Dubai International Hospitality Week set for 2017

‘Dubai International Hospitality Week’ – organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and dmg events – will bring together dmg’s The Hotel Show with the launch of DWTC’s GulfHost in 2017.

The Dubai Tourism-endorsed event is anticipated to attract more than 50,000 visitors when it opens at the DWTC in September 2017.

Ray Tinston, portfolio director of the dmg events hospitality portfolio including The Hotel Show and The Leisure Show, commented in a statement: “With more than 10,000 new hotel rooms forecast to open in Dubai each year in the lead up to 2020, the hospitality industry here is one of the fastest growing in the world.

"Dubai is synonymous with innovation and setting trends on a global scale. Dubai International Hospitality Week will provide the ultimate platform for hospitality industry professionals from across the world to do business and network here in the global hub for hospitality innovation – sourcing everything needed to build, develop or maintain a hospitality or foodservice establishment – whilst learning about the latest trends and what’s to come.”

DWTC’s GulfHost will be a hospitality equipment and foodservice expo, with a dedicated showcase of back and front of house hospitality and catering equipment and tableware.

“In short, we are showcasing anything purchased by a restaurant, bar or café that isn’t edible,” said Andrew Pert, portfolio exhibitions director at the DWTC. “The region’s hospitality, foodservice and catering industry is continually innovating and investing in all aspects of the preparation and serving of food. The UAE currently has over 6,000 F&B outlets, with another 19,000 expected to open by 2019.”

The Hotel Show and GulfHost will run over three days, whilst an extended week of live events will take place around the exhibitions, including conferences, networking opportunities, and more.

More information about Dubai International Hospitality Week 2017 will be revealed in the coming weeks.