Bangkok, Thailand — Thailand’s hospitality sector will take center stage as the 5th Hospitality Thailand Conference #HTC2026 convenes on May 13–14, 2026, at the Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok, bringing together leaders from across the hotel, tourism, and travel technology sectors to explore the industry’s next phase of growth.
Organized by Hospitality Asia Media Pte. Ltd., the conference has become a key platform for owners, developers, operators, designers, and technology innovators shaping Thailand’s evolving hospitality landscape. As tourism demand continues to rebound and diversify, the event will examine how hospitality businesses can respond to shifting traveler expectations, emerging development opportunities, and the growing influence of digital innovation across the travel ecosystem.
For 2026, #HTC2026 expands to a two-day format, marking a significant evolution of the event. Last year’s conference was held as a single-day program featuring the Hotel Design Summit Thailand #HDST and the Hotel Revenue Summit Thailand #HRST. This year, the program extends to a second day following the reintroduction of the Travel Byte Summit Thailand #TBST, bringing the travel technology conversation back into the conference agenda.
Across the two days, the conference will host three dedicated summits covering over 20 sessions, each examining a key dimension of hospitality and travel development in Thailand.
The Hotel Design Summit Thailand #HDST will explore how architecture and interiors are shaping the next generation of hospitality spaces. Industry experts will discuss sustainable design strategies, culturally inspired placemaking, wellness-oriented environments, and the role of design in strengthening both guest experience and long-term asset value.
The Hotel Revenue Summit Thailand #HRST will focus on the commercial side of hotel operations, covering revenue management innovation, evolving distribution strategies, digital marketing, food and beverage performance, and operational approaches that enable hotels to maximize profitability in a competitive market.
Returning in 2026, the Travel Byte Summit Thailand #TBST will highlight the growing intersection between hospitality and travel technology. The summit will examine how digital platforms, mobility innovations, and integrated travel services across land, sea, and air are reshaping how travelers move, plan, and experience destinations throughout Thailand and the wider region.
The expanded conference is expected to bring together 80+ speakers, 350+ pre-qualified attendees, and more than 30 sponsors and partners, representing 200+ leading companies across hospitality, tourism, design, and travel technology.
By convening conversations around design, commercial performance, and travel technology under one roof, #HTC2026 reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of the hospitality and travel industries.
As Thailand continues to strengthen its position as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic tourism destinations, the conference aims to provide industry stakeholders with actionable insights and strategic perspectives to help navigate the sector’s next chapter of innovation and growth.