Event guide
Why this event is on the calendar
The Lodging Conference runs October 5–8, 2026 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. It is a private, hotel-industry gathering for the people making investment, development and operating decisions, not a consumer travel event.
Its published 2026 agenda reveals the working style: dealmaker sessions, executive briefings, think tanks, economic outlook programming and structured networking sit alongside golf, hiking, pickleball, receptions and dinners. Speaker announcements were still pending when researched, so named speakers should be verified on the organizer's site before travel.
Who gets value from it
Hotel owners, developers, lenders, investors, asset managers, brand executives, operators, advisors and technology providers with an active lodging-industry remit.
How the day tends to work
The program intentionally mixes boardroom-level conversations with long social windows. Registration includes general sessions, think tanks, meals, cocktails, networking events, documentation and the Lodging Connect app; the site also says attendance is restricted to people in the hotel industry.
Prior-edition evidence
What past editions show
Plan with primary sources
Official links and follow-up
Organizer sources
Researched from organizer-owned sources. Programs and logistics can change, so confirm registration and venue details before booking travel.
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