Running a successful hotel demands networking, relationship building, and innovation. Speaking to potential clients, suppliers and even competitors can lead to all manner of opportunities to grow your brand and increase performance.
Some of the perfect places to do this are at conferences, events, and tradeshows – where you can learn about new strategies, new technology, and listen to new perspectives.
Here are the best events for hoteliers to attend in 2023, including those where you can catch-up and chat with SiteMinder!
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Top conferences, events, and tradeshows
International Hotel Technology Forum
Where: Vienna, Austria
When: 28-30 March
2023 will be the 20th anniversary of this forum, making it extra special. With exclusive content, one-to-one business meetings, industry-led case studies and unprecedented networking, it’s the perfect show to learn about today’s challenges and innovations when it comes to hotel technology – something all hoteliers should be very invested in.
It will bring together OTAs, management companies, hoteliers, and solution providers across three packed days.
HITEC
Where: Toronto, Canada
When: 26-29 June
The world’s biggest and oldest hotel tech show comes to Toronto in 2023.
With unique content, speakers, and tech showcases, it’s the perfect place to find much needed education and resources to help your business grow and thrive in a modern marketplace.
No Vacancy Hotel & Accommodation Expo
Where: Sydney, Australia
When: 31 August – 1 September
Held at a world-class facility with globally recognised and respected figures in the hotel and accommodation industry, NoVancancy is an event not to miss.
Come together with other hoteliers and experts to learn how to tackle challenges, explore new trends, and understand new technology.
Equipotel
Where: São Paulo, Brazil
When: 19-22 September
Across what will be 60 editions, Equipotel has become a key reference point for hoteliers and suppliers in Latin America.
It provides a wonderful opportunity to network, discover solutions, and discuss a wide range of challenges that need to be overcome.
Travel Tech Asia
Where: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
When: 25-27 October
A must-attend for travel professionals and tech suppliers, Travel Tech Asia is a chance for hoteliers to look at what they could be doing better with their tech investment to drive business growth.
Check out some of the industry’s leading suppliers and discover the latest technologies that can help drive your property to success.
WTM London
Where: London, UK
When: 6-8 November
A massive, world-leading travel event awaits you at World Travel Market. With four decades of history, the event now facilitates £2.8 billion in industry deals and has around 5,000 exhibitors from 182 countries and regions and more than 51,000 participants.
Come and hear from the best in the industry about how they have reshaped their businesses and data insights into trending destinations and products – and visit exhibitors to see if there’s a perfect tech solution waiting for you.
Phocuswright Conference
Where: Florida, USA
When: 13-16 November
With a focused theme and an aim to inspire meaningful conversations and steps forward, Phocuswright has a great event set-up for all within the travel industry to attend.
Learn about what the future of travel holds as Phocuswright Conference explores the current state of the market in detail.
Events where you can find SiteMinder
Hospitality Indonesia Conference
Where: Jakarta, Indonesia
When: 8 February
Get the best of all worlds with a hotel investment and development summit running parallel with a hotel revenue summit at Hospitality Indonesia Conference.
Get an in-depth view of Indonesia’s travel and tourism sector, and why not chat to SiteMinder while you’re at it?
ANATO
Where: Bogota, Colombia
When: 22-24 February
Catch SiteMinder at the most important tourism event in Colombia, operating since 1982.
Come and talk about current happenings in the industry and explore ways that technology can help you solve challenges and grow your business online.
BTL
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
When: 1-5 March
One of the most popular and successful events on the calendar, BTL is the perfect place to network, meet new contacts, and learn about the latest innovations.
With experts like SiteMinder in attendance, you can bet all your burning questions will be answered and then some.
LocoCoco by HIC
Where: Berlin, Germany
When: 6 March
Hospitality Industry Club has been holding a number of small successful ‘comeback’ conferences, and this could be the best one yet.
It’s an opportunity to deep-dive with experts into the most pressing and current hospitality topics to see what ideas and knowledge can be uncovered. Come and join us!
ITB
Where: Berlin, Germany
When: 7-9 March
The world’s leading travel trade show is back live in 2023 for the first time since the pandemic.
Attend an exclusively B2B event, hosted by Georgia in 2023, and help shape the future of travel. This is where decisive trends are uncovered and analysed to provide a roadmap for hoteliers to follow towards success.
Tianguis Turistico
Where: Mexico City, Mexico
When: 26-29 March
As Mexico continues to establish itself as an international tourism destination, come and join an event that promotes all things Mexico.
You’ll also find some fantastic exhibitors on display, including SiteMinder, that can help your hotel overcome any business challenges you are facing.
Unfold – by Mews
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
When: 4 April
A young forum that is now in its 4th edition, Unfold will bring together hundreds of the industry’s most inspiring innovators, visionaries and thinkers.
In 2023, come and explore what the new standard is in hospitality and how your business can rise to meet expectations and conquer any challenges along the way.
AAHOACON
Where: Los Angeles, USA
When: 11-14 April
This is the United State’s biggest event that is exclusively for hotel owners to connect and learn in one place.
With a packed schedule across four days, you won’t want to miss this one!
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