# Independent Hotel Show (IH Show)

- Dates: 16 September 2026 to 17 September 2026
- Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, United States
- Organiser: Montgomery Group
- Industry: Travel & Hospitality
- Expected attendance: 139

## About

The Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026 is a business event for luxury, boutique, and independent hotels from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It offers two days of networking, education, and showcasing of products and services tailored to hoteliers seeking to enhance their businesses.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://independenthotelshow.us/)
- [Agenda](https://www.independenthotelshow.us/seminar-program)

## Topics

- Hospitality

## Speakers

- Cody Adent, President & Chief Financial Officer, Vibrant Management
- Christopher Ahlgrim, Vice President, Americas East, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
- Amber Asher, Partner & Chair, Global Hospitality Law & Brand Strategist, Helbraun Levey
- Gaby Aziz, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Heart Core Hotels
- Jesse Baker, Chief Executive Officer, Jet Hospitality
- Jennifer Barnwell, President, Curator Hotel & Resort Collectio
- Dina Belon-Sayre
- Melissa Benhaim, Founder, Benhaim Public Relations
- David Bowd, Founder & Chief Executive, Salt Hotels
- Steve Burman, Director of Sales, North America & EMEA, roommaster
- Adam Bussell, Managing Director at Hotel AKA West Palm, AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences
- Steve Carran, Host & Head Writer, The Modern Hotelier
- Gina Cerra, Regional Director of Operations, Kasa
- Michael Chin, General Manager, The Loren Hotel
- Soul Cole, Mindfulness & Wellness Coach, SOUL COLE the Brand
- Matt Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, Travel Culture Collab
- Eamonn Crowe, Senior Editor, Boutique Hotelier
- Sarah Dandashy, Hospitality Expert, Podcaster, Ask A Concierge
- Yadira Diaz, Founder & Chief Impact Officer, Gradible

## Sponsors and partners

- 1Concier
- 33 Lock Inc
- A to Z Towels
- Agilysys
- Airvya
- American Beverage Marketers
- ampliphi
- Belli Arti
- Blueprint RF
- BMS CAT
- Boca Terry
- Boozebox
- Boutique Hotelier
- Burke Construction
- Cabana Group
- Cabana X by StruXure
- Cargo Crew
- CH Design Studios
- Complete Jantex
- Craft Cottage LLC

## Where to stay

- **Albion Hotel South Beach**: 120 m from the venue
- **The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach**: 120 m from the venue, 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 33139
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/miami/south-beach)
  - Phone: +1-786-276-4000
- **Iberostar Waves Berkeley Shore**: 120 m from the venue, 1610 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139
  - [Hotel website](https://www.iberostar.com/eu/hotels/miami/iberostar-waves-berkeley-shore/)
  - Phone: +1 786-605-0810
- **San Juan Hotel South Beach**: 140 m from the venue
- **Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami**: 150 m from the venue, 1685 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/thompson-hotels/en-us/miath-thompson-south-beach)
- **Loews Miami Beach Hotel**: 160 m from the venue, 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139
- **Sagamore Hotel South Beach**: 160 m from the venue, 1671 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139
  - [Hotel website](http://www.sagamorehotel.com/)
  - Phone: +1-305-535-8088
- **Beds & Drinks**: 160 m from the venue, 1676 James Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139

## What people are saying

- [Welcome to Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24qCmQBhrCk)
- [Welcome to Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ0IJ1HARGU)
- [Welcome to Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0rIN3CSyvA)
- [Show Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZjVfqxoMis)

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