DOHA: Experts and stakeholders from Hospitality and Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes (HORECA) sectors are set to attend ‘Hospitality Qatar 2016’ exhibition which will begin from October 18 this year.
The three-day long exhibition, taking place at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), will be under the patronage of Minister of Economy and Commerce, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani.
The show, licensed by the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), will be one of the premier hospitality-related events in the region, as it features all aspects of the hotel and franchise market in the Gulf region.
The exposition is designed to build a strong platform for local, regional and international HORECA suppliers to meet hospitality professionals from around the region. It will also allow franchise brands, hotel groups, developers, bankers and consultants to network and build new business opportunities with hotels and franchise investors.
Due, in part, to the massive build-up required for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the markets for Food and Beverage, HORECA supply, and hotel construction are peaking.
“There has been a tremendous response from exhibitors, especially those that participated in last year’s successful Hospitality Qatar show. Companies have cited the rapid growth of the hospitality and HORECA sectors in Qatar as a reason for vying to be part of this year’s exposition. With obvious business drivers such as the FIFA 2022 World Cup and the Qatar National Vision 2030, we are expecting a record turnout by exhibitors and attendees, alike,” said Rawad Sleem, Project Manager of the show. “We are very pleased with the high level of international interest from suppliers outside of Qatar, such as: China, Germany, India, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Turkey, etc. On the heels of last year’s success, it has become clear that HORECA suppliers from around the world have chosen Qatar as a go-to point to participate in the local market boom,” he added.
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. Through Qatar’s National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030, Qatar has adopted a comprehensive approach to addressing sustainability in all aspects of the tourism industry, with a special focus on creating a thriving hospitality sector in the country.
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