Events

📱 In June, 125 industry professionals gathered at Viceroy Chicago for *Hospitality Design*’s CitySCENE: Next Generation networking event. Sponsors included Better Designed Lighting, Durkan | Mohawk Group, Kimball Hospitality, Solaire Lighting, Waterworks, Williams-Sonoma Business to Business, and Wolf-Gordon.

🏨 Dave Jacoby, owner of Hotel Lucine, and Kaleigh Wiese, CEO of Ode Places, discuss the indie hotel landscape and the 2026 Independent Hotel Show Miami in an episode of Suite Spot. Since 2016, Hotel Lucine in Galveston focuses on community integration and unique offerings, using local events and customized guest experiences to attract visitors. Independent hotels can capitalize on local markets, the three-hour travel trend, and "bleisure" trips, blending work and leisure stays to drive revenue and enhance guest experiences.

📅 2026 will see the Independent Hotel Show in Miami. Genna Panagopoulos, VP of Development at Minor Hotels, discussed the event on Suite Spot. She highlighted recent successes, including the launch of 12 brands and the upcoming Wolseley hotel in New York (2024), Anantara Turks and Caicos (2029), and Miami (2030). The focus is on experiential travel and expanding Minor's footprint in North America with strategic development and innovative hospitality concepts.

📊 On November 5, 2026, HSMAI Europe will host its inaugural Commercial Strategy Forum in Paris at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles during EquipHotel Paris (November 2-5, 2026). This full-day event aims to connect hospitality leaders across sales, marketing, revenue, distribution, technology, and leadership. EquipHotel Paris attracts 80,000 industry professionals and features over 1,200 exhibitors, with 30% international. Sessions will include networking and expert-led discussions, fostering sustainable revenue growth in hospitality.

🎨 In 2026, Design Parade in Hyères, France, celebrates its 20th 'Objet' and 10th 'Architecture d’intérieur' competitions. Highlights include Tin Ayala's grand prize for remixed Andean ceramics, Valentin Bayoud's cocoon design, and Simon Searle and Victoire Lesthevenon's public prize. The festival at Villa Noailles showcases eco-conscious, Baroque craft designs, and runs until September 4. Featuring exhibitions at Hôtel des Art, Toulon, it emphasizes Mediterranean wisdom and design innovation amid Europe's heatwaves.

🏨 The Hotel Marketing Association's 2026 Hotel Marketing Awards, part of HOSPA, honored top UK hospitality marketing talent. This annual event acknowledges exceptional strategic and creative marketing efforts.

🏁 Roland-Garros concluded on 7 June with over 700,000 attendees, up from 138,000 during the opening week (18-22 May). In London, Wimbledon (29 June - 12 July) and the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix (3-5 July) are key events. The Mandarin Oriental offers special packages, with room rates around £2,000-£2,500. The Pop-up Hotel's four-night Silverstone packages start at £3,799. On 16 March 2026, Mandarin Oriental reported a 10% revenue increase compared to 2025.