Browsing: Trade Shows and Conferences

News, features and articles written by the IHS tea and our knowledgable contributors on the topic of trade shows and conferences, specifically in the hospitality sector.

Independent Hotel Show Miami returns September 16–17, 2026, bringing together luxury, boutique, and independent hoteliers with 200+ exhibiting brands. Whether you are attending or exhibiting, these ten tips will help you set clear goals, book the right meetings, and turn two days on the show floor into real business results. Register free using the Inside Hospitality Solutions code.

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HITEC 2026 rode into San Antonio, bringing together more than 6,100 hospitality tech professionals and 400+ exhibitors to separate AI hype from true operational reality. From terrifying cybersecurity warnings to human-centric guest experience strategies and groundbreaking trade show floor innovations, our comprehensive recap covers the standout trends, tools, and startup winners defining the future of hotel operations.

AAHOACON26 brought over 5,300 attendees to Philadelphia for a deep dive into the “Liberty, Legacy, and Leadership” of hotel ownership. From practical AI tools to massive utility savings and a look at the next generation of hospitality talent, we recap the top highlights from the trade show floor and the main stage.

Boutique Design New York (BDNY) 2025 returned to the Javits Center with record-breaking energy, drawing over 16,000 professionals to explore the future of experiential hospitality. From woodland-inspired immersive stages to carbon-neutral manufacturing breakthroughs from brands like Duravit, this year’s show proved that sustainability and operational efficiency are now inseparable from high-end design. Read our full recap to discover the standout suppliers, including innovators like Simply Tables and Aquafire, and see the trends that will define hotel interiors in 2026.

The third annual Hospitality Show 2025 in Denver provided crucial insights into navigating a volatile global market and accelerating operational excellence. Featuring over 350 exhibitors and 100+ speakers, the event emphasized the urgent need for agility. This recap covers the sobering economic assessment from Tanto Capital Partners, the essential alignment among ownership, brand, and operator, and a deep dive into standout suppliers and award-winning tech.

The 2025 Independent Hotel Show Miami experienced a 30% surge in attendance, confirming its status as the premier event for boutique, luxury, and independent hoteliers. Read the recap for highlights on the dynamic seminar program—featuring sessions on AI-powered guest experiences and F&B strategy—and discover the innovative supplier solutions, from water savings technology to linen tracking, that are driving efficiency and profitability across the independent sector.

The world’s largest and oldest hospitality technology conference, HITEC, brought nearly 6,000 professionals to Indianapolis. This recap highlights the most innovative companies on the tradeshow floor, the winners of the E20X pitch competition, and a sneak peek at HITEC 2026.

Ready to grow your hospitality business? Learn 10 compelling reasons why suppliers should exhibit at Independent Hotel Show Miami 2025. Discover how to engage with a targeted audience of luxury, boutique, and independent hoteliers and seize opportunities in a booming market.