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The Lodging Conference 2026 event Phoenix · 2026-10-05
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The Lodging Conference 2026

October 5, 2026 - October 8, 2026
Phoenix, United States

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About The Lodging Conference

Annual conference for hotel owners, operators and investors to discuss trends, financing and operations.

The Lodging Conference 2026

The Lodging Conference 2026 runs 5–8 October 2026 at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Lodging Conference is the annual hotel-investment conference at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, drawing over 3,000 hotel owners, investors, operators and brand executives around M&A, financing and development.

Key Topics

  • Hotel investment and M&A
  • Financing and capital markets
  • Brand development
  • Hotel operations

Quick Info

Dates
October 5, 2026 – October 8, 2026
This event has ended
Venue
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge

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Frequently asked questions

When was The Lodging Conference 2026?
The Lodging Conference 2026 took place October 5, 2026 – October 8, 2026.
Where was The Lodging Conference 2026 held?
The Lodging Conference 2026 was held at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge in Phoenix, United States.

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