HMC2025 Post Event Report

5th Hospitality
Malaysia Conference

Redefining Hospitality: Beyond Boundaries
July 2, 2025 at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur

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The 5th Hospitality Malaysia Conference #HMC2025, held on July 2 at Connexion Conference & Event Centre in Kuala Lumpur, brought together 405 pre-qualified delegates to explore new strategies shaping Malaysia’s evolving hospitality landscape. The event served as a key platform for hotel owners, developers, designers, operators, and solution providers to connect and collaborate on the industry’s future in one of Asia’s most dynamic tourism markets.

This year’s theme, “Redefining Hospitality in Malaysia, Going Beyond Traditional Boundaries”, anchored conversations around the future of hotel design, revenue generation, and investment—highlighting shifts in guest experience, operational strategy, and sustainable development.

Across the full-day program, attendees engaged in panel discussions, keynote sessions, and summits that explored topics such as investments beyond major tourist destinations, wellness-driven and heritage design, and diversifying revenue streams.

Backed by participation from 11 countries, #HMC2025 underscored the industry’s commitment to future-proofing Malaysia’s hospitality sector. The event emphasized the importance of agility, local context, and forward-thinking leadership—reinforcing the need to balance innovation with cultural integrity and long-term value creation in a fast-changing market.

HOTEL INVESTMENT SUMMIT MALAYSIA

HISM gathered leading investors, developers, and financial experts to explore new markets, innovative investment strategies, development challenges, and branding opportunities shaping the future of Malaysia’s hospitality sector.

HOTEL DESIGN SUMMIT MALAYSIA

HDSM brought together Malaysian hotel designers, developers, and architects to explore how hospitality spaces can reflect culture, climate, and wellness through thoughtful design that is sensory, sustainable, and locally grounded.

HOTEL REVENUE SUMMIT MALAYSIA

HRSM explored new revenue streams, optimizing global hotel operations, evolving retail and F&B concepts, and innovative strategies to futureproof the workforce amid today’s increasingly competitive hospitality talent landscape.

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2025 in Numbers

87

Speakers
49

Event Sponsors & Partners
405

Actual Unique Event Attendees

Delegate Breakdown

Countries Breakdown

86.3%

Malaysia
7.50%

Singapore
1.9%

Thailand
1.5%

Indonesia
0.05%

Japan
1%

Mainland China
1.1%

Europe
0.25%

Americas
0.65%

Other Parts of Asia

By Company Size

49%

Large: 250 or more
32.5%

Medium: 50-249
14%

Small: 10-49
3.5%

Micro: 1-9

By Seniority

18.4%

C-suite, President, Chairman, Founder, Owner, Managing Director
24.8%

Executive Director, Director
15.1%

Cluster General Manager, General Manager, Country Head
41.7%

Managerial Level

By Business Nature

41.3%

Property Developer, Property Owner Financial Investor, Bank, Independent Hotel, Integrated Resort Owner/Operator, Tourism Attraction
22.9%

Hotel Chain (Corporate Office), Hotel Chain (Non-corporate), Co-working Space Operator, Property Operator, Asset Manager, Fund Manager
11.6%

Consultant, Interior Designer, Architectural Designer, Landscape Designer, Environmental Designer, EPC Contractor, MEP Consultant, construction company, Project Manager, Lawyer
6.6%

Industry Association, Industry Media, Government Entity, University Professo
17.6%

OTA, Travel Agent/Tour Operator, Marketing & Brand Agency, TravelTech, Vendor, Car Rental Company, Destination Management Company (DMC), Others

Sponsors

Keynote Sponsor

Exhibitor Sponsor

Luncheon Sponsor

Technology Showcase Sponsor

Pop-Up Booth Exhibitor

Coffee Sponsor

Attending Specialist

Association Partner

Lucky Draw Sponsor

Media and PR Partner

Highlights from
Hospitality Malaysia Conference
HMC2025

Photo Highlights

Words on Streets

“This was my first time attending the event, and I was genuinely impressed. The conference brought together a highly curated group of senior professionals from the industry, all of whom were truly outstanding. It didn’t feel like a crowded or generic gathering, but rather a private, high-quality event where selectivity and substance were clearly prioritized. Additionally, the event was organized and executed with great professionalism and attention to detail.”

Owner’s Representative, Sun Hospitality Group

“Dear HVC2025 Organizing Team, Thank you for a well-organized and insightful conference. I was particularly impressed by the caliber of speakers, the quality of content in the investment and branding panels, and the opportunities provided for meaningful networking. The event offered valuable perspectives on both the strategic and experiential evolution of Vietnam’s hospitality landscape. Congratulations on a successful event. I look forward to attending future editions and continuing to engage with the vibrant HVC community.”

Senior Editor, WOWWEEKEND Magazine

"Overall, I enjoyed the event. I love how design and investment are separated which broadens the discussion. As a designer, I am quite interested in the investing side and learn about what our clients go through and the stresses they need to deal with. On the design portion, I love how hotel owners are sharing their journey it makes the discussions more grounded... the idea on color coded ID straps was genius because it helped to identify who I'd like to interact with. The event atmosphere made it so easy to talk to people with the cocktail tables and long breaks. I really appreciate the detail you guys put in to the experience."

POLYGON, Human-Centered Space Design

"Attending the Hospitality Asia event was an enlightening experience. It provided me with a unique opportunity to connect with industry experts and leaders, and to stay updated with the latest trends in the industry. The knowledge and insights I gained are invaluable. I highly recommend this event to anyone looking to broaden the network and their understanding of the hospitality industry. It's a must-attend!"

President, Tensei Data Net

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