Hotel Show Colombo 2026 opens July 24 with over 400 stalls at BMICH

Sri Lanka’s premier hospitality and food service exhibition, Hotel Show Colombo 2026, will be held from 24 to 26 July 2026 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).

Organised by the Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates Association (SLHGA) in collaboration with CDC Events, Hotel Show Colombo has been at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry for over 27 years.

The exhibition will showcase the latest innovations, products, technologies and services while creating valuable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing and business development, further strengthening the country’s hospitality sector.

With over 400 stalls, this year’s exhibition will feature a diverse range of global hospitality solutions, attracting visitors from Sri Lanka, the Maldives, India and across South Asia.

The event will highlight innovations in smart technology and contactless solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency and enhancing guest experiences in the post-pandemic era.

A strong focus will also be placed on sustainable and eco-friendly hospitality solutions, reflecting the growing environmental awareness within the sector.

The exhibition will feature food and beverage innovations, showcasing trends ranging from local culinary traditions to international gastronomy. It will also highlight advancements in property management systems (PMS) and interior design, with emphasis on optimising hotel operations and improving guest comfort.

Complementing the main exhibition will be a series of concurrent events, including the National Barista Championship, National Room Stylist Challenge, National Tea Masters Cup Sri Lanka, Bar Champs and a series of industry-focused masterclasses.

Trevin Gomez, Chairman of the Organising Committee, said: “With Sri Lanka’s tourism industry experiencing remarkable growth, hotels and resorts are continuously striving to enhance guest experiences.”

Hotel Show Colombo 2026’s Principal Sponsor is Cargills Ceylon PLC, while Pragmatic International and Nestlé Professional are Platinum Sponsors. Venture Hotel Supplies (Pvt) Ltd. joins as the Gold Sponsor, with Ceylon Biscuits Limited and Hiru Stainless Steel (Pvt) Ltd. supporting the event as Silver Sponsors.

The National Barista Championship is supported by Fits Retail (Pvt) Ltd as the Official Coffee and Machinery Sponsor, with Kotmale as the Official Dairy Sponsor.

The National Tea Masters Cup Sri Lanka is supported by Ahamad Tea as the Exclusive Premium Tea Partner and Knuckles as the Official Water Sponsor, while Bar Champs is powered by Rockland Distilleries.

The National Room Stylist Challenge is sponsored by Celcius Solutions (Pvt) Ltd as the Official Linen, Mattress and Services Sponsor, Industrial Management Solutions as the Official Housekeeping Equipment Sponsor, and Cleansol as the Official Cleaning Chemical Sponsor.