Key Hotel Management Events in Southeast Asia, China, Australia, Middle East, Africa & Europe - Friday 11.04.2025 - Saturday 19.04.2025:
- EDITOR
- Apr 12
- 7 min read
Updated: Apr 14
SOUTH EAST ASIA:
Here are some notable hotel management and hospitality events in Southeast Asia from April 11–19, 2025:
1. THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2025
Date: 16–18 April 2025
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Focus: Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering (HoReCa) industry, featuring the latest trends in F&B, technology, and hospitality management.
Website: https://thaifex-horec.com
2. Hotel & Tourism Management Forum (HTMF) 2025
Date: 14–16 April 2025
Location: Singapore
Focus: Leadership, sustainability, and digital transformation in hotel management.
Website: (Check local Singapore hospitality associations)
3. ASEAN MICE Forum 2025
Date: 15–17 April 2025
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Focus: Meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry, crucial for hotel event management professionals.
Website: (Check ASEAN Tourism or MICE event listings)
4. Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2025
Date: 11–14 April 2025
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Focus: Tourism and hotel industry networking, with sessions on hospitality trends.
Website: https://vitm.vn
5. Philippine Hotel & Restaurant Expo (PHILHORE) 2025
Date: 17–19 April 2025
Location: Manila, Philippines
Focus: Innovations in hotel operations, F&B, and hospitality tech.
Website: (Check PHILHORE official pages)
Networking & Side Events:
Many luxury hotels and resorts in Bali (Indonesia), Phuket (Thailand), and Langkawi (Malaysia) host hospitality workshops and chef masterclasses during this period.
CHINA:
Here are the key hotel management and hospitality events in China (and nearby Asia) from April 11–19, 2025:
1. HOTELEX Shanghai (上海国际酒店及餐饮业博览会)
Date: 14–17 April 2025
Location: Shanghai, China
Focus: One of Asia’s largest hospitality trade shows, covering hotel supplies, F&B tech, and management solutions.
Website: http://www.hotelex.cn
2. China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2025
Date: 16–18 April 2025 (Tentative, based on past schedules)
Location: Kunming, China (or another major city)
Focus: Tourism and hotel industry networking, with sessions on hospitality trends.
Website: http://www.citm.com.cn
3. Asia Hotel & Tourism Forum (AHTF) 2025
Date: 15–17 April 2025
Location: Hong Kong (or virtual)
Focus: Luxury hotel management, investment, and sustainability in Asia.
Website: (Check Horwath HTL or The Hong Kong Tourism Board)
4. Guangzhou International Hotel Equipment & Supplies Exhibition
Date: 11–13 April 2025
Location: Guangzhou, China
Focus: Hotel procurement, smart room tech, and hospitality design.
Website: (Search for 广州国际酒店用品展)
5. ITB China (International Tourism Trade Fair)
Date: 14–16 April 2025 (Tentative)
Location: Shanghai, China
Focus: B2B travel and hotel industry networking, digital booking trends.
Website: https://www.itb-china.com
Other Notable Mentions:
Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) (Often held in Hong Kong/Shanghai, check for 2025 dates).
Shanghai International Luxury Hospitality Design Expo (If interested in high-end hotel design).
AUSTRALIA:
Here are the key hotel management and hospitality events in Australia during your specified dates (April 11–19, 2025):
1. Australian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) 2025
Date: 15–16 April 2025 (Likely dates based on past events)
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Focus: Hotel investment, management trends, and operational excellence in the Australasian market.
Website: https://www.ahice.com.au
2. Fine Food Australia (Hospitality & Hotel Supply Expo)
Date: 14–16 April 2025 (Expected, as it’s usually held in April)
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Focus: F&B innovations, hotel kitchen tech, and procurement for hospitality businesses.
Website: https://finefood.com.au
3. Accommodation Australia National Summit
Date: Mid-April 2025 (TBC, but often held around this time)
Location: Sydney or Gold Coast
Focus: Policy, workforce challenges, and tech advancements in hotel management.
4. Prowine Australia (Relevant for Hotel F&B Teams)
Date: 15–17 April 2025
Location: Melbourne
Focus: Wine and beverage trends for hotels, bars, and restaurants.
Website: https://www.prowine.com.au
5. Tourism & Hospitality Conference by TTF Australia
Date: April 2025 (Exact dates TBA)
Location: Sydney or Brisbane
Focus: Tourism recovery, hotel marketing, and sustainability.
