1. HX365

#1 Hospitality Industry Event
Formerly known as HX: The Hotel Experience, the American hospitality industry’s largest trade show came under new ownership in 2017 and will rebrand this year as HX365. Now hosted by Hospitality Management Group, the event draws more than 400 exhibitors and 7,000 industry professionals. In addition to the two-day show, the new owners plans to roll out related programming throughout the year. Next: November 11-12, 2018
Formerly known as HX: The Hotel Experience, the American hospitality industry’s largest trade show came under new ownership in 2017 and will rebrand this year as HX365. Now hosted by Hospitality Management Group, the event draws more than 400 exhibitors and 7,000 industry professionals. In addition to the two-day show, the new owners plans to roll out related programming throughout the year. Next: November 11-12, 2018
Photo: BiIl Massey
2. N.Y.U. International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference

#2 Hospitality Industry Event
This year marks the 40th edition of the N.Y.U. International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, where top leaders in the business of lodging meet for general sessions, workshops, and networking events. The 2018 conference will once again be held at the New York Marriott Marquis. Next: June 3-5, 2018
This year marks the 40th edition of the N.Y.U. International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, where top leaders in the business of lodging meet for general sessions, workshops, and networking events. The 2018 conference will once again be held at the New York Marriott Marquis. Next: June 3-5, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of the N.Y.U. International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference
3. Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International's Adrian Awards

#3 Hospitality Industry Event
Recognizing hospitality brands and agencies for creativity and innovation in advertising, public relations, and digital marketing, the Adrian Awards Dinner Reception & Gala is expected to draw nearly 1,000 guests to the New York Marriott Marquis. Themed “Be a Travel Marketing Super Hero,” this year’s ceremony adds categories for geo-targeted and experiential campaigns. Next: February 20, 2018
Recognizing hospitality brands and agencies for creativity and innovation in advertising, public relations, and digital marketing, the Adrian Awards Dinner Reception & Gala is expected to draw nearly 1,000 guests to the New York Marriott Marquis. Themed “Be a Travel Marketing Super Hero,” this year’s ceremony adds categories for geo-targeted and experiential campaigns. Next: February 20, 2018
Photo: David Welker/HSMAI