The Hospitality Show to Open with Spectacular ‘Miami Nights’ Party

PepsiCo to Present Opening-Night Celebration Alongside American Express, Hyatt and Other Sponsors

MIAMI, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hospitality Show, an annual gathering of hotel owners, operators, brands and suppliers, returns to Miami Beach November 2–4, 2026. The show will kick off with “Miami Nights,” a spectacular opening-night party celebrating the food, music, energy and culture of one of the world’s greatest hospitality destinations.

“Miami Nights” will be held Monday, November 2, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. in the Grand Foyer of the Miami Beach Convention Center. The party will feature Miami-inspired food and drinks, music from an internationally acclaimed DJ, salsa dancing and experiences reflecting the city’s Cuban and Latin influences.

PepsiCo, the title sponsor, will serve signature cocktails and mocktails at bars throughout the reception. The company will also host a VIP area and specialty food experience.

American Express will have a dedicated lounge within the Miami Nights VIP area, giving guests a quieter place to catch up with colleagues and make new connections.

Hyatt will offer guests a first look at Rita Rosa, a new bar concept planned for the Grand Hyatt Miami. A Miami street food station will give guests an early taste of the new concept.

“We’re going all in for opening night, bringing together the entire hotel industry for our biggest party yet,” said Brandy Rand, Vice President of Hospitality at Forge (formerly Questex), which produces The Hospitality Show with The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). “Thanks to PepsiCo, American Express, Hyatt and our other generous sponsors, expect a full Miami experience - from music, food, cocktails, dancing and a few surprises. It’s going to be a big night.”

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) will present a performance by Mr. Pauer, a two-time Latin Grammy-nominated DJ and producer whose music blends Afro House, Latin House, Caribbean rhythms and other sounds from around the world.

Technogym will bring live salsa dancers to the party, while HotelPAC will host a cigar-rolling demonstration reflecting Miami’s Cuban roots. HBO will present an upscale, wizarding-inspired cocktail experience, with the theme carried through the drinks, décor and presentation.

Miami Nights is included with registration for The Hospitality Show. For more information and to register, visit www.thehospitalityshow.com.

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About The Hospitality Show
The Hospitality Show is an event for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one goal: operating hotels more efficiently. Produced by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Forge (formerly Questex), the event brings together top industry leaders, senior executives of hotel brands, owners, operators, management companies, procurement specialists, and their teams. The Hospitality Show 2026 takes place November 2-4, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, FL.

About Forge
Forge is a leading global B2B events and media company, connecting buyers and sellers across high-value industries through live events, trusted media brands, digital products and year-round communities. Powered by first-party data, technology and deep market expertise, Forge helps businesses discover opportunities, build the right relationships and stay engaged well beyond the event itself. It is a company guided by a single purpose, Moving Markets. For more information, visit forgelive.com.

About AHLA
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide – including iconic global brands, 80% of all franchised hotels, and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support, and workforce development programs to move the industry forward. Learn more at ahla.com.