On Tuesday, His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed Bin Jassim Al Thani, Minister of Economy and Commerce officially inaugurated Hospitality Qatar 2016, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The three day show will conclude on October 20.
The trade show provides a platform for suppliers, hoteliers, horeca suppliers, buyers, and investors to highlight their newest products and exchange expertise with professionals in the hospitality sector.
His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed Bin Jassim Al Thani, Minister of Economy and Commerce said: “We have witnessed during the past few years, the development of tourism and hospitality sectors. That development was driven by the huge interest that the state of Qatar has expressed towards this sector, and that was reflected in the National Strategy for the Tourism sector 2030. The strategy was set to be adapted as a roadmap towards developing the tourism industry during the next decades, and transforming Qatar into an international touristic destination proud of its cultural roots.”
Al Sraiya Holding Group vice chairman Rashed Nassir Sraiya Al Kaabi said: “The exhibition features all aspects of the hotel and franchise market in the Gulf region. We would like to thank all participants who have helped make this event a success, achieving its mission in providing regional and international agents, dealers and buyers the opportunity to network in a suitable, professional environment.”
In its third edition Hospitality Qatar 2016 has attracted a record level of interest and participation from across the industry with more than 10 countries participating, and hundreds of exhibitors and brands present at the show. Some of the hospitality-related disciplines present at this year’s show include retail investors and property developers.
Across the three day event, there will be several pavilions, workshops, and B2B networking sessions taking place.
INOX Kitchen Equipment operations manager Nadim Solh said: “This is our second consecutive year participating in Hospitality Qatar, and we are excited to be a part of it, in particular due to its increasing profile across the region. We have high hopes and expectations that Hospitality Qatar will be the perfect location to showcase our state-of-the-art kitchen products.”
In addition to the trade show, the Salon Culinaire competition has more than 250 chefs and sculptors competing to receive top honours in one of 17 categories.