Hospitality Kiosk Trade Shows

By | April 15, 2026
Hospitality kiosks and HITEC

Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner

Kiosk Trade Shows for Hospitality

One of the big shows often attended is HITEC. Some of our members with be there including KIOSK.

Key Benefits Include

  • Increased guest satisfaction with lower wait times and greater convenience tied to check-in and check-out transactions
  • Secure, PCI compliant payment transactions
  • 24/7 access to guest services including meal purchases, extra room keys, and on-demand check-out folio
  • Health safeguard with autonomous check-in and check-out,eliminating need for person-to-person contact
  • Permanent automation platform to alleviate ongoing hospitality
  • labor shortages common among hotel operators

Produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), a global nonprofit hospitality association, HITEC gives attendees access to the latest hospitality technology, industry experts, essential education and the resources to find cost-effective ways to improve company bottom lines.This makes HITEC the largest non-profit show of its kind.

Resources

The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) is the world’s largest and longest-running hospitality technology event. Produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), it provides attendees with access to the latest hospitality technology, industry experts, essential education, and resources to improve company bottom lines. Here are some key points about HITEC:

Event Details:
Date: June 24-27, 2024
Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, N.C., USA
Attendees: Hospitality professionals, executive decision-makers, and industry investors from over 60 countries.
Exhibition: Over 325 companies showcase innovative solutions in the hospitality technology space.
Education Sessions: Curated by experts, covering technology’s role in hospitality1.
Event App:
The HITEC 2024 Event App, sponsored by Ireckonu, provides comprehensive information about the event, including the education program, speakers, exhibitors, and networking opportunities.
Community Support:
HITEC has partnered with Shasta Cloud for the 2024 HITEC Helps Initiative, supporting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Donations help provide food for the local community in Charlotte.
Exhibit Opportunities:
Companies can showcase their innovations by becoming exhibitors at HITEC, connecting with industry leaders and elevating their brands2.
Whether you’re interested in cutting-edge technology, networking, or educational sessions, HITEC offers a valuable experience for hospitality professionals.

Author: Craig Allen Keefner

Craig Allen Keefner is an industry analyst, content strategist, and longtime authority on self-service kiosks, digital signage, unattended payment systems, and interactive technology. He manages content and industry strategy for Kiosk Industry and The Industry Group, with a focus on kiosk software, hardware-software integration, accessibility, payment compliance, healthcare kiosks, restaurant self-service, and emerging AI automation. Craig has covered the self-service and kiosk industry since the 1990s, tracking how public-facing terminals move from concept to field deployment. His work combines industry research, vendor analysis, operator conversations, standards tracking, trade show coverage, and practical experience with the real-world constraints of kiosk deployments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiosk