For Ireland’s hospitality industry, the pressure to “go green” has shifted from a vague PR ambition to an urgent commercial imperative. With energy costs remaining a critical challenge for operators, sustainability is no longer just about corporate responsibility; it’s about survival.
Hotel owners, restaurant operators, and procurement managers are all facing the same questions: How can we cut crippling energy bills? How do we reduce food waste? And how do we meet the growing demand from consumers, and corporate clients, for genuine, provable Environmental, Social, and Governance credentials?
Finding practical, cost-effective answers to these questions has become a top priority for the entire sector. It’s a challenge that HEX26 is placing at the very centre of its agenda.
A Practical Trail to Real-World Savings
On the 10th–11th of February 2026 at the RDS, Dublin, HEX26 will provide the industry with the most comprehensive showcase of sustainable solutions. This isn’t just a theme; it’s a tangible, practical resource for the 6,000+ senior decision-makers projected to attend.
The centerpiece of this focus will be the HEX26 Sustainability Trail.
This isn’t a scattered collection of suppliers. The Trail is a curated route through the show floor, designed to guide visitors to a specific selection of providers. It will connect hotel owners and operations managers directly with exhibitors offering practical, bottom-line solutions, including:
- Energy-Efficient Equipment: Featuring the latest in high-efficiency commercial kitchen appliances, refrigeration, and smart-tech, as well as suppliers of solar energy solutions designed for commercial properties.
- Eco-Conscious Products: Showcasing everything from sustainable guest amenities to suppliers of EV charging stations, a fast-growing requirement for hotels and car parks.
- Zero-Waste Systems: Highlighting innovators in food waste reduction, sustainable packaging, and waste management solutions that turn cost-centres into efficiencies.
More Than Products: A Top-Level Strategy
Beyond the show floor, the HEX26 Live Conference Stages will tackle sustainability from a strategic perspective. “Sustainability & Trends” is one of the event’s three key content themes, with expert-led talks and panels dedicated to tackling “Energy costs, food waste, ESG, and sustainable sourcing”.
This dual approach, providing both the strategic “why” on the conference stages and the practical “how” on the Sustainability Trail, makes HEX26 an unmissable event for any operator, from a hotel GM and Head Chef to a dedicated Sustainability Manager.
The message is clear: the most successful businesses of the next decade will be the most sustainable. At Hospitality Expo 2026, those businesses will find their solutions.
Hospitality Expo 2026 is Ireland’s largest trade-only exhibition for the hospitality, foodservice, and tourism sectors. Free registration is now open for a limited period. Sign up here.
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