The best and brightest of Malaysia’s hospitality and real estate sectors are making their way to Kuala Lumpur for the 6th Hospitality Malaysia Conference (HMC) which will be staged at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre on 24th June.
Organised by Hospitality Asia, this prestigious event serves as the ultimate industry war room to confront changing realities, dismantle the status quo, and design the future of hospitality in a resilient, post-growth era.
HMC 2026 seeks to bridge the gap between strategic ambition and powerhouse operational performance through an immersive, action-oriented agenda featuring over 30 sessions with more than 40 expert speakers, and around 400 pre-qualified delegates.
A timely conference
The sixth edition of HMC comes at a critical moment for the global hospitality sector: over the past several months, we have seen shifting investor appetites, bold architectural revolutions, and a digital-first revenue landscape, all of which need fresh approaches to move forward.
With that in mind, this year’s conference is structured around three concurrent, uniquely curated summits, each featuring dedicated panel discussions led by market authorities.
Also, the roster of speakers reads like an elite lineup of industry leaders shaping the regional hospitality landscape.
Among those taking the stage are Reagan Chan (Khazanah Nasional Berhad), Paul D Volodarsky (DFDL), Dr Sri Ganesh Michiel (Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association), Harriet Hoong (Meliá Hotels International), Justin Chen (Else Hotel KL), Chris Legaspi (Archipelago International), Steve Tjen (Radisson Hotel Group), Chuiling Lee (JLL | Hotels & Hospitality Group, Asia Pacific), Bastien Touzeau (Hyatt Hotels Corporation), and Viona Zhang (C9 Hotelworks Company Limited).
Three summits for specific growth sectors
Hotel Investment Summit Malaysia
Exploring complex economic currents, this summit outlines how capital strategy aligns with market reality.
Key discussions focus on aligning capital allocation with national tourism goals, modernizing economy and mid-scale properties, and navigating the rise of branded residences and alternative credit.
High-level panels will dissect capital alignment for VMY 2026, evaluate strategic reinvestment versus property conversion, and explore how ESG-driven hotels are gaining a competitive edge.
Experts will also deliberate on shifting from traditional ownership to branded lifestyle destinations, private equity options, and unlocking value through hotel-led mixed-use ecosystems.
Hotel Design Summit Malaysia
Focusing on the spatial evolution of the hospitality sector, this summit brings together leading architects, interior designers, and brand curators.
Sessions will explore how form, function, and deep operational value must integrate seamlessly to create hospitality assets that showcase regional integrity and long-term staying power.
Interactive panels will focus on moving beyond fleeting aesthetic trends to deliver deep emotional and local identity.
Designers and developers will debate purposeful spatial design, structural transformations for property conversions, and the specialized architectural demands of integrating global brand identities into local mixed-use assets.
Hotel Revenue Summit Malaysia
Unpacking the commercial battleground of modern hospitality, this summit focuses on the intersection of data, pricing strategies, tech innovation, and digital guest experiences.
Commercial leaders will share predictive tools and models designed to maximize profitability, build smarter systems, and navigate a volatile distribution market.
Targeted panels will address commercial agility and value over volume in a shifting demand environment.
Meanwhile, revenue leaders and tech innovators will collaborate during dedicated panel sessions to analyze modern pricing strategies, optimize direct booking channels, and leverage data analytics to streamline F&B and hotel operations for maximum profitability.
