The Hospitality Show Opens with Miami Nights Party
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MIAMI, Sept. 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Hospitality Show, an annual event for the hospitality industry, is set to return to Miami Beach from November 2 to 4, 2026. The show will kick off with a spectacular opening-night party, "Miami Nights," celebrating the vibrant culture and energy of the city. Scheduled for Monday, November 2, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., "Miami Nights" will take place in the Grand Foyer of the Miami Beach Convention Center.
PepsiCo, the title sponsor, will serve signature cocktails and mocktails at bars throughout the reception. The company will also host a VIP area and a specialty food experience. American Express will have a dedicated lounge within the Miami Nights VIP area, providing a quieter space for guests to catch up with colleagues and make new connections.
Hyatt will offer guests a first look at Rita Rosa, a new bar concept planned for the Grand Hyatt Miami. A Miami street food station will give attendees an early taste of the new concept.
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) will present a performance by Mr. Pauer, a two-time Latin Grammy-nominated DJ and producer. Technogym will bring live salsa dancers to the party, while HotelPAC will host a cigar-rolling demonstration reflecting Miami's Cuban roots. HBO will present an upscale, wizarding-inspired cocktail experience, with the theme carried through the drinks, décor, and presentation.
The event is included with registration for The Hospitality Show, which brings together top industry leaders, senior executives of hotel brands, owners, operators, management companies, procurement specialists, and their teams. With over 30,000 members from all segments of the industry, AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support, and workforce development programs to move the industry forward.
The Hospitality Show is an event for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one goal: operating hotels more efficiently. Produced by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Forge (formerly Questex), the event brings together top industry leaders, senior executives of hotel brands, owners, operators, management companies, procurement specialists, and their teams. The Hospitality Show 2026 takes place November 2-4, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, FL.
Forge is a leading global B2B events and media company, connecting buyers and sellers across high-value industries through live events, trusted media brands, digital products, and year-round communities. Powered by first-party data, technology, and deep market expertise, Forge helps businesses discover opportunities, build the right relationships, and stay engaged well beyond the event itself. It is a company guided by a single purpose, Moving Markets. For more information, visit www.thehospitalityshow.com.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide, including iconic global brands, 80% of all franchised hotels, and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support, and workforce development programs to move the industry forward. Learn more at ahla.com.