Hospitality Show Returns to Las Vegas in 2028
The event moves to spring timing and comes back to the city where it first launched.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Hospitality
The Hospitality Show will take place March 27-29, 2028, at the Las Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall, returning to the city where it first launched. The event moves earlier in the calendar year following feedback from the hospitality community.
Why it matters
The spring timing better aligns the event with key industry planning, engagement and purchasing cycles. Rebook is now available for exhibitors and sponsors as planning for the 2028 show is already underway.
The Hospitality Show is produced by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Forge, with AHLA representing more than 30,000 members. The source does not disclose exhibitor counts, attendance targets or revenue figures for the 2028 show.
The players
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)
AHLA is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing hotels and lodging companies, co-producing The Hospitality Show with Forge.
Forge
Forge is an event company whose hospitality portfolio includes Hotec Operations and Hotec Design, and it co-produces The Hospitality Show with AHLA.
The details
The Hospitality Show will feature a new show floor, programming, networking experiences and partnership opportunities developed by Forge and AHLA for Las Vegas. THS-branded experiences will also take place throughout 2027 to keep the hospitality community connected ahead of the event.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: The Hospitality Show announced its return to Las Vegas for 2028.
2027: THS-branded experiences planned throughout the year.
March 27-29, 2028: The Hospitality Show takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Industry Dynamics
The return to Las Vegas, where The Hospitality Show first launched, marks a return to the show's origin city. Moving the event earlier in the calendar year reflects a shift toward spring timing that matches hospitality industry planning and purchasing cycles.
Hospitality professionals planning exhibition, sponsorship or networking budgets now have a spring 2028 date to work toward. Rebook availability gives current exhibitors and sponsors an early opportunity to secure their participation.
The takeaway
Hospitality professionals should mark March 27-29, 2028 on their calendars and watch for THS-branded experiences in 2027. Early planning around the spring timing can help teams prepare for exhibiting, sponsoring or attending.
What happens next
Rebook is currently open for exhibitors and sponsors ahead of the March 27-29, 2028 event.
Further reading
For more on the sector, explore Hospitality coverage on Wisevoter.
More information
Learn more about the organizers at Forge company information on the Forge website.
