4 trends to watch at this year's The Hospitality Show

As the hospitality industry continues to face hurdles, this year's The Hospitality Show, Oct. 26-28 in Denver, aims to address the biggest challenges with actionable insights. With the need for greater sustainability, workforce shortages, AI and other technology innovations and shifting security threats, attendees can learn fresh ideas to combat hurdles operators and owners are facing.

AI and Tech

Technology innovation is driving real results in hospitality right now — workforce optimization, next-gen guest experiences, smooth communication. Attendees will connect with forward-thinking brands and learn how to implement emerging tech into their operations.

Sessions to learn more:

  • AI Now: What’s Actually Moving the Needle in Hotels | 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM, Monday, Oct. 27 | Education Stage
  • Search Reimagined: Winning Travel in the Age of AI Agents | 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM, Monday, Oct. 27 | Solutions Stage

Where to find it on the show floor:

  • AI-powered guest management platform from Canary Technologies, booth #1513
  • Guest room entertainment and Wi-Fi solutions from Enseo, booth #1331

Sustainability

Hospitality operations are under growing pressure to be more sustainable, and The Hospitality Show is where they’ll find the partners and solutions to do it right — from energy efficiency to eco-friendly procurement. See how the industry is embracing green operations to meet guest expectations and long-term goals.

Session to learn more:

  • The Future of Green Cities | 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM, Monday, Oct. 27 | Solutions Stage
  • From Goals to Impact: Stories of Sustainable Action| 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM, Tuesday, Oct. 28 | Education Stage

Where to find it on the show floor:

  • Energy efficiencies from Evolution Sustainability Group, booth #539
  • Eco-friendly hotel amenities from Green Suites Hotel Solutions, booth #1837

Workforce Development

With labor shortages continuing to challenge the industry, companies are rethinking how they attract, retain and upskill talent. At The Hospitality Show, you’ll hear from innovators focused on solving the workforce equation with smarter hiring, better communication tools and scalable training systems.

Session to learn more:

  • The Competitive Edge: Spot Trends and Thrive in the Future of Work | 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM, Monday, Oct. 27 | Visionary Stage
  • Resilient Hotels Begin with Resilient Teams: A General Manager’s Guide to Purposeful Leadership | 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM, Tuesday, Oct. 28 | Education Stage

Where to find it on the show floor:

  • HR and recruitment platform from Hireology, booth #1509
  • Staffing and workforce solutions from EDS Service Solutions, booth #1752

Safety and Security

As both physical and digital threats rise, hospitality leaders are investing in smarter, scalable protection. The Hospitality Show showcases technologies for fire safety, cybersecurity, team communication and more, helping business stay resilient and secure in today’s environment.

Session to learn more:

  • Modernizing Network Infrastructure at Scale: Lessons from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants’ IT transformation | 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM, Monday, Oct. 27 | Education Stage
  • Everyone’s Job: Building a Hotel-Wide Commitment to Safety & Security | 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM, Tuesday, Oct. 28 | Education Stage

Where to find it on the show floor:

  • Secure check-in and access technology from dormakaba, booth #1131
  • Frontline communication tools from Relay, booth #1600

For more information about this year's The Hospitality Show, taking place Oct. 26-28 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, visit www.thehospitalityshow.com.