2025 Summer Events Guide: Hospitality Trade Shows and Expos
Explore this summer's hottest hospitality and restaurant industry events.
Looking to make the most of your Summer 2025 networking opportunities in the hospitality industry? With an incredible lineup of trade shows and expos happening in June, July, and August, it’s the perfect season to connect with industry leaders, discover innovative solutions, and stay ahead of trends. Whether you’re a hotelier, restaurateur, or hospitality professional, these events offer priceless opportunities to propel your business forward.
Trade shows in the hospitality industry are more than just events; they are essential hubs where professionals from around the globe converge to share insights, showcase trends, and build partnerships. Here’s why you should attend this summer:
Discover new and innovative products to enhance customer experiences and boost efficiency.
Stay informed about industry trends and gain insights from top decision-makers.
Engage in valuable networking with peers, suppliers, and industry leaders.
Enhance your professional knowledge through seminars, workshops, and keynote sessions.
Here’s your ultimate guide to the must-attend summer hospitality trade shows and expos!
June 2025
1. NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference
When: June 1-3, 2025
Where: New York, NY
What: Discover global trends and opportunities in hospitality investment at this prestigious event. Offering a mix of regional and international insights, this conference is a must for those looking to expand their business horizons.
2. CSI Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo
When: June 3-4, 2025
Where: Miami, FL
What: Focusing on the cruise ship design sector, this event brings creative brands, top design firms, and leading cruise lines together. With networking opportunities, keynote sessions, and product launches, this expo is perfect for professionals specializing in maritime hospitality.
3. Boutique Hotel Investment Conference
When: June 4, 2025
Where: New York, NY
What: Join a niche gathering of boutique hoteliers, investors, and designers in redefining the modern boutique experience. This one-day event is packed with insights and strategies tailored to the boutique hotel market.
4. BITAC Casino Resorts 2025
When: June 8-10, 2025
Where: Phoenix, AZ
What: This intimate, 2-day gathering focuses on education, networking, and forging partnerships within the lodging and casino sectors. Attendees can enjoy uninterrupted private meetings with key decision-makers from top casino hotels.
5. The Washington Conference
When: June 9-11, 2025
Where: Washington, DC
What: Focused on fresh produce and floral industries, this conference brings segments of hospitality together to address public policy issues impacting the sector. Perfect for those at the intersection of hospitality and agriculture.
6. Phocuswright Europe
When: June 10-12, 2025
Where: Barcelona, Spain
What: This event dives deep into technology and innovation in the European travel market. Attendees will explore groundbreaking trends and solutions through research-backed presentations and networking opportunities.
7. Hotec Design
When: June 16-18, 2025
Where: Scottsdale, AZ
What: This exclusive event brings together senior executives from design firms, hotels, and resorts with innovative suppliers for pre-scheduled, one-on-one business meetings.
8. HITEC (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference)
When: June 16-19, 2025
Where: Indianapolis, IN
What: The world's largest hospitality technology conference, HITEC, is the ultimate destination for tech-driven innovation. Explore cutting-edge solutions, from automation to guest experience management, alongside thousands of professionals.
9. FHA Food and Beverage
When: June 19-20, 2025
Where: Broadbeach, Australia
What: Showcasing technology solutions for food manufacturing, this event brings together over 3,000 industry professionals and 140+ innovative suppliers. Attendees can gain invaluable insights and discover breakthroughs in food and beverage innovation.
10. Summer Fancy Food Show
When: June 29-July 1, 2025
Where: New York, NY
What: Experience the premier showcase of high-quality and artisan food products across 40+ categories. This event offers a preview of consumer trends, making it ideal for foodservice professionals looking to stay ahead.
11. Fine Food New Zealand
When: June 29-July 1, 2025
Where: Auckland, NZ
What: Connect with suppliers and discover new trends in the foodservice sector in this key industry event for New Zealand. Ideal for food entrepreneurs and hospitality professionals focused on growth.
July 2025
1. IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo
When: July 13-16, 2025
Where: Chicago, IL
What: Explore how research, science, and technology are transforming global food systems. This event is perfect for professionals looking to innovate within food and beverage production.
2. Southern California Hotel Conference and Trade Show
When: July 24, 2025
Where: Ontario, CA
What: Join hoteliers from across Southern California to discuss the latest insights in the hospitality industry, explore cutting-edge innovations, and connect with key vendors.
3. The Food Show Auckland
When: July 24-27, 2025
Where: Auckland, NZ
What: Dive into New Zealand's biggest food and beverage showcase. With live cooking displays, new flavor profiles, and networking opportunities, this event is a feast for industry professionals and food enthusiasts alike.
August 2025
1. Louisiana Restaurant Association Showcase
When: August 2-3, 2025
Where: New Orleans, LA
What: This dynamic two-day event is designed for decision-makers in the restaurant and hospitality industries. Gain insights into trends, connect with peers, and discover innovative products to grow your business.
2. California Restaurant Show
When: August 3-5, 2025
Where: Anaheim, CA
What: The California Restaurant Show brings together the foodservice community for three days of education, innovation, and networking. From menu trends to business strategies, this event is a must for restaurateurs.
3. Hotel Data Conference
When: August 6-8, 2025
Where: Nashville, TN
What: Data drives strategy, and this conference is where industry leaders converge to explore trends in hotel performance and market dynamics. A perfect event for revenue managers and data professionals.
4. BITAC Independent
When: August 17-19, 2025
Where: Sarasota, FL
What: An intimate gathering designed for independent hoteliers, this event allows for personalized networking and education in a relaxed environment.
5. Newtopia Now
When: August 20-22, 2025
Where: Denver, CO
What: Focused on creating a high-integrity ecosystem in the consumer packaged goods space, this event stands for equity, integrity, and transparency in the hospitality industry.
Plan Ahead for Summer 2025
These hospitality trade shows from June through August 2025 represent a wide array of opportunities to connect, innovate, and grow. Whether you’re keen on exploring the latest technologies, expanding your foodservice knowledge, or networking with industry leaders, these events are an essential part of your professional calendar.
Make this summer the season that transforms your business strategies and relationships. 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 round up list this Fall!