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Miami Beach Convention Center
Hall D
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.MiamiBeachConvention.com

SHOW DAYS
Wednesday, September 16 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday, September 17 10:00am – 4:00pm
Exhibitors may access the Exhibit Hall on Show Days starting at 8:00am.
 
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN
Monday, September 14 2:00pm – 8:00pm (for Approved Custom Builds Only)
Tuesday, September 15 8:00am – 6:00pm
   
EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT
Thursday, September 17 4:01pm – 10:00pm
Friday, September 18 8:00am – 12:00pm

 

Parking is available at the Miami Beach Convention Center for a $20 flat fee*. The parking garage decks are located on the 4th and 5th level (uncovered) of the Miami Beach Convention Center. Enter from 1901 Convention Center Drive (West) or from 2000 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (East). Valet service is available for $35/day* (near the West Lobby) at the Main Entrance off Convention Center Drive. Accessible parking spots are located on the rooftop parking garage of the MBCC.  Parking Hours: 6am-1am, 7 days a week.

For more parking information, visit MBCC’s Parking & Directions.

*Rates subject to change.

The Independent Hotel Show will showcase leading businesses operating within this flourishing sector. This includes businesses from but not limited to:

AUDIO & ENTERTAINMENT
Guest facing technologies - in-room entertainment, smart technology, internet, wifi, door locking, telecommunications and audio-visual systems.
 
BEDS & BEDDING
Mattresses, comforters, duvets, sheets, and pillows.
 
BOUTIQUE/GIFT & RESORT WEAR
Bags, gifts, jewelry, sundries, and apparel.
 
DESIGN & DECOR
Interior design – bed bath and living, furniture, soft furnishings, fabrics, wallcoverings and accessories, lighting, artwork, flooring and carpet. Exterior design – plant and garden, outdoor furniture.
 
FOOD & DRINK
Bar design and products, beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and teas, bar snacks, minibar products and equipment.
 
HOTEL SUPPORT SERVICES
Legal, finance, management and consultancy, insurance, property development, recruitment, staff and training.
 
HOUSEKEEPING & HOTEL PRODUCTS
Linens, tableware, uniforms, cosmetics, glassware and china, towels, toiletries, promotional and branded gifts.
 
MARKETING & BRANDING
Creative agencies, website design, print houses, graphic design, social media and marketing software.
 
TECHNOLOGY
Back of house technologies – bookings and hotel management software, payment and revenue management systems, and hotel operation programs.
 
SPA & WELLNESS
Spa design, products, gym equipment, pools, spa services, leisure and wellness equipment


For a detailed exhibitor brochure, please click here.

  • The Independent Hotel Show is for owners, senior management, purchasing managers, designers, and key decision makers from independently-minded leading hotels and brands.
  • The Independent Hotel Show is a B2B show open to qualified industry professionals only and not open to the general public.
  • Individuals must be directly involved in the hotel industry to attend.
  • Suppliers to the industry must be exhibitors in the show to participate.

For a detailed exhibitor brochure and attendee demographics, please click here

The Independent Hotel Show Miami is the premier event dedicated exclusively to the luxury, boutique, and independent hotel sectors. We focus on the latest industry trends and emerging opportunities designed to help independent hoteliers scale their businesses and elevate the guest experience.

Originally launched in 2023 as an extension of the highly successful London event (est. 2012), the brand has since expanded to Amsterdam and Munich. Our mission is to broaden the support of the hotelier community by delivering the brand to independently spirited hoteliers across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

We invite you to join us for our fourth edition at the Miami Beach Convention Center on September 16–17, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique and influential industry gathering.

The Independent Hotel Show Miami is dedicated to delivering a quality experience for its attendees.  The show floor features a modern, modular-style exhibit environment.  Exhibitors are able to take advantage of a Turnkey Booth Package which includes hard walls, carpet, table, chairs, company header and a wastebasket.  Exhibitors with an existing custom booth structure that is 200 square feet and larger may be approved for the Basic (Raw) Space Booth Package. 

Click here for the Exhibitor Brochure with full details and rate information.

Turnkey Booth Package (per 3m x 3m booth unit):

  • Hard-wall shell scheme on 3 sides (2 sides for corner booths)
  • Company name sign
  • Carpet (tuxedo black)
  • 1 square table (chrome and white)
  • 2 side chairs (white)
  • Nightly booth cleaning
  • Material handling (drayage)
  • Online company directory listing
  • Exhibitor badges (unlimited)
  • Personalized marketing tools
  • A promo code to invite guests to register for free (unlimited)
  • Please note electrical and Wi-Fi services are not included. These services may be ordered through the event’s general contractor and show partners.


