Hotec Events

06/26/2026

Hotec Design 2026 is officially in the books! Thank you to our community of hospitality designers, buyers and suppliers for three days of meaningful connections, fresh ideas and productive business conversations. 🤝

Missed Hotec? Join the industry at The Hospitality Show, November 2-4 in Miami Beach! www.thehospitalityshow.com

06/12/2026

Hotec Operations delivered what it does best—real conversations, meaningful connections, and time well spent with the people shaping hotel operations.

It was a fantastic three days in San Diego. Next stop: Fort Lauderdale for Hotec Design, June 22–24!

06/11/2026

“AI is an accelerant of your strategy, not a replacement for your strategy.” – Stephen German, Senior Vice President of Product, Actabl

This week at , Stephen German and Kate Adamson, CEO & Co-Founder of Folio, joined Questex Hospitality VP/Market Leader Brandy Rand to discuss how AI is being put to work across hotel operations — helping teams move faster, make smarter decisions, and execute more effectively.

The takeaway: AI works best when paired with a clear strategy and strong ex*****on.

05/29/2026

“Guests are no longer looking for beauty alone; they are seeking meaning, restoration, and a genuine connection to place. They want environments that help them feel better, live better, and engage more intentionally.”

Hotel Management sat down with Antony Cestra, chief development officer and partner at Stroop to discuss evolving guest expectations, design strategy, and what’s shaping the future of hospitality experiences.

👉 Read the full interview: https://www.hotelmanagement.net/design-trends/5-questions-stroops-antony-cestra

Antony Cestra, chief development officer and partner at Stroop, is set to attend HOTEC Design, an annual conference presented by Questex, | Cestra talked about new purchasing trends, AI in design and maintaining optimism in volatile times.

05/26/2026

“It’s not a matter of if something happens, it’s when — and the properties that recover quickly are the ones that have already planned for it.”

Hotel Management sat down with Jennifer Olson of SERVPRO Team Zubricki to talk about preparedness, operational challenges, and what it takes to keep hotels running when disruptions happen.

👉 Read the full interview: https://www.hotelmanagement.net/operate/5-questions-servpros-jennifer-olson

Jennifer Olson of Servpro Team Zubricki is set to attend Hotec Operations, an annual conference presented by Questex, the parent compa | Ahead of the HOTEC Operations, Olson talked about industry disruptions and challenges and maintaining optimism in volatile times.

05/21/2026

“AI is not a short-term disruption — it’s a lasting change — but the designers who combine technology with true expertise and human connection will continue to lead the industry.”

Hotel Management sat down with Tonya Almallah, Principal and Owner of AIDT Designs, to discuss emerging trends, evolving design strategies, and what’s shaping the future of hospitality.

👉 Read the full interview: https://www.hotelmanagement.net/industry-events/5-questions-aidt-designs-tonya-almallah

Tonya Almallah, principal and owner of AIDT Designs Inc., is | Almallah talked about new purchasing trends, AI in design and maintaining optimism in volatile times.

05/12/2026

Final call. Applications close at midnight. ⏳

As a Hotec Operations Hosted Buyer, we handle the heavy lifting—so you can focus on solving challenges, evaluating the right solutions, and making confident decisions that impact your bottom line.

Join us June 8–10 in San Diego:
✈️ Flights, hotel, meals—all covered
🤝 1:1 meetings built around your needs
📊 Real insights from operators like you

Apply now: www.hotecoperations.com

05/07/2026

In Miami, hospitality design goes beyond aesthetics—it’s about creating experiences.

At Hotec Design, leading voices from Miami’s design industry will explore how wellness, sustainability, indoor–outdoor flow, and cultural storytelling are shaping spaces that feel distinctly local—and influence what’s next globally.

As a hosted buyer/designer, you’ll have access to this session, along with complimentary airfare, hotel, meals, personalized meeting schedule and the full event program.

📅 June 22–24, 2026
📍 Omni Fort Lauderdale

Apply by May 26 to secure your place.
👉 www.hotecdesign.com

05/06/2026

⌛ Hotec Operations Applications Close May 12!

If you're in need of a smarter, faster way to impact your bottom line, it all happens at Hotec Operations, June 8-10 in San Diego—Evaluate partners one-on-one, compare solutions, and hear how other operators are approaching the same challenges.

Approved buyers receive complimentary airfare, hotel, meals, personalized meeting schedule and full event program.

Apply today: www.hotecoperations.com