The H&T Málaga 2026, the leading hospitality innovation fair in Spain, concluded on 4 February after three days at FYCMA in Málaga, drawing more than 600 companies and entities across 29,500 square metres of exhibition space.
Experts and chefs, including Eduard Xatruch, addressed current challenges and future trends through conferences, tastings, and interactive sessions, while the H&T Awards recognised outstanding contributions in hospitality, tourism, equipment, and culinary creativity.
Organisers say the fair’s full occupancy and expanded scale underscored Málaga’s position as a key hub for Mediterranean hospitality professionals seeking practical solutions and business opportunities.
- The fair achieved full occupancy across three pavilions, spanning 29,500 square metres of exhibition space, confirming its position as a major reference event for the sector in Spain and Southern Europe.
- Over 600 companies and entities participated, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in equipment, services, technology, sustainable practices, and hospitality management.
- Strong emphasis on sustainability and digital innovations transforming hostelería (hospitality), hotelería (hotels), and tourism, including eco-friendly solutions and tools for efficient operations.
- High-profile gastronomy and creativity content featured experts such as Eduard Xatruch (co-founder of Disfrutar, 3 Michelin stars) and other trendsetters analysing real-sector challenges and growth strategies.
- The 7th edition of the H&T Awards recognised talent and innovation across the HORECA channel, tourism industry, equipment, services, and gastronomy.
- Educational programme included conferences, round tables, tasting sessions (sala de catas), and interactive formats on trends in high-end gastronomy, equipment innovation, and applied creativity.
- Networking and business opportunities dominated, with professionals from the hospitality and tourism sectors engaging in direct interactions to foster partnerships and commercial deals.
- Focus on addressing current sector challenges, such as post-pandemic recovery, talent development, and adapting to new consumer demands through innovation.
