The 8th edition of Hospitality Qatar, the country’s leading International Trade Exhibition and Conference for HOREC, F&B, and tourism, will kick off at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) on Monday, 6 November 2023, with the participation of more than 150 exhibitors from suppliers and service providers in the hospitality, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and food and beverage sectors from more than 17 different countries.
Over the years, Hospitality Qatar has expanded and diversified its activities to meet the growing demand in the sector, both locally and internationally, to include a conference, training program, specialized competitions, as well as a B2B matchmaking program connecting leading companies in the market to potential buyers and investors.
In terms of participation, 70 local companies and 80 international companies will be taking part in this year’s edition, with the participation of 5 official national pavilions, including the Kuwaiti National Pavilion supported by the Public Authority for Industry, the Turkish Pavilion supported by the Ministry of Commerce, and the Iranian Pavilion supported by the Trade Promotion Organization. Moreover, 20 embassies will also be participating to promote their touristic destinations and programs.
According to the organizers, IFP Qatar, this year’s program will include a number of trainings and workshops, a barista competition held in cooperation with the internationally renowned coffee brand, Corona, the Restaurant’s Choice Awards by talabat, as well as the highly anticipated Salon Culinaire competition and live cooking shows.
The free training workshops accredited by Excelledia will cover some of the most important topics in the industry, including excellence in customer service, food safety and hygiene, management, and others. Through this free training program, Hospitality Qatar aims at providing professionals and practitioners in the industry with the knowledge, skills and training necessary to raise the level of quality across hospitality and tourism facilities in Qatar.
The Barista Competition by Corona will gather some of Doha’s most talented baristas in an exciting display of skills in the presence of international experts flying in to Qatar specifically for the occasion.
In turn, talabat is participating in this year's edition of Hospitality Qatar of as the 'Food Technology Partner'. Commenting on the partnership, Francisco Miguel De Sousa, Managing Director of talabat in Qatar said:
“We would like to thank IFP Qatar for organizing the Hospitality Qatar 2023 and are happy to support this iconic event as its official Food Tech partner. This partnership aligns with our ongoing commitment to be an integral part of Qatar’s vibrant culinary scene and connect with as many local and international stakeholders as possible in the food, tech and hospitality sectors.”
In addition to the commercial, professional and knowledge aspects that will be covered through these various events, culinary enthusiasts will be able to enjoy various live cooking competitions and demonstrations over the three days, with more than 150 chefs representing Doha's leading hotels competing in 20 different categories in the Salon Culinaire competition. Some of Qatar's brightest chefs will showcase innovative recipes that will satisfy all tastes directly to the event’s visitors.
In summary, an exhibition, conference, training workshops, awards ceremony, various competitions, and live performances covering the hospitality, tourism and food sectors are the ingredients of Hospitality Qatar 2023, making it a must-visit event.
For more information, please visit http://www.hospitalityqatar.qa/
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