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Hospitality Conferences 2026: Key Events You Should Know
If you’re looking for hospitality conferences in 2026, travel trade shows in 2026, or events to connect with suppliers, OTAs, technology providers, investors, and operators, this guide keeps it simple:
20 events with dates, city, focus, and official links.
Quick calendar: 20 hospitality and travel events in 2026
Sorted by date. Click each event name to confirm the agenda, registration, and venue on the official site.
| Event | Date (2026) | City | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALIS (Americas Lodging Investment Summit) | January 26-28 | Los Angeles, USA | Hotel investment, deal flow, capital |
| FITUR | January 21-25 | Madrid, Spain | Global tourism, destinations, hospitality |
| ANATO Vitrina Turística | February 25-27 | Bogotá, Colombia | LATAM, B2B business, travel product |
| ITB Berlin | March 3-5 | Berlin, Germany | Global travel trade, distribution |
| WTM Latin America | April 14-16 | São Paulo, Brazil | B2B travel, buyers and suppliers |
| Tianguis Turístico México | April 27-30 | Acapulco, Mexico | Tourism business, destinations, lodging |
| Arabian Travel Market (ATM) | May 4-7 | Dubai, UAE | Global tourism, MENA, luxury and tech |
| HD Expo + Conference | May 3-7 | Las Vegas, USA | Hospitality design, FF&E, trends |
| IMEX Frankfurt | May 19-21 | Frankfurt, Germany | MICE, meetings, corporate events |
| NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum (NYU IHIF) | May 31-June 2 | New York City, USA | Investment, trends, strategy |
| HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference | June 16-17 | San Antonio, USA | Revenue, hotel sales and marketing |
| HITEC | June 16-19 | Indianapolis, USA | Hospitality tech, PMS, AI, integrations |
| Hotel Data Conference (HDC) | August 12-14 | Nashville, USA | Data, distribution, demand, pricing |
| The Lodging Conference | September 14-17 | Phoenix, USA | Owners, investors, management and operations |
| Equipotel | September 15-18 | São Paulo, Brazil | LATAM hospitality, products and solutions |
| WTM London | November 3-5 | London, UK | Global travel trade, B2B deals |
| BDNY (Boutique Design New York) | November 8-9 | New York City, USA | Boutique design, vendors, trends |
| Phocuswright Conference | November 17-19 | San Diego, USA | Travel tech, innovation, distribution |
| IBTM World | November 17-19 | Barcelona, Spain | MICE, events, global buyers |
| ILTM Cannes | December 7-10 | Cannes, France | Luxury travel and premium hospitality |
How to pick fast (in 30 seconds)
Investment: ALIS, NYU IHIF
LATAM: ANATO, WTM LatAm, Equipotel
MICE: IMEX, IBTM
Design: HD Expo, BDNY
Key events in LATAM and Spain
ANATO Vitrina Turística (Bogotá)
If your business is in Latin America (hotels, serviced apartments, DMCs, technology, or distribution), ANATO is one of the most efficient stops for B2B meetings and regional deal-making. It’s ideal for partnerships, tour operators, and demand insights. Official site: vitrinaturistica.anato.org.
WTM Latin America (São Paulo)
A long-running B2B show for closing deals with buyers and suppliers across the region. If you sell to hotels or work with distribution, it often pays off thanks to volume and decision-makers in one place. Official site: WTM Latin America.
Tianguis Turístico México (Acapulco)
A strong pick if your focus is Mexico: destinations, hotel brands, independent properties, agencies, OTAs, and event planners. Official site: tianguisturistico.com.
Equipotel (São Paulo)
If you’re looking for procurement, services, solutions, and hospitality trends in LATAM, Equipotel is a major regional benchmark. Official site: equipotel.com.br.
FITUR (Madrid)
One of the biggest shows in the Spanish-speaking calendar. It brings visibility, networking, and a clear view of trends by destination, product, and segment. Official site: ifema.es/fitur.
Hotel tech and distribution
HITEC (USA)
If your agenda is tech (PMS, channel managers, AI, smart locks, payments, integrations), HITEC is usually where you’ll find the highest density of serious vendors in one place. Official site: hitec.org.
Phocuswright Conference (USA)
Strong focus on travel tech, distribution, trends, and startups. Useful if you want to understand where online booking is heading and how it impacts both direct and indirect revenue.
Official site: phocuswrightconference.com.
ITB Berlin (Germany)
ITB is a global travel trade powerhouse: destinations, airlines, OTAs, technology, and hospitality. If you want to expand your international network, it’s hard to beat. Official site: itb.com.
WTM London (United Kingdom)
Another leading global show for B2B deals, especially valuable if you work with European markets. Official site: WTM London.
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Investment and hotel development
ALIS (Los Angeles)
If your focus is investment, expansion, franchising, or financing, ALIS is known for attracting decision-makers. Great for mapping capital and taking the market’s pulse. Official site: alisconference.com.
NYU IHIF (New York City)
A strong event for strategy, asset management, technology, and performance. Info page:
NYU IHIF.
Design, procurement, and guest experience
HD Expo + Conference (Las Vegas)
Focused on hospitality design, FF&E, architecture, interiors, and suppliers. If you’re renovating, opening, or repositioning a property, this one can be a strong ROI play. Official site: hdexpo.com.
BDNY (New York City)
Boutique and lifestyle-focused: suppliers, trends, and a more curated networking crowd. Official site: bdny.com.
ILTM Cannes (France)
If you operate in luxury (or want to understand how luxury sells and distributes), ILTM Cannes is a top reference. Official site: iltm.com/cannes.
MICE and corporate travel
IMEX Frankfurt (Germany)
If your hotel relies on corporate travel, groups, or conventions, IMEX is one of the most relevant events to meet buyers and track what’s changing in the segment. Official site: imex-frankfurt.com.
IBTM World (Barcelona)
A key MICE calendar date: buyers, destinations, hotels, event tech, and suppliers. Official site: ibtmworld.com.
Arabian Travel Market (Dubai)
Beyond general travel, ATM has a meaningful business events component (and a very active MENA market). Official site: WTM – ATM.
Planning which hospitality conferences 2026 to attend can significantly impact partnerships, visibility and revenue opportunities.
Frequently asked questions about hospitality events in 2026
Which events make sense for a small or boutique hotel?
If your priority is product and guest experience: BDNY and HD Expo. If you want partnerships and distribution: ITB or WTM. If you want technology you can apply to operations: HITEC.
What’s best for LATAM?
For direct impact in LATAM, a strong combo is often: ANATO + WTM Latin America + Equipotel. If Mexico is your focus, add Tianguis Turístico.
How do I prep meetings so the event pays for itself?
Show up with 3 clear objectives, a list of 20 target contacts, and a 15-second pitch. Pre-book meetings, and keep 20% of your time open for hallway networking: that’s where the best connections happen.
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