A.Ronai managing director Gavin Dodd. A.Ronai managing director Gavin Dodd.

A.Ronai is on-board again to be the associate sponsor for two of Caterer Middle East's upcoming industry-specific forums: Bars & Nightlife and Chefs & Ingredients, taking place at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City on October 7 & 8, 2013.

A regular supporter of Caterer’s events, A.Ronai was established in 1947 in the UK as a general export company supplying British-manufactured products and is now a well-established partner to the Middle East Hospitality industry demonstrating a strong portfolio of products with brands including Steelite International, Oneida and Ronai Uniforms as wekk as a range of glassware and lighting solutions.

Managing director Gavin Dodd said that as a loyal ambassador to Caterer Middle East events, Ronai is "extremely happy to support the forums for this year."

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He said: "We very much believe in supporting the great industry that we are a part of and events as professional as this are a great way of achieving our aim. With the expected increase in properties as well as the number of visitors to Dubai in the coming years it’s important for all related companies to stay ahead of the game, building and retaining crucial relationships with hospitality industry professionals."

Commenting on the trends expected to come to light at the events, he added: "There are many topics raised during the forums that are all valid and affect the industry as a whole.

"For 2013 though, with the increased competition across all sectors we would suggest that creativity will be an important area of focus. Continuing to deliver the latest trends with the freshest produce together with ensuring the F&B outlets are focused on offering the guests something outside the norm."

He added that staff training will also feature. With the increase in the number of hotels, industry professionals need to ensure they retain their key players and develop their strengths outside of what is learned in culinary schools or bar academies.

To become a sponsor, please contact Diarmuid O’Malley at diarmuid.omalley@itp.com.