“We know that this year we will be providing the largest procurement opportunity in the region with the very latest collections, products, services and inspiration for hotel and restaurant owners and directors.

“All in all, if you are a hospitality professional, 28-30 September 2015 should already be in your diary for The Hotel Show and The Leisure Show at Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai,” Davidson asserts.

The vision conference

Over 80 speakers will share their knowledge and best practices at this year’s event.

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The Hotel Show’s Vision Conference is a forum for experts in the hospitality and leisure industry across the Middle East and Africa to present, discuss and debate current trends. Over 80 speakers from across the globe share their knowledge, best practices, and vision on a diverse range of topics across three days, including F&B, HR & training, technology, security, interiors, architecture, hot developments & development hotspots, sports/leisure/medical/MICE tourism, mega projects, management and operations, investment, refurbishment and sustainability.

The Hotel Show Dubai event director Christine Davidson says: “This year’s Vision Conference will address future trends and emerging topics that will affect this industry as we head towards Dubai 2020. We are confident these areas of focus will not only inspire the audience, but ensure they come away with a greater understanding of global hospitality trends, how to drive leisure demand as well as balancing guest satisfaction to meet sustainability requirements and government standards. The programme will also explore emerging markets, address destination marketing, tourism infrastructure and theme parks, plus exceptional dining experiences to drive revenue.”

Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi executive chef Michel Jost, who will be one of the key speakers at The Vision Conference, added: “In a fast growing market like the UAE, attending The Hotel Dubai Show is not an option, it’s a given. The UAE is probably going to have the fastest growth ever seen in hospitality over the next 6-8 years.”

“For those in hospitality who consider they have only a limited time for networking and to really see what the competition is doing, The Hotel Show Dubai should not be missed. Slowing down a few days may offer the reward of going faster in the future,” he added.