Nice-to-Have to Non-Negotiable: How Music Is Driving Hospitality in 2026

Nice-to-Have to Non-Negotiable: How Music Is Driving Hospitality in 2026

As margins tighten and competition for attention increases, leading hospitality operators are doubling down on music as a proven driver of footfall, dwell time and spend. This panel brings together operators who are actively putting music at the heart of their strategy to discuss what entertainment really means to their business, how it impacts commercial performance, and why venues that get music right are pulling ahead of the pack.