EVENT DATES & TIMES
23rd & 24th September 2026
EVENT LOCATION
International Convention Centre
Sydney, NSW
EVENT CONTACTS
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Event Summary – NoVacancy Expo Sydney
The NoVacancy Expo Sydney is Australia’s largest and most influential event for professionals working across the hotel and accommodation industry. Held at ICC Sydney, the NoVacancy expo brings together hotel owners, operators, accommodation providers, designers, suppliers, and hospitality leaders for two days focused on improving guest experience, operational performance, and long-term profitability.
More than just a traditional trade show, the NoVacancy conference gives accommodation professionals the chance to learn from industry leaders, meet suppliers face to face, and connect with others across Australia’s hotel and hospitality sector – all within one highly focused event environment. Attendees can explore emerging technologies, compare operational solutions, and gain practical insight into the trends shaping the future of accommodation in Australia.
From boutique hotels and serviced apartments to luxury resorts and large hotel groups, the event attracts thousands of decision-makers looking for smarter systems, improved guest experiences, and practical ways to modernise their venues.
What Makes NoVacancy Expo Worth Attending?
The NoVacancy Hotel & Accommodation Industry Expo is designed for hospitality professionals who need to explore practical ideas, meet with trusted suppliers, and gain commercial insights they can apply immediately within their hotels, motels and resorts. Across the expo floor, visitors can explore hundreds of products and services covering guest experience technology, revenue management, interiors, housekeeping, operations, sustainability, digital marketing, and accommodation fit-outs.
The event also features education sessions and hospitality leaders from major brands, including Accor, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, and TFE Hotels. Discussions span topics including the latest in hotel technology, revenue optimisation, staffing, interior and architectural design trends, ESG initiatives, customer loyalty, and operational efficiency.
Unlike broader hospitality events, NoVacancy is strongly focused on the practical realities of running accommodation businesses in a competitive market. Visitors can compare systems and suppliers side by side, ask operational questions directly, and discover new ideas without having to travel and spend multiple days away from their business.
Exhibitor Information – Novacancy Hotel Expo Australia
For exhibitors, NoVacancy Expo offers direct access to hotel owners, accommodation operators, procurement teams, and hospitality decision-makers actively evaluating new ideas, technologies, and operational solutions. With more than 300 suppliers involved, the Sydney event has evolved into one of Australia’s major meeting points for the accommodation industry, covering everything from fit-outs and hospitality technology through to business systems, service solutions, and evolving customer experience strategies.
With hundreds of suppliers competing for attention across the NoVacancy Expo floor, exhibitors need a stand that people actually stop at. Grand Stand Events works with businesses to create custom exhibition stands and display spaces that feel polished, practical, and easy to engage with in a busy hospitality environment. From modular displays through to full exhibition stand builds, the team helps exhibitors create a stronger and more memorable presence throughout the event.
Networking, Hospitality Trends & Industry Innovation
Networking is a major part of the NoVacancy experience. The event is structured to encourage genuine business conversations through facilitated meetings, networking spaces, supplier showcases, and education sessions focused on the future of accommodation and hospitality.
From boutique hotels and serviced apartments to luxury resorts and large hotel groups, the event attracts thousands of accommodation professionals looking for smarter systems, improved guest experiences, and practical ways to modernise their operations. While major hotel brands attend each year, NoVacancy also places strong focus on the needs of independent operators, motels, and smaller accommodation providers.
Co-located with the Hospitality Design Fair, the expo also gives visitors access to emerging trends in hotel interiors, refurbishment, furniture, lighting, guest amenities, and accommodation design. From booking systems and PMS platforms through to sustainability initiatives and guest engagement technology, NoVacancy offers a practical look at where the accommodation industry is heading next.
Who Should Attend NoVacancy Expo?
- 1. Hotel Owners
- 2. Accommodation Operators
- 3. Hospitality Managers
- 4. Procurement Teams
- 5. Design & Fit-Out Specialists
- 6. Technology Providers
- 7. Resort & Motel Operators
- 8. Hospitality Suppliers
Why Hospitality Professionals Attend?
- • More than 300 hospitality suppliers exhibiting across the event floor.
- • New hotel technology, operational systems, and accommodation solutions.
- • Free education sessions featuring accommodation and hospitality leaders.
- • The chance to compare suppliers and systems side by side in one location.
- • Networking opportunities with hotel operators, buyers, and industry decision-makers.
- • Ideas and trends shaping hotel design, refurbishment, and the guest experience.
“Trusted Exhibition Stand Partner”
A massive thank you to the Grandstand team who supported us and one of our valued clients on a big exhibit in Melbourne. It was a success all round and we can’t wait to do it again next year. The entire experience from booth design to booth build was seamless. A trusted supplier who goes above and beyond! Thanks again.
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