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Key Trends at World Hotel 2026: Automation, Security, and Sustainable Management


The World Hotel 2026 trade show, held March 10-12 at Ptak Warsaw Expo, once again brought together representatives of the hospitality industry, investors, designers, and suppliers of solutions for the hospitality sector. The event served as a meeting place for professionals who discussed the future of the hotel industry, new standards of guest service, and trends in the development of modern hotel facilities.
World Hotel is an event that focuses on the real needs of the hotel industry-from the design of hotel spaces, through the furnishing of rooms and common areas, to technologies that support facility management and enhance guest comfort.


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Conferences, networking, and education During the fair, participants had the opportunity to learn about the latest solutions for hotels and take part in industry meetings and discussions concerning, among other things, the development of the hospitality market, changing guest expectations, and the role of design and technology in building competitive hotel facilities. World Hotel is also an important venue for networking and establishing business relationships. · Networking Zone - A specially designated area facilitated the strengthening of business relationships and the discovery of new partners. · Conferences and expert presentations - The conference program was prepared by the most renowned industry organizations, and the speakers represented the highest level of expertise. · Hotel Innovation Forum - One of the fair's most important events-lectures, workshops, and panels dedicated to the future of the hospitality industry: digitalization, sustainable solutions, and technologies for accommodation facilities.


The force behind the event WorldHotel 2026 was created in collaboration with key industry organizations-their presence lent the fair prestige and a professional character. We extend special thanks to our strategic partners: · Hotelowa Grupa Zakupowa - supporting the development of the hospitality industry in the areas of procurement optimization and community integration. · Tableart - an event partner supporting both the exhibition and content aspects. · Grafen and Winterhalter - the technological pillars of the fair, also responsible for spectacular MasterClasses and specialized equipment demonstrations Collaboration with partners allows us to develop the World Hotel fair as a platform for the exchange of knowledge, experience, and best practices in the hospitality sector.

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The next edition is coming in 2027

WorldHotel 2026 once again became a place where the hotel and restaurant industry could see what its future will look like. The event delighted attendees with a wide-ranging presentation of innovative products and services, premieres of game-changing technologies, and networking opportunities unmatched anywhere else. The next edition of the trade show will take place March 9-11, 2027, at Ptak Warsaw Expo.

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Nikodem Zygadło – Director of Analysis Department

Nikodem Zygadło

Director of Analysis Department | Deputy Director of Development | Ptak Warsaw Expo

A trade fair enthusiast with nearly 30 years of experience in creating, organizing events and managing trade fair projects.