BLLA’s 2026 Hospitality & Travel Industry Event Calendar

Your go-to guide to the conversations, forums, and gatherings shaping hospitality and travel in the year ahead.

Each year brings a new rhythm to the hospitality and travel industry: new ideas, new markets, and new opportunities to connect in meaningful ways. For boutique hospitality professionals in particular, industry events remain one of the most valuable spaces to exchange insight, explore emerging trends, and engage with the broader global community shaping travel and lodging.

This 2026 event calendar reflects a curated selection of hospitality and travel conferences, forums, and gatherings taking place around the world. While not intended to be exhaustive, this list highlights events that consistently attract forward-thinking leaders across boutique, luxury, lifestyle, and independent hospitality.

Alongside these industry gatherings, BLLA’s curated events offer the boutique hospitality community chances to engage, innovate, and grow. Visit BLLA Events and sign up to join us.

2026 Industry Events to Know

Events are listed in chronological order. Details subject to change — be sure to check official event websites for the latest updates.

January

1. HSMAI Europe Commercial Strategy Conference

Dates: January 14-16, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: London, United Kingdom

2. ALIS

Dates: January 26-28, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Los Angeles, California

February

3. NoVacancy London

Dates: February 25-26, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: London, United Kingdom

March

4. ITB Berlin

Dates: March 3-5, 2026
Category: Travel
Location: Berlin, Germany

5. HD Summit

Dates: March 11-13, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: San Diego, California

6. Hunter Hotel Investment Conference

Dates: March 16-18, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

7. IHIF EMEA

Dates: March 23-25, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Berlin, Germany

April

8. Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia

Dates: April 20-22, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

9. Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam

Dates: April 22-23, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

May

10. Arabian Travel Market

Dates: May 4-7, 2026
Category: Travel
Location: Dubai, UAE

11. HD Expo

Dates: May 5-7, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

12. Direct Booking Summit

Dates: May 12-13, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Mexico City, Mexico

13. NYU IHIF

Dates: May 31-June 2, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: New York, New York

June

14. L.E/Miami

Dates: June 1-4, 2026
Category: Travel
Location: Miami, Florida

15. Boutique Hotel Investment Conference by BLLA

Dates: June 3, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: New York, New York

16. HITEC

Dates: June 15-18, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: San Antonio, Texas

July

17. Women in Travel & Hospitality Conference by TIEWN

Dates: July 16, 2026
Category: Hospitality & Travel
Location: Los Angeles, California

September

18. PURE Life Experiences

Dates: September 7-10, 2026
Category: Travel
Location: Marrakesh, Morocco

19. Akwaaba Travel Exhibition

Dates: September 13-15, 2026
Category: Travel
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

20. IHIF Asia

Dates: September 16-18, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Regent, Hong Kong

21. Independent Hotel Show Miami

Dates: September 16-17, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Miami, Florida

22. Independent Hotel Show Munich

Dates: September 16-17, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Munich, Germany

October

23. Independent Hotel Show London

Dates: October 5-6, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: London, United Kingdom

24. The Lodging Conference

Dates: October 5-8, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Phoenix, Arizona

25. Boutique Hotel Owners Conference by BLLA

Dates: October 19-20, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Los Angeles, California

November/December

26. Further East

Dates: November 2-5, 2026
Category: Travel
Location: Seminyak, Bali

27. NEIRA Annual Conference

Dates: November 4-6, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: Brewster, Massachusetts

28. BDNY

Dates: November 8-9, 2026
Category: Hospitality
Location: New York, New York

29. The Phocuswright Conference

Dates: November 17-19, 2026
Category: Travel
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

30. ILTM Cannes

Dates: November 30-December 3, 2026
Category: Travel
Location: Cannes, France

Planning Your 2026 Event Strategy

With so many exceptional events taking place globally, the key is choosing those that align best with your business objectives, market focus, and professional growth goals. Whether you’re attending to discover new trends, build partnerships, explore destinations, or elevate your brand presence, thoughtful planning can make all the difference.

We invite you to explore BLLA’s upcoming events and join us throughout the year as we continue to foster meaningful dialogue and connection within boutique hospitality. Sign up today to secure your spot and make the most of these curated opportunities to learn and grow with the BLLA community.