What’s the difference between a hotel conference and a trade show?

Conferences typically focus on education, panels, and networking discussions; trade shows emphasize exhibitor booths, product showcases, and vendor–buyer interactions.

Why should hotels attend or exhibit at trade shows and conferences?

Benefits include building industry visibility, networking with planners and suppliers, discovering new technologies, and securing group or corporate business.

Which hotel industry conferences should hoteliers watch in 2025?

Some top events are HITEC, ALIS, The Hospitality Show, IMEX, and Cvent CONNECT, spanning technology, investment, operations and group business sectors.

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Hotel Conferences: Hotel Trade Shows and Networking Opportunities

Oct 11, 2025

Mika Takahashi