1. N.Y.U.'s Hospitality Industry Investment Conference

#1 Hospitality Industry Event
The 35-year-old gathering is the hotel industry's premier meeting of C.E.O.s and executives. Next: June 2-4, 2013
The 35-year-old gathering is the hotel industry's premier meeting of C.E.O.s and executives. Next: June 2-4, 2013
Photo:Â Debra Rothenberg/NYU-SCPS Tisch Center
2. International Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Show

#2 Hospitality Industry Event
About 18,000 professionals from the lodging, dining, and travel industries are expected at Hospitality Media Group's trade show this fall. Next: November 9-12, 2013
About 18,000 professionals from the lodging, dining, and travel industries are expected at Hospitality Media Group's trade show this fall. Next: November 9-12, 2013
Photo: The Photo Group
3. Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Adrian Awards

#3 Hospitality Industry Event
Following an overhaul that replaced a seated dinner with a more free-flowing reception and the presentation ceremony, the 56-year-old gala has garnered renewed interest from the industry in recent years. Next: January 2014
Following an overhaul that replaced a seated dinner with a more free-flowing reception and the presentation ceremony, the 56-year-old gala has garnered renewed interest from the industry in recent years. Next: January 2014
Photo: Thos Robinson/Getty Images for HSMAI