From Capital to Guest Experience: Key Takeaways from #HVC2026
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – The 9th Hospitality Vietnam Conference #HVC2026, part of the Hospitality Asia Event Series, successfully concluded on March 10–11, 2026, at Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport. The two-day event brought together 321 unique attendees from across the hospitality ecosystem, reinforcing the conference’s role as a key meeting point for Vietnam’s hotel investment, design, and revenue leaders.
Now in its ninth edition, #HVC2026 continues to serve as an important platform for industry dialogue, bringing together hotel owners, investors, operators, designers, developers, consultants, and technology providers to exchange insights and explore opportunities in Vietnam’s rapidly evolving hospitality sector.
This year’s conference featured 70 speakers and 58 sponsors and partners, with participation from 215 companies across 12 countries. The event hosted three dedicated summits, each focusing on a critical pillar of hospitality development. On Day 1, the Hotel Investment Summit Vietnam #HISV and Hotel Design Summit Vietnam #HDSV ran concurrently, while Day 2 featured the Hotel Revenue Summit Vietnam #HRSV.
Now in its ninth edition, #HVC2026 continues to serve as an important platform for industry dialogue, bringing together hotel owners, investors, operators, designers, developers, consultants, and technology providers to exchange insights and explore opportunities in Vietnam’s rapidly evolving hospitality sector.
This year’s conference featured 70 speakers and 58 sponsors and partners, with participation from 215 companies across 12 countries. The event hosted three dedicated summits, each focusing on a critical pillar of hospitality development. On Day 1, the Hotel Investment Summit Vietnam #HISV and Hotel Design Summit Vietnam #HDSV ran concurrently, while Day 2 featured the Hotel Revenue Summit Vietnam #HRSV.
Key Event Highlights
Total Unique Attendees: 321
Day 1 Attendees: 233
Day 2 Attendees: 176
Speakers: 70
Event Sponsors & Partners: 58
Companies Represented: 215
Countries Represented: 12 – Vietnam (88.82%), Singapore (3.66%), Thailand (1.42%), India (1.42%), Mainland China (1.02%), Hong Kong SAR (0.81%), Other Parts of Asia (0.81%), Americas (0.61%), Europe (0.61%), Malaysia (0.20%), South Korea (0.20%), Rest of the World (0.41%)
Total Unique Attendees: 321
Day 1 Attendees: 233
Day 2 Attendees: 176
Speakers: 70
Event Sponsors & Partners: 58
Companies Represented: 215
Countries Represented: 12 – Vietnam (88.82%), Singapore (3.66%), Thailand (1.42%), India (1.42%), Mainland China (1.02%), Hong Kong SAR (0.81%), Other Parts of Asia (0.81%), Americas (0.61%), Europe (0.61%), Malaysia (0.20%), South Korea (0.20%), Rest of the World (0.41%)
Diverse Industry Participation
Ownership: 33.13%
Hotel Management / Operation: 19.51%
Design, Build & Project Delivery: 11.38%
Technology & Vendor: 10.37%
Advisory & Professional Service: 7.52%
Investors & Fund: 5.28%
Others: 2.85%
Academic & Social: 2.64%
Media & Communication: 2.44%
Travel Provider: 2.03%
Government & Association: 1.02%
F&B & Wellness: 0.81%
Bank & Lender: 0.61%
Ground & Transportation: 0.41%
Ownership: 33.13%
Hotel Management / Operation: 19.51%
Design, Build & Project Delivery: 11.38%
Technology & Vendor: 10.37%
Advisory & Professional Service: 7.52%
Investors & Fund: 5.28%
Others: 2.85%
Academic & Social: 2.64%
Media & Communication: 2.44%
Travel Provider: 2.03%
Government & Association: 1.02%
F&B & Wellness: 0.81%
Bank & Lender: 0.61%
Ground & Transportation: 0.41%
Throughout the conference, delegates engaged in a combination of keynote presentations, panel discussions, solo presentations, and business matching sessions designed to address the opportunities and challenges shaping Vietnam’s hospitality market.
The Hotel Investment Summit Vietnam #HISV explored the forces influencing the country’s next phase of hospitality investment, with discussions covering capital flows, cross-border funding, mixed-use developments, and regulatory considerations impacting asset strategies.
The Hotel Investment Summit Vietnam #HISV explored the forces influencing the country’s next phase of hospitality investment, with discussions covering capital flows, cross-border funding, mixed-use developments, and regulatory considerations impacting asset strategies.
Meanwhile, the Hotel Design Summit Vietnam #HDSV examined how sustainable, regenerative, and experience-driven design approaches are redefining hotel environments. Sessions highlighted nature-first architecture, adaptive technologies, and design strategies that enhance both guest experience and operational efficiency.
