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Rethinking Hotels: What Malaysia’s Next Chapter Demands
Hospitality in Malaysia is at a crossroads. From shifting investor appetite to rising design expectations and new revenue dynamics, the playbook is evolving fast. The 6th Hospitality Malaysia Conference #HMC2026, set to take place in Kuala Lumpur in June 24, 2026, offers a timely platform for those ready to confront the industry’s changing realities head-on. The two-day event will convene the region’s top minds to examine what it truly means to build, operate, and grow hotels in a post-growth era.

Reflecting the 2026 Hospitality Asia theme — “Leading Hospitality Forward: Investing in Design, Driving Results”#HMC2026 will examine how Malaysia’s hotel sector can turn strategic ambition into operational performance.

The program spans three focused summits: Hotel Investment Summit Malaysia #HISM, Hotel Design Summit Malaysia #HDSM, and Hotel Revenue Summit Malaysia #HRSM. Together, they will explore how capital strategy, spatial thinking, and commercial reinvention must align to create hospitality products that are both resilient and relevant. Sessions are designed to provoke—not reassure.

#HMC2026 is not just another conference. It is where serious conversations happen and where the future of Malaysian hospitality begins to take shape. Join the leaders who are not waiting for change but designing it.
  • 90+
    Speakers
  • 400+
    Pre Qualified Attendees
  • 250+
    Leading Companies
  • 30+
    Sessions
  • 40+
    Sponsors & Partners
  • 200K+
    Media Coverage
  • 3
    Branded Summits
This year's #HMC2026 edition is structured around three concurrent, uniquely curated summits, each tailored to spotlight the sector's transformative shifts and opportunities:
Capital is circling—but conviction is harder to find. The Hotel Investment Summit Malaysia #HISM convenes fund managers, asset owners, hotel chain executives, and real estate advisors to dissect where the money is moving and what’s holding it back.

With Malaysia balancing long-term tourism bets against inflationary pressures and global uncertainty, the investment lens is tightening. Growth now depends on smarter asset use, hybrid models, and returns with resilience. This is where capital decisions get sharper—and where the next cycle gets defined.

Hotels in Malaysia are no longer just places to stay—they’re immersive environments where design decisions shape how guests feel, interact, and remember. At The Hotel Design Summit Malaysia #HDSM, creative and operational leaders will explore the expanding role of design in delivering not just function, but emotion and identity.

As developers rethink what spaces should communicate, #HDSM will highlight ideas that move beyond trends—focusing instead on how purposeful design can deepen connection, reflect place, and redefine the hotel experience for a new generation of travelers.
Revenue strategy in Malaysia’s hotel sector is undergoing rapid change—shaped by shifting demand, digital behaviors, and a renewed focus on value over volume. The Hotel Revenue Summit Malaysia #HRSM will explore how hotels are rethinking commercial performance in an increasingly complex market.

Bringing together operators, revenue leaders, tech innovators, and F&B strategists, the summit will unpack how data, pricing, guest experience, and operations intersect. #HRSM offers a grounded look at how hotels can stay agile, maximize profitability, and build smarter systems for long-term resilience.
HMC2026 Event Overview
Registration for HMC2026 is now OPEN at Early Bird Rate! • Buy 3 delegate ticket for 10% off • Buy 5 and more tickets to get 20% off • This promotion is applicable on top of the early bird promo if you register before January 31, 2026
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