Basic (Raw) Space Package for approved custom exhibits 200 sq. ft and larger:

  • Material handling (drayage)
  • Nightly booth cleaning
  • Exhibitor badges (unlimited)
  • Personalized marketing tools
  • Online company directory listing
  • A promo code to invite guests to attend the show (unlimited)
  • Please note hard walls, carpet, furniture, electricity and Wi-Fi are not included. Exhibitors must have walls and floor covering as part of their booth structure. These items may be ordered through the event’s general contractor and show partners.

Exhibitors may register as many booth personnel for badges as needed.   

The Primary Contact for each exhibitor will be emailed (subject: Exhibitor Registration Link) a unique registration link to use in registering booth personnel. Once registered, exhibitor staff will receive a confirmation email with a barcode and badge pickup instructions. Badges will be made available for pickup at the onsite Registration Check-In (each staff member must show I.D. and pick up their own staff badge).  Badges are required to be worn on the trade show floor for the duration of the event.

For registration questions or to receive the Exhibitor Registration Link (available to the Primary Contact only), please contact Diana Ludwig at Diana.Ludwig@ExpoDevCo.com.

The Primary Contact for each exhibitor will receive an email (to be sent starting in May, subject line: Your Exhibit Promotional Tools) that provides information on how to access your company’s custom marketing dashboard as well as your unique promo code which grants free registration for clients and prospects.  The dashboard contains a co-branded landing page, personalized email invites, suggested content for your social media, web banners and other marketing tools. The marketing platform makes it easy for you to upload email lists and send invitations with your promo code to your entire contact list.  Please note that only professionals working for a hotel may use exhibitor promo codes (suppliers to the industry are not allowed to use exhibitor promo codes and will be denied entry).

Click here to log into the Exhibitor Zone.

Information on how to order additional furniture, graphic services, AV, electrical services, Wi-Fi, lead retrieval and other services is coming soon and will be posted on this website under the Exhibitor Show Services tab. Notification emails will be sent to each Exhibitor’s Primary Contact when the ordering information is available. 

Exhibitor Services Manual (Furnishings, Graphics, Labor, Shipping and Material Handling)
Electrical Order Form
Basic Internet Service (per day)
Wired Internet, Hot Spot and Telecom Service Guide
Wired Internet, Hot Spot & Telecom Online Ordering

Exhibitors may rent lead retrieval systems from Custom Registration. A lead retrieval system allows exhibitors to scan attendee badges and collect attendee data.

Click here to select and order a lead retrieval system.

Exhibitors are encouraged to ship booth items to the Advance Warehouse as this is the best way to ensure the items will arrive at your booth on time. Expo Convention Contractors, the official general contractor, will handle the delivery of all shipped items to the exhibitor’s booth.
 

Advance Warehouse
Shipments may arrive starting (no earlier than) Friday, August 14, 2026 and may arrive no later than Friday, September 4, 2026. Warehouse receiving hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm. Exhibitors will be charged a surcharge for items arriving before or after the deadlines.

Advance Warehouse Address:

Independent Hotel Show Miami
Your Company Name and Booth #
Expo Convention Contractors Inc.
15959 NW 15th Avenue
Miami, FL 33169

Click here for preprinted shipping labels for shipping to the Advance Warehouse.
 

Direct Shipping to the Convention Facility
The general contractor will start accepting shipments Monday, September 14 from 10:00am – 8:00pm and Tuesday, September 15 from 8:00am – 6:00pm. Shipments arriving before Monday, September 14 at 10:00am, will be turned away.

Convention Facility Address:

Independent Hotel Show Miami
Your Company Name and Booth #
Expo Convention Contractors Inc.
C/O Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Hall D
Miami Beach, FL 33130

Click here for preprinted shipping labels for shipping direct to the Convention Facility.

Exhibitors that manufacture or distribute food or beverage products can offer samples to attendees. Beverage samples are limited to a maximum 3oz container. Food samples are limited to a maximum 2oz portion, and the maximum alcoholic beverage/liquor sample size is one 1oz. Exhibitors must receive written approval from Show Management and Sodexo Live to distribute samples. Please see the necessary Sample Forms required for approval below.

Sample Forms

Exhibitors may order food and beverages from the official MBCC catering service, Sodexo Live. Information on the available catering options can be found on the Catering Menu below. Please note that all outside food and beverages are strictly prohibited within the Miami Convention Center building and complex.

