Top 5 things F&B industry professionals should see:
The Hotel Show Dubai 2015 team picks out the five elements from the show that are a must–see for F&B professionals:
1. THE VISION CONFERENCE — DAY 2
The Vision Conference is a popular educational feature within The Hotel Show programme. Over the three days of the event, 80+ expert speakers will gather to discuss current issues and trends in the hospitality and leisure industry in the Middle East and Africa. This year will see more speakers from the F&B industry than ever before with representatives from Cain Hospitality Innovation, Kroma, McQueen’s Group, Foodiva, Silver Spoon Investments and more. Topics include: When international brands want to enter the MENA region; Trends & predictions in the restaurant business up to 2020; F&B concept development; Culinary entrepreneurialism; New projects, new trends, new territories and pioneering concepts; and, The Chefs Big debate.
Freedom Pizza founder Ian Ohan is one of the speakers, talking about the challenge of moving away from franchise agreements. He said: “This topic is particularly pertinent for me as a former franchise owner of NKD Pizza, having built up our business to be their most successful operation in the world, before having to make the difficult decision to launch my own brand — Freedom Pizza. The Hotel Show is an excellent B2B platform to launch my newbrand.”
Ohan continued: “I hope to bring a practical perspective to the topic, to help other entrepreneurs in the industry make informed and balanced evaluations of the different business models. The hospitality industry in the Middle East is pretty dynamic — it’s competitive and developing fast. It’s also become mature enough to move beyond global franchises and allow independent brands to launch and thrive, and even to expand beyond the region into the wider world. This is an exciting time to be a part of this industry.”
2. NEW COMPANIES FOR 2015
One example of this is Ariane Fine Porcelain,with operations in Lebanon, Italy, India and Bangladesh. The brand will be exhibiting in the UAE for the first time at the show.
A representative said: “Through our state–of–the– art production technique, advanced technical know-how and creative team of experts is born a durable, high quality product, suitable for all fine hospitality, catering and food & beverage establishments. Our collections are made by industry professionals for industry professionals, encompassing creativity, functionality, durability and timelessness.”
3. PRODUCT LAUNCHES FOR 2015
Dubai-based Renarte Hospitality Supplies LLC is launching a number of international brands new to the UAE. Renarte general manager Sharon Black said: “Our leadership constantly travels the globe looking for new, innovative products and service solutions to offer to clients, be it for a new opening or an existing operation. We are looking forward to The Hotel Show Dubai 2015 where we will be launching a host of new, international brands to the UAE hospitality market.”
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