European and UK operators are under pressure to cut running costs while improving guest experience. Against that backdrop the Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo 2026 arrives at ExCeL on 29 and 30 September 2026 to connect suppliers and hotel decision makers.
Dates and venue in London
The show runs for two days on 29 and 30 September 2026 at ExCeL London. The venue hosts the exhibition halls and the content stages that make up the event program.
Key numbers for Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo 2026
Published figures for the 2026 edition list over 15 000 hospitality buyers and more than 600 exhibitors. The program includes 200 seminars and in excess of 60 hours of scheduled content.
What suppliers bring to ExCeL in 2026
The exhibitor mix spans property management systems, EPoS and guest facing tech, food and beverage brands, and sustainability solutions. Named exhibitors include Access Hospitality, Cloudbeds, Adnams and Basebetter among many others. The roster also features specialist providers in waste management and resort mobility.
Program highlights and speakers to note
The event line up shows practitioners and procurement leaders from major hotel groups. Speakers listed include Alex Knowles-McNab from The PIG Hotels, Gyte Mankute from Mandarin Oriental Group and Jonathan Ming from Hilton Worldwide. Sessions target operational efficiency, purchasing strategy and guest experience.
Practical prospecting advice for two intensive days
Map target buyers before the show and block meeting slots of 20 to 30 minutes. Prepare one concise value proposition that answers how your solution reduces cost or increases revenue, bring measurable case studies and a clear pilot offer. For tech vendors demonstrate PMS integration and show KPIs that matter to operations. For F&B and amenity suppliers present logistics and scale options.
On-site collect leads with a single digital form and follow up with tailored quotes within 48 hours. Prioritize meetings with purchasing leads and operations managers who can sign off trial deployments.
Closing note and registration link
The 2026 edition aggregates a broad set of commercial and technical solutions that target hotel and resort operations. Find the exhibitor list, program details and register for tickets at the official site http://www.hotelinnovationexpo.co.uk.