Small candies 1oz or less, such as individually wrapped mints are permitted for distribution within an Exhibitor’s booth and does not require Sodexo Live’s written authorization.

Exhibitors may bring in logo’d bottled water contingent upon written approval from Sodexo Live. A corkage fee of $1.50++/bottle will apply. Sodexo Live reserves the right to control the quantity of logo’d bottled water brought into the facility.

Sodexo Catering Guide
Exhibitor Catering Menu
Online Catering Ordering

The exhibit hall does not offer free Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is available at no charge in the Convention Center’s lobby areas.

Wi-Fi can be purchased from SmartCity Network, MBCC’s exclusive internet and telecommunications service provider. Below are links to ordering information.

Basic Internet Service (per day)
Wired Internet, Hot Spot and Telecom Service Guide
Wired Internet, Hot Spot & Telecom Online Ordering

Exhibitors have access to a myriad of marketing tools to promote their presence at the event. Each exhibitor Primary Contact will receive (starting in May) an email (subject line: Your Exhibit Promotional Tools) that provides your company’s unique promo code which grants free registration to the event for your customers, and information on how to access your company’s custom-built dashboard. The dashboard will provide digital marketing tools including a co-branded landing page, suggested social media content, email invites and web banners with your promo code. The dashboard allows you to invite your entire contact list to visit you at the event with a single upload.

Exhibitor Zone
The Exhibitor Zone is where you enter your company's information (logo, description, and social media links) for your online exhibitor listing and access your marketing dashboard.

Click here to access the Exhibitor Zone.

Sponsorships
Align your brand with the event showcasing the latest trends and innovations for luxury and independent hoteliers. Creative Sponsorship Programs include: The Lobby Lounge, the Innovation Stage, Reception Check-In (Registration), Badge Lanyards, Billboard Signs and much more!

Click here for the Sponsorship Brochure.

To ensure full compliance with international data protection laws and to honor the privacy of our customers, Independent Hotel Show Miami does not provide or sell attendee lists.

While we do not distribute lists, we encourage you to utilize the official lead retrieval systems available through our registration partner. This allows you to seamlessly capture contact information from attendees who visit your booth.

Please be advised that Show Management never sells attendee data to third parties. If you are contacted by any company claiming to have our attendee list or pretending to represent show management, please be aware that these are fraudulent companies.

Click here to select and order a lead retrieval system.

Show Management offers the Connections Concierge Program, a personalized service designed to help both attendees and exhibitors make valuable connections at the show. For details,  click here.

If you are a contracted exhibiting company from outside the USA and any of your personnel who will be working at the show need a Visa Invitation Letter, please send a detailed request by email to: Info@IndependentHotelShow.us.

You will need to provide the following details for each person: 

  • Full Name
  • Passport Number
  • Nationality
  • Date Issued
  • Expiration Date

To make it easy for attendees and exhibitors traveling to Miami Beach, show management has arranged special rates at a number of hotels in the area.

Click here for the list of options.

Please Note: Show Management will never contact you by phone to book your hotels. Other agencies may solicit you to book with hotels claiming to be part of Independent Hotel Show Miami. To ensure you have a legitimate reservation with the show hotel partners, only use the special show rate housing link provided above.

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for the Independent Hotel Show Miami.

Please click here to book your flights.

You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4B5.

*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

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The Innovation Stage is the on-floor education hub which will host multiple education sessions per day, covering the latest hotel trends and cutting-edge innovation with the goal of developing ground-breaking ideas and engaging conversations relevant to the boutique, lifestyle, and luxury hotel sectors.

The Business Center Stage is a relaxed environment on the show floor where knowledge can be gained and shared. These tailored campfire-esque sessions led by exhibitors, up to 6 per day, provide a unique mix of presentations, products, and solutions for hoteliers.

All sessions over the two-day event are included at no additional cost with attendee registration.

Exhibiting companies are welcome to submit ideas and presentations to show management for consideration by the content planning team. Content that is considered too sales orientated or focused on promoting the company’s own products or services will not be considered for inclusion.

Exhibitors can purchase 30-minute time slots to present on the Business Center Stage, a dedicated relaxed environment on the show floor.

For details, please contact Miki LaSalle, Sales Director, at +1-678-381-8494 or Miki.LaSalle@ExpoDevCo.com.

Suppliers must be exhibitors in the show to participate.

Diana Ludwig
Operations Manager
T:  +1-404-334-4584
E:  Diana.Ludwig@ExpoDevCo.com

Miki LaSalle
Sales Director
T:  +1-678-381-8494
E:  Miki.LaSalle@ExpoDevCo.com