EquipHotel – Home of Hospitality is the leading biennial international trade show for professionals in the hotel, restaurant, and hospitality sectors, taking place from November 2 to 5, 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

 

 

Held every two years at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the EquipHotel Paris trade show is the premier B2B event for the hospitality sector.

 

It brings together over 80,000 professionals from the hotel and restaurant industry, along with 1,200 international suppliers from 133 countries.

 

Over the course of four days, decision-makers in the hospitality and food service sector have the opportunity to meet new suppliers, discover their latest innovations, and envision the guest experiences of tomorrow’s hotels and restaurants.

 

The 2026 edition of EquipHotel will be themed "Plural Hospitality," explored through three key pillars throughout the trade show:

 

Hospitality in Every Setting

In response to shifting behaviors among travelers, vacationers, and remote workers, "plural hospitality" encompasses a broad spectrum—from campsites to luxury palaces, aparthotels to youth hostels, and treehouses to high-end hotel suites. This applies to every environment, whether in the city or the countryside, by the sea or in the mountains. What are the most effective models? How can an establishment carve out a unique position that sets it apart from the competition?

 

Experience-Driven Hospitality

Today, the concept of "experiences" is about providing guests with memorable, diverse, and varied moments—each one unique, perhaps even entirely novel—that stand in stark contrast to their everyday lives. This holds true regardless of the establishment’s category. In this context, how can one create lasting memories and evoke genuine emotion—from the guest room to the spa, the lobby to the restaurant, the pool to an excursion, or the bar to a coworking space? How can teams be brought together internally, and how can a loyal customer base be cultivated?

 

Conscious Hospitality

Finally, this "plural hospitality" adapts to new economic and ecological realities. Even the most prestigious luxury hotels are now embracing a philosophy of restraint—all while leveraging AI as a partner to optimize and streamline operational procedures. How can businesses prepare and organize themselves to successfully navigate this transition? EquipHotel has consulted with a wide range of experts to provide clarity on this subject.

 

"By focusing on 'plural hospitality,' the 2026 edition of the EquipHotel trade show offers a unique perspective on a sector whose transformation is only just beginning, while providing sources of inspiration and concrete solutions to meet the challenges of tomorrow", explains Béatrice Gravier, director of the EquipHotel trade show.

 

 

EquipHotel Paris is the most comprehensive international trade show for the hospitality and food service industry, organized into four distinct sectors:

* Tech & Services: Services, management tools, entertainment, point-of-sale and payment systems, robotics, and smart building solutions.

* Wellbeing: Spa and health therapy, fitness and sports, hotel supplies, and bedding.

* Design: Outdoor experiences, decoration, lighting, tableware, indoor furniture, bathroom fixtures and ceramics, and interior/architectural design.

* Foodservice: Small equipment, coffee service, sommelier tools, vending solutions, F&B, mixology and bar, kitchen equipment, and HACCP compliance.

 

The EquipHotel program also features conferences and think tanks, various competitions and awards ceremonies, dedicated inspiration zones, and innovation awards.

 

 

Whether you are a chef, restaurateur, hotelier, architect, interior designer, investor, café or brasserie owner, facility manager, consultant, or installer, stay at the Hotel Jardin Le Bréa—you can reach EquipHotel 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in just 15 minutes!

 

 

Dates and Opening Hours:
Monday, November 2 to Thursday, November 5, 2026

Monday, November 2, Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4, 2026: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

 

Rates:

▪ Visitor badge: €55 (excl. tax) online / €110 (excl. tax) during the event

▪ Premium badge: €120 (excl. tax) online / €150 (excl. tax) during the event

 

 

How to get to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from Hotel Jardin Le Brea:

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles - 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris

- From Hotel Jardin Le Bréa, take Metro line 12 from the Notre-Dame-des-Champs station (a 5-minute walk away), heading toward Mairie d'Issy, and get off at the Porte de Versailles station.

The total travel time from our hotel to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is 15 minutes.

 

 

Practical Information

https://www.equiphotel.com/en-gb.html