Hotel & Resort Design South (HRDS) will return to the Miami Beach Convention Center on 9 – 10 June 2026.
The free-to-attend event is dedicated to the design and development of hotels, resorts and private island destinations across the Southern States, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA). Bringing together the hospitality design community, the event connects architects, designers, developers, operators and suppliers for two days of discovery, learning and collaboration.
Expo
The show floor will feature more than 250 exhibitors showcasing the latest products, materials and services for hotel and resort design. Attendees will be able to explore solutions across interiors, outdoor environments, wellness spaces, guest experience technologies and operational design.
Design studios, manufacturers and suppliers will present innovations tailored to the unique cultural influences, climates and regulatory requirements shaping hospitality developments across the Southern States and the CALA region.
Conference Programme
HRDS 2026 will also host a conference programme featuring speakers from leading hotel brands, developer groups, procurement firms and design studios.
The programme will include panel discussions, lunch & learns and meet the brand Q&As exploring topics such as lifestyle and luxury hospitality trends, the design of private island destinations, the role of branding in development and design, and how regional identity shapes hotel projects across the Southern States.
Networking
Networking is a central part of HRDS 2026, with a range of events designed to connect professionals across the hospitality design ecosystem. Attendees can take part in the Opening Party, Happy Hour, Speed Networking sessions and association-led events, as well as informal meetings within the HRDS lounge.
Attend for free
Hotel & Resort Design South 2026 will take place 9 - 10 June 2026 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, co-located with Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas. Registration is now open and more information can be found here.