Website: https://www.ttf.org.au
Other Networking Opportunities:
State-based hotel association events (e.g., Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) or Australian Hotels Association (AHA) branches often host local seminars).
University-led hospitality forums (e.g., Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School events).
MIDDLE EAST:
Here are the key hotel management and hospitality events in the Middle East during April 11–19, 2025:
1. Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025
Date: 14–17 April 2025
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
Focus: One of the largest hospitality and tourism exhibitions in the region, covering hotel investments, luxury tourism, and tech innovations.
Website: https://www.wtm.com/atm
2. The Hotel Show Dubai
Date: 15–17 April 2025 (Expected, based on past schedules)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Focus: Hotel design, operations, F&B, and sustainability in the Middle East.
Website: https://www.thehotelshow.com/dubai
3. Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia
Date: 14–16 April 2025 (Likely dates)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Focus: Hotel investment, Vision 2030 projects, and luxury hospitality trends.
Website: https://www.fhs.com.sa
4. HORECA Middle East (Dubai)
Date: 16–18 April 2025
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
Focus: Hotel supplies, F&B technology, and operational excellence.
Website: https://www.horecaonline.ae
5. Qatar International Hospitality Expo
Date: 15–17 April 2025 (Tentative)
Location: Doha, Qatar
Focus: Post-World Cup hospitality growth, hotel management, and tourism trends.
Website: (Check Qatar Tourism Authority updates)
Other Notable Events:
Gulf & Saudi Hospitality Leadership Forums (Often held in Dubai/Riyadh around this period).
AFRICA:
Here are the top hotel management and hospitality events in Africa scheduled for April 11–19, 2025:
1. Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) – Regional Edition
Date: 15–17 April 2025 (Tentative, based on past events)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (or Cape Town, South Africa)
Focus: Africa’s premier hotel investment summit, covering development deals, management trends, and tourism growth.
Website: https://www.ahif.com
2. SAHIC (South African Hotel Investment Conference) 2025
Date: 16–18 April 2025
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Focus: Hotel financing, operations, and sustainability in Southern Africa.
Website: https://www.sahic.co.za
3. WTM Africa (World Travel Market Africa)
Date: 14–16 April 2025
Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa
Focus: Pan-African tourism & hospitality networking, with hotel management seminars.
Website: https://africa.wtm.com
4. HICA (Hotel & Catering Expo Africa)
Date: 11–13 April 2025
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Focus: Hotel supplies, F&B tech, and operational solutions.
Website: https://www.hotelcatering.co.za
5. North Africa Hospitality Forum
Date: 17–19 April 2025 (Expected)
Location: Marrakech, Morocco / Cairo, Egypt
Focus: Luxury resorts, tourism recovery, and investment opportunities.
Website: (Check Moroccan/Egyptian Hotel Associations)
Other Key Events:
African Luxury Hospitality Awards (Often held in April, location varies).
Nigeria International Hospitality & Tourism Expo (Lagos, if scheduled).
EUROPE:
Here are the top hotel management and hospitality events in Europe during April 11–19, 2025:
1. International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) 2025
Date: 14–16 April 2025
Location: Berlin, Germany
Focus: Europe’s largest hotel investment event, covering deals, tech, and sustainability.
Website: https://www.ihif.com
2. Sleep + Eat (Hospitality Design & Innovation Expo)
Date: 15–17 April 2025 (Tentative, based on past dates)
Location: London, UK
Focus: Luxury hotel design, F&B concepts, and future trends.
Website: https://www.sleepeatevent.com
3. EUHOFA International Congress (Hotel Managers’ Summit)
Date: 16–19 April 2025
Location: Vienna, Austria (or rotating European city)
Focus: Leadership, operations, and innovation in high-end hotels.
Website: https://www.euhofa.org
4. HORECA (Hospitality Trade Fair) – Greece or Belgium
Date: 14–17 April 2025 (Brussels) / 11–14 April 2025 (Thessaloniki)
Location: Brussels, Belgium / Thessaloniki, Greece
Focus: Hotel supplies, culinary trends, and operational excellence.
Website:
Brussels: https://horecaexpo.be
Greece: https://www.horecaexpo.gr
5. ILTM Europe (Luxury Travel Market)
Date: 15–18 April 2025
Location: Cannes, France
Focus: Ultra-luxury hotels, boutique resorts, and VIP tourism.
Website: https://www.iltm.com
Other Notable Events:
**Spain’s Hostelco Barcelona (If dates shift to April, usually in October).
Scandinavian Hotel & Restaurant Fair (Stockholm or Copenhagen, check for 2025 updates).
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