |
| Cvent CONNECT 2026 | Jul 13–16, 2026 | Nashville, TN, US | Meetings and events technology |
| Hotel Data Conference 2026 | Aug 5–7, 2026 | Nashville, TN, US | Hospitality data and analytics |
| Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026 | Sep 16–17, 2026 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Boutique and independent hotels |
| EquipHotel Paris 2026 | Nov 2–5, 2026 | Paris, France | Design, wellbeing, and tech |
| The Hospitality Show 2026 | Nov 2–4, 2026 | Miami Beach, FL, US | Hotel operations |
| World Travel Market London 2026 | Nov 3–5, 2026 | London, UK | Global travel and tourism |
ILTM Asia Pacific 2026
Jun 29–Jul 2, 2026 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore | Luxury travel and hospitality
ILTM Asia Pacific is one of the more appointment-driven hospitality networking events in the APAC luxury segment, connecting 650 brands with 650 travel advisors and 70 luxury and lifestyle media editors over four days of pre-scheduled hospitality industry meetings.
The 2026 edition features “Buzz vs. Reality” research on wellness travel trends and high-net-worth traveler behavior, with sessions covering APAC markets beyond China, including Australia, Korea, Bangladesh, and New Zealand.
Cvent CONNECT 2026
July 13–16, 2026 | Nashville, TN, US | Meetings and events technology
Cvent CONNECT is the annual gathering for meetings, events, and hospitality technology professionals: planners, hoteliers, and corporate events teams sharing strategies and getting into the latest tools in event management and marketing.
The 2026 North America edition runs in Nashville with in-person and virtual formats. On the agenda: event program strategy, attendee experience technology, and professional development.
Hotel Data Conference 2026
August 5–7, 2026 | Grand Hyatt Nashville, Nashville, TN, US | Hospitality data and analytics
Now in its 18th year, the Hotel Data Conference is the hotel industry’s dedicated gathering for data professionals, structured around Harness (surfacing decision-ready insights), Discover (expert perspectives from industry voices), and Connect (ideas and intelligence for stronger operations).
Registration is $1,350 through July 15, rising to $1,800 thereafter.
Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026
September 16–17, 2026 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL, US | Boutique and independent hotels
The Independent Hotel Show Miami is a business event for boutique, luxury, and independent hotel operators in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The 2026 edition runs at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with 200+ brands showcasing products and services for independent operators.
A seminar program offers expert insights and actionable solutions for modern hoteliers, with a format focused on peer exchange and relationship-building.
EquipHotel Paris 2026
November 2–5, 2026 | Paris, France | Design, wellbeing, and tech
EquipHotel is Europe’s largest hospitality trade show, drawing 80,000 professionals, 1,200 exhibitors, and attendees from 133 countries. The 2026 edition runs under the theme “Hospitality in Motion,” with thematic pavilions covering tech and services, design, wellbeing, and foodservice.
On the agenda: procurement strategy, capital project planning, and where design, food and beverage, and hospitality technology are heading for independent operators and hotel groups.
The Hospitality Show 2026
November 2–4, 2026 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL, US | Hotel operations
The Hospitality Show, powered by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), brings together owners, operators, and solution providers across six themed pavilions: Design, Food and Beverage, Commercial, Hospitality Services and Strategy, Technology, and Operations. A Center Stage on the expo floor serves as the single venue for industry sessions.
Networking includes the Miami Nights Party on November 2, and the show participates in the “Quest Zero” initiative, which aims to achieve net-zero emissions in the hospitality industry by 2050.
World Travel Market London 2026
November 3–5, 2026 | ExCeL London, London, UK | Global travel and tourism
WTM London is one of the world’s largest travel and tourism events, drawing 46,500 attendees and 4,112 exhibitors from 180+ countries. The 2026 edition brings together 5,500 world-class buyers and facilitates 39,000+ meetings across the three days.
Sessions and meetings span the full scope of the global travel and hospitality industry, from destination boards and hotel groups to technology providers and travel media. The event runs under the “#TravelPower” banner, with a focus on global industry connections and what’s shaping the future of travel.
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