Registration Opens for The Hospitality Show Scheduled for November in Miami Beach

The Hospitality Show, produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), will bring together hotel owners, operators, management companies, franchisees, and hospitality leaders for a three-day event focused on hotel operations and performance optimization. The conference program will cover topics such as brand-owner dynamics, labor pressures, guest expectations, operational case studies, best practices in implementing AI-powered technology, and experiential demand drivers.

The Visionary Stage will feature Chris Nassetta, President & CEO of Hilton, discussing leadership through industry change; Thom Geshay, President & CEO of Davidson Hospitality Group, moderating a conversation with Nassetta and sharing perspectives on hotel leadership; Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel, and Disney Parks, addressing creativity, storytelling, and immersive experiences in guest engagement; and Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Group Chief Strategy Officer of Accor, discussing the evolution of strategic partnerships in hospitality.

New onsite experience enhancements for 2026 include six solution-driven pavilions dedicated to Design, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Hospitality Services & Strategy, Technology, and Operations. Pavilion lounges will provide networking spaces for business conversations across hospitality sectors. The event will also feature One Center Stage, a centralized area for operational trends, insights, and thought leadership sessions.

Sponsors for the 2026 event 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.

Registration rates are available through July 6, 2026. Additional information is available on the event website.