2025 Fall Events Guide: Hospitality Trade Shows and Expos
Discover must-attend 2025 fall hospitality expos and trade shows to stay ahead.
September 25, 2025
By Anya Bingler
As the leaves begin to turn and the air gets crisp, the hospitality industry gears up for a season of innovation, networking and inspiration. This fall, professionals from across the globe will gather at the leading hospitality trade shows and conferences to share insights, discover new trends and connect with peers.
Here are a few key reasons why industry professionals should make these events a priority:
Networking Opportunities: These events bring together a wide range of professionals, from top-level executives to emerging leaders. They are an invaluable chance to build new relationships, strengthen existing ones, and connect with potential collaborators or mentors.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Conferences and trade shows are where the industry’s cutting-edge trends and new technologies are revealed. You can gain firsthand knowledge about innovations in everything from sustainable practices to guest experience technology.
Discover New Products and Partners: The expo floor is a marketplace of solutions. You can explore new products, services, and suppliers, and compare different offerings in one place.
Learn from the Experts: The sessions and keynotes provide a platform for thought leaders to share their insights. Attending these talks can give you new perspectives on operational challenges, marketing strategies, and revenue management.
Here is your guide to some of the most anticipated hospitality events happening in the fall of 2025.
September 2025
1. The Boutique Hotel Owners Conference
When: September 29-30, 2025
Where: Westlake Village, CA
What: The original conference dedicated to independent, boutique hotel ownership, leadership & innovation since 2012.
2. The Annual Hospitality Conference
When: September 29-30, 2025
Where: Manchester, UK
What: The AHC is the UK’s foremost event for hospitality dealmakers and decision-makers. Tap into expert insights, build high-value connections, and uncover strategies to maximise ROI across investment, asset management and operations.
3. Espacio Food Service
When: September 30 - October 2, 2025
Where: Santiago, Chile
What: Espacio Food Service is the most important food industry trade fair in Chile. This B2B event allows you to generate new business opportunities and strengthen ties with business partners.
October 2025
1. Independent Hotel Show London
When: October 6-7, 2025
Where: London, England
What: Independent Hotel Show is the only industry event dedicated entirely to the needs of luxury and boutique hoteliers.
2. The Lodging Conference
When: October 6-9, 2025
Where: Phoenix, AZ
What: The hotel industry’s premier development conference for real estate, finance, construction, and franchising.
3. HFTP Annual Convention
When: October 22-24, 2025
Where: Orlando, FL
What: This event gathers hundreds of hospitality finance and technology professionals for three days of education, vendor showcases, and networking.
4. The Hospitality Show
When: October 26-28, 2025
Where: Denver, CO
What: At The Hospitality Show, you'll learn from 100+ industry heavy weights as they discuss relevant topics and supply you with tangible takeaways to bring back to your business to streamline operations and drive profitability plus, a renewed excitement to tackle today's challenges.
5. SupplySide Global
When: October 27-30, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
What: Join 20,000+ professionals at the B2B event that drives supplement, food and beverage innovation. Be notified when registration opens for our next show.
November 2025
1. New England Inns & Resorts Association Annual Conference
When: November 5-7, 2025
Where: Newport, RI
What: NEIRA’s Annual Conference brings our members and sponsors together for education, networking and celebrating the end of a busy season.
2. Northern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show
When: November 6, 2025
Where: San Ramon, CA
What: CHLA and AAHOA have teamed up to bring the largest one-day conference and trade show to Northern California. Each year, hundreds of passionate hoteliers gather for this exceptional event.
3. Boutique Design New York (BDNY)
When: November 9-10, 2025
Where: New York, NY
What: Boutique Design New York (BDNY) is the leading trade fair and conference for boutique hotel design. A curated and creative event, BDNY brings designers, architects, purchasing agents, hoteliers, owners, and developers together with inventive manufacturers of interior design elements for hospitality.
4. Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show
When: November 11-13, 2025
Where: Orlando, FL
What: Learn about the hottest menu trends, state-of-the-art design and decor, the best in business education within our education programming, and hundreds of the leading vendors and purveyors dedicated to serving the restaurant & foodservice community — all under one roof.
5. Global Restaurant Leadership Conference
When: November 17-19, 2025
Where: Barcelona, Spain
What: Global Restaurant Leadership Conference is the leading foodservice event for executives from the top global restaurants and suppliers.
6. Phocuswright Conference
When: November 18-20, 2025
Where: San Diego, CA
What: Expect valuable face-to-face networking opportunities for meaningful connections, opportunities for professional development and plenty of insights and inspiration. We've built a program that maximizes value and focuses on deep networking and relevant content.
Get going for Fall 2025
Whether you're looking to form new connections, learn about groundbreaking technology, or simply gain a fresh perspective, these fall events offer an unparalleled opportunity. Block your calendar, register early, and get ready to be at the forefront of what's next in the world of hospitality.
Which event will you attend first? For the latest trends, industry news and hospitality events, visit our Break Bread Consulting Blog. And stay tuned for our winter guide coming out at the end of the year!
Meet the Author
Anya Bingler is a seasoned Digital Marketer with over 10 years in the hospitality industry. She specializes in fractional marketing and content strategy, helping brands improve their digital presence and mission through user-centric experiences.
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