Mark your calendar: Independent Hotel Show UK 2026, the Independent Hotel Show London, lands in London, United Kingdom from 5 October 2026 to 6 October 2026, ready to bring the field together once more. It brings together professionals, manufacturers, suppliers and buyers from across the industry, serving as a key sourcing and networking platform. On an annual cycle, it gives the industry a regular moment to regroup and look ahead. A truly international crowd of about 3000 attendees is expected. The chosen home is Olympia, where generous floor space and good transport links do half the work.

Hosting Independent Hotel Show UK 2026 in London is part of the draw. London pairs world-class event infrastructure with the kind of energy that makes a business trip worthwhile. London is well connected by air and supported by an extensive local transport network, so travelling in from abroad or elsewhere in the United Kingdom is rarely a hassle. When it comes to where to stay, London offers everything from convenient venue-side hotels to boutique options in the heart of the city. London punches above its weight as a host city, cementing its status among the United Kingdom's leading event destinations.

Buyers will find Hotel Industry, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry and Travel & Hospitality on display, with plenty of room to source, compare and negotiate. For buyers and sellers alike, it is a chance to do in a few days what would otherwise take months of separate meetings. An exhibition of 200+ exhibitors showcases the products and ideas defining the field. Angus Montgomery shape and stage the whole thing, from the first session to the last handshake.

Measured in leads, orders and handshakes, the time spent here tends to pay for itself. Independent Hotel Show UK 2026 earns its place on the calendar for importers, exporters and trade buyers, edition after edition.

Because hotels near the venue can fill up around the event dates, visitors are advised to arrange travel and accommodation in London early.

Travelling in for this one? Our United Kingdom guide covers venues, transport and where to stay.