Hotel operators are balancing technology investments with changing guest expectations, workforce pressures and new revenue opportunities. Those priorities will take center stage at The Hospitality Show 2026, scheduled for November 2 to 4 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida. Produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the conference brings together hotel owners, operators, management companies, franchisees, investors and technology leaders to examine practical approaches for improving hotel performance.

The newly announced speaker lineup reflects the industry's broad decision-making community. Executives from Hilton, Sandals Resorts International, Accor, Davidson Hospitality Group, Highgate, BWH Hotel Group and the IHG Owners Association will join representatives from education, hospitality technology and industry organizations. Featured speakers include Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta, Sandals Executive Chairman Adam Stewart, Accor Group Chief Strategy Officer Gilda Perez-Alvarado and former Disney Head of Innovation and Creativity Duncan Wardle. Organizers stated that additional speakers will be announced as the conference program develops.

Conference sessions are expected to address issues that continue to influence hotel investment and day-to-day management. Topics include artificial intelligence, labor, food and beverage strategy, commercial performance, guest expectations and hotel efficiency. Planned discussions also include a conversation with Chris Nassetta, perspectives from hotel owners on growth strategies, brand relationships and partnerships connected to major travel demand drivers such as the FIFA World Cup.

Technology remains closely tied to many of these business priorities. Hotel companies are evaluating AI, connected platforms and automation alongside guest service improvements and revenue management, making industry forums increasingly relevant for leaders responsible for both technology strategy and property performance. The conference's mix of hospitality executives and technology voices reflects that convergence.

Travel and Hospitality Tech Outlook serves as a media partner because the conference agenda aligns with the publication's editorial coverage of hospitality technology, hotel operations, guest experience platforms and AI applications. Its readership includes executives evaluating digital tools and business strategies across the travel and lodging sector. Reporting on the event extends discussions beyond the conference venue by examining how emerging technologies and executive decisions influence hotel performance across the industry.

The 2026 edition of The Hospitality Show illustrates how hotel leaders are bringing technology, commercial planning and property management into a single conversation. That combination is likely to generate practical insights for organizations preparing investment and modernization strategies for the coming year. 

For more information or to register, visit thehospitalityshow.com.