Events

🗺 Jan. 25, 2026, Josiah Mackenzie shares his insights from the ALIS conference. This quick solo episode highlights Mackenzie's goals for the event. Stay updated by subscribing to Hospitality Daily for summaries and actionable insights. Follow the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

🏨 China, March 31 - April 3, 2026, Shanghai New International Expo Centre hosts Hotel & Shop Plus. This one-stop sourcing event for hospitality professionals highlights the full hotel ecosystem with top global brands in building materials, smart hotels, and lighting. Featuring over 80 activities, it includes Design Week Shanghai and Hotel Culture Week. The event convenes designers, real estate developers, and hotel owners to enhance industry growth and innovation. Register now for free tickets!

📅 Germany: In 2026, the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) EMEA will occur from March 23-25 in Berlin, featuring over 190 leaders, including executives from Accor and Hyatt Hotels. The event will be hosted at InterContinental and Pullman hotels. More than 85 companies will exhibit, with themes reimagining value and sustainability in hospitality. Attendee passes offer varied access, and a 10% discount is available for BHN readers on All Access Passes.

📅 Webinar by Incite on exporting to APAC markets in 2026. Participants will learn how to select distributor partners, craft pricing strategies, and develop marketing plans. The session will end with a Q&A, leveraging Incite’s 15 years of experience in F&B brand growth in Asia-Pacific.

🍽 Foodservice giant Aramark UK will host the Producer & New Supplier Showcase at Excel London from March 30 to April 1, 2026. This event, part of the Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, will allow suppliers to pitch their products to Aramark's experts. Stephen Brennan, VP of Aramark UK & IRL, highlights its value in forming partnerships with diverse businesses. Shortlisted suppliers will present live to Aramark directors for potential inclusion in their supply chain.

🏝 For Valentine's Day 2026, Nova Maldives hosts "The Golden Age of Love" from 13-15 February 2026 in South Ari Atoll. Daily sunrise cruises through SAMPA, the Maldives' largest protected ocean reserve, offer intimate whale shark sightings. Romantic activities include champagne breakfasts, sandbank escapes, and coral planting. Events feature starlit beach dinners, cinema nights, and vow renewal ceremonies, promoting conservation and creating timeless memories. Visitors can book packages online for this cinematic celebration of love.

🖤 Discovery Day, a free culinary event featuring masterclasses and tastings, will be held at America Square Conference Venue in London on Monday, 25 November. Participants will experience a Confectionery & Bakery Masterclass with Katharine Shipley, a Cheese Masterclass with Patrick McGuigan, and explore wine, spirits, beers, and plant-based food options with experts like Nick Worthing and Chantelle Nicholson. A panel discussion with notable chefs such as Tom Cenci, Gary Foulkes, and Henrique Sá Pessoa is scheduled. Registration is required online.

🍔 Copenhagen's Gasoline Grill brings its smash burger sensation to The Standard, London from 12 August to 15 September, marking its first venture outside Denmark since opening in 2016. Operating in seven locations, including Copenhagen's Strandgarde, the menu features The Original Burger, Cheeseburger, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and a Vegetarian Burger. Exclusive to The Standard is a surf and turf burger, with a menu also offering crinkle cut fries, Hot Nashville Chicken Waffles, and Blueberry Pancakes. Gasoline Grill competes with other recently launched smash burger brands in London.