DOHA: Hospitality Qatar 2015, the hospitality and HORECA (Hotels, Restaurants, cafes) show of Qatar, will take place from 13 – 15 October at the Doha Exhibition Centre (DEC).
The show, which is licensed by the Qatar Tourism Authority, will be one of the premier events to feature all aspects of the hotel and franchise market in the Gulf region and represents an excellent platform for local, regional and international HORECA suppliers to meet hospitality professionals from the entire region. It will also allow franchise brands, hotel groups, developers, banks and consultants to network and create new business opportunities with hotels and franchise investors.
Hospitality Qatar 2015 is being launched at a time when Qatar is emerging as a major player in the hospitality and franchise investment market in the GCC, due to the requirements of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, in terms of Food and Beverage / HORECA supply and hotel construction.
The last few years have seen a swift expansion in the number of hotels and other tourism facilities in Qatar, as the government has invested in transforming the country into a luxury, sports and business destination.
Also, the hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup has boosted growth across the sector, with the state expected to spend as much as $200bn in the build-up to the global event. The country plans to make significant additions to hotel capacity from around 15,000 to approximately 95,000 rooms by 2022.
According to a recent report released by Alpen Capital, the hotel occupancy rate is expected to rise to 70.5 percent in 2018. Similarly, occupancy rate for serviced apartments is expected to increase to 65.5 percent by 2018.
The show has received support and sponsorship from several companies in Qatar including: Al Sraiya Holding Group (Platinum Sponsor), Elegancia Hospitality Group (Gold Sponsor), ASKAR (Official Kitchen Sponsor), Boecker (Salon Culinaire and Official Hygiene Sponsor) and many more.
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