On the second day, the Hotel Revenue Summit Vietnam #HRSV focused on strategies for driving hotel performance in an increasingly competitive market. Topics ranged from market intelligence and emerging travel demand to revenue optimization, digital distribution, MICE opportunities, and the role of technology in unlocking new source markets.
Together, the three summits delivered practical insights and forward-looking perspectives, equipping industry stakeholders with strategies to strengthen Vietnam’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic hospitality markets.
On the second day, the Hotel Revenue Summit Vietnam #HRSV focused on strategies for driving hotel performance in an increasingly competitive market. Topics ranged from market intelligence and emerging travel demand to revenue optimization, digital distribution, MICE opportunities, and the role of technology in unlocking new source markets.
Together, the three summits delivered practical insights and forward-looking perspectives, equipping industry stakeholders with strategies to strengthen Vietnam’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic hospitality markets.
Looking Ahead: #HVC2027
Following the success of this year’s conference, preparations are already underway for the 10th Hospitality Vietnam Conference #HVC2027, which will mark a significant milestone for the event series.
Following the success of this year’s conference, preparations are already underway for the 10th Hospitality Vietnam Conference #HVC2027, which will mark a significant milestone for the event series.
As the conference reaches its tenth edition, #HVC2027 will celebrate a decade of industry collaboration while continuing to provide a platform for dialogue, innovation, and partnerships that support the long-term growth of Vietnam’s hospitality sector.
Stay connected with us on social media for updates on upcoming Hospitality Asia events, speaker announcements, and partnership opportunities across the 2026 series.
Stay connected with us on social media for updates on our ongoing 2026 program, speaker lineup, and partnership opportunities.
For more information, visit: www.hospitality-vietnam.com/
Contact: delegate@hospitality-asia.com
Stay connected with us on social media for updates on upcoming Hospitality Asia events, speaker announcements, and partnership opportunities across the 2026 series.
Stay connected with us on social media for updates on our ongoing 2026 program, speaker lineup, and partnership opportunities.
For more information, visit: www.hospitality-vietnam.com/
Contact: delegate@hospitality-asia.com
About Hospitality Asia
The Hospitality Asia Event Series is a leading platform for senior leaders across the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors. It is known for bringing together key decision-makers and industry innovators while creating strong opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaboration.
The series features seven flagship events across Asia, including the Hospitality Indonesia Conference (HIC), the Hospitality Vietnam Conference (HVC), the Hospitality Thailand Conference (HTC), the Hospitality South Korea Conference (HSKC), the Hospitality Malaysia Conference (HMC), the Hospitality Philippines Conference (HPC) and the Hospitality Japan Conference (HJC). These events attract a high-level and diverse audience from across the region.
Hospitality Asia is distinguished by its balanced engagement of both C-level executives and senior professionals such as Vice Presidents, General Managers and Directors who manage contracts, negotiations and daily operations. Supported by regional advisors who provide real-time market insights, the content focuses on practical strategies that enable participants to drive business growth.
The series is guided by four summits that represent the main drivers of industry success. These include the Hotel Investment Summit Asia #HISA, the Hotel Design Summit Asia #HDSA, the Hotel Revenue Summit Asia #HRSA and the Travel Byte Summit Asia #TBSA. Each summit is delivered with a localized approach to ensure relevance and meaningful engagement with the region’s most important opportunities.
To learn more about Hospitality Asia, please visit our website at www.hospitality-asia.com.
The Hospitality Asia Event Series is a leading platform for senior leaders across the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors. It is known for bringing together key decision-makers and industry innovators while creating strong opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaboration.
The series features seven flagship events across Asia, including the Hospitality Indonesia Conference (HIC), the Hospitality Vietnam Conference (HVC), the Hospitality Thailand Conference (HTC), the Hospitality South Korea Conference (HSKC), the Hospitality Malaysia Conference (HMC), the Hospitality Philippines Conference (HPC) and the Hospitality Japan Conference (HJC). These events attract a high-level and diverse audience from across the region.
Hospitality Asia is distinguished by its balanced engagement of both C-level executives and senior professionals such as Vice Presidents, General Managers and Directors who manage contracts, negotiations and daily operations. Supported by regional advisors who provide real-time market insights, the content focuses on practical strategies that enable participants to drive business growth.
The series is guided by four summits that represent the main drivers of industry success. These include the Hotel Investment Summit Asia #HISA, the Hotel Design Summit Asia #HDSA, the Hotel Revenue Summit Asia #HRSA and the Travel Byte Summit Asia #TBSA. Each summit is delivered with a localized approach to ensure relevance and meaningful engagement with the region’s most important opportunities.
To learn more about Hospitality Asia, please visit our website at www.hospitality-asia.com.