Horeca Expo 2008

Professionalisme, kwaliteit en vernieuwing : dat zijn de drie basisprincipes waar Horeca Expo al jarenlang aan vasthoudt. Deze toonaangevende vakbeurs volgt de laatste tendensen op de voet. De nieuwste evoluties ziet u niet alleen bij de exposanten, ze komen ook uitgebreid aan bod in een goed gevuld randprogramma.

Tijdens de afgelopen 19e editie van Horeca Expo brachten 54.530 professionals een bezoek aan meer dan 600 exposanten. Dankzij de grote inspanningen van zowel exposanten als de organisatie in combinatie met de invoering van een nieuw registratiesysteem voor bezoekers is de kwaliteit van de bezoeker beduidend gestegen is.

Meer dan ooit is Horeca Expo uitgegroeid tot het trefpunt van de Belgische horeca, een echte businessbeurs waar zeer veel zaken gedaan worden en contracten gesloten worden.

Ondertussen zijn de eerste voorbereidingen voor de jubileumeditie van 20 jaar Horeca Expo in 2008 gestart. Zowel exposanten, bezoekers als pers mogen zich verwachten aan een boeiende editie vol topevenementen.

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FHC China 2008

FHC China 2008, China ’s leading international food & hospitality trade event will return for the 12th edition from 4-6 December 2008 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong. Invited trade buyers will have the opportunity to meet over 800 companies from 40 countries. FHC China is the largest international trade event in China for imported food and beverages, showing a wide range of products including coffee, wine, fresh produce, dairy products, meats, fruit, vegetables, processed foods, confectionery, ice cream, snacks, foodservices equipment and hospitality supplies.

With the rapid development of the Chinese economy, the boom in hospitality and growing, tourism and retail industries more and more international food and wine producers are finding a market in China for their products. Following the outstanding success of the Beijing Olympics, the world’s attention has once again been captivated by the potential opportunities on offer in this market. Of particularly interest to exporters is the rapidly expanding, affluent, young consumer market, which is forecast to grow from 572 million at present to over 1 billion by 2030, source McKinsey Global Institute.

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BC Hospitality Industry Conference & Exposition

The BC Hospitality Industry Conference & Exposition brings together the hospitality industry for three days of networking, buying and the latest in education development. The Conference attracts approximately 500 industry professionals representing all aspects of the hospitality industry. The Exposition hosts over 250 exhibitors displaying the latest goods and services and approximately 4,000 industry professionals attend the two day Trade Show.

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South Island Hospitality Show

Welcome to the South Island Hospitality Show 2009! The South Island Hospitality Show is a dedicated hospitality event providing catering, restaurant and accommodation industries with the latest products, services and equipment available in New Zealand.

Following the success of the inaugural 2008 show, over 120 exhibitors will demonstrate and meet more than 2500 of New Zealand’s key decision makers and buyers at the South Island Hospitality Show 2009.

Large trade show with over 120 exhibitors, seminars, demonstrations, competitions and more!

This is the hospitality exhibition that will have it all – food, catering equipment, furniture, appliances, apparel, beverages, bar concepts, technology and innovation.

South Island Hospitality Show is a cost effective marketing opportunity and the perfect event for exhibitors to generate new sales and build on existing relationships. Exhibitors can showcase their latest products, services, equipment and technology for a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising.

In addition to the main exhibition South Island Hospitality Show will include a number of onsite events to entertain, inform and motivate both visitors and exhibitors throughout the two show days.

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Horecava 2009

Lekker Ondernemen:
Heeft u een goed seizoen achter de rug? En bent u nu op zoek naar nieuwe handvatten om uw bedrijfsvoering te optimaliseren? Breng dan een bezoek aan Horecava 2009. Maandag 12 januari geven we het startschot voor vier dagen lang ‘lekker ondernemen’.

Innovaties:
Uit marktonderzoek zien we terug dat 70% van de vakbezoekers op zoek is naar innovaties. Innovaties en trends worden één van de speerpunten tijdens de komende editie, te vinden in het nieuwe Elicium.

Wat brengt Horecava 2009 u nog meer?
- 2 nieuwe trendwerelden: BUITEN en NACHTLEVEN
- 500 exposanten uit horeca-, catering- en grootkeukenbranche
- Vernieuwde en verbeterde halindeling
- 9e Editie Horecava Innovation Award
- Diverse pleinen; New Business -, MVO - en Proeven met Proost
- HotelloTOP
- Wine Professional

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Hotelex Shanghai 2009

Hotelex Shanghai (March 31-April 3, 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center)

The flagship event concluded on high notes after 4 days of busy trade. Again a record-breaking show, the exhibition has brought together 44330 visitors with 722 companies. The 18th edition of Hotelex Shanghai exhibition is driven very quickly., creating a one-step purchasing stage. More than 60% space has been booked in the past 3 months. It is expected to attract 2 halls of catering players in 2009. A new feature - food and beverage hall will launch in hall 3 together with Tea and coffee supplies. On-site special activities such as the China Barista Championship Final, chef show and other characterized demo,
workshop, seminars will match the related exhibition area.

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Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC)

The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC) offers a unique combination of top-notch hospitality technology education, led by industry peers and experts, and an unparalleled trade show showcasing the latest products and services from over 300 companies, occupying more than 130,000 square feet.

Nowhere else can premiere hospitality professionals gather to learn and experience the technologies that continue to enhance our industry and our customers’ experiences.

HITEC is a service of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP).

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Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP)

HFTP is the international professional association serving over 4,800 members working in hospitality. Since 1952, HFTP has been dedicated to providing members with extraordinary networking opportunities, industry-leading certification programs and events, and essential resources for professional growth.

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Hospitality 2009

Hospitality 2009 will be the UK’s largest and most important national exhibition for foodservice and hospitality in its calendar year with over 300 companies showcasing the latest products and services across Food & Drink, Interiors, Exteriors, Tableware, Catering Equipment,Technology and Careers in Hospitality. The event is your route to nearly 14,000 visitors who attend in full buying mode.

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77th Semi-Annual Hospitality Training Conference

CHART is the leading resource for the development and advancement of hospitality training professionals.

Who Should Attend?

Training and human resources professionals who want to positively impact their organizations and further their own career development.

  * Trainers
  * Instructional Designers
  * Vice Presidents
  * Directors
  * Managers
  * Team Members
  * CEOs and COOs who are committed to developing people

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Hospitality & Leisure Conference

Today’s hospitality and leisure industry is in a fragile state.  Regional occurrences can have a global business impact and affect the entire industry.  An effective response calls for close cooperation between all parties involved.  From the economic events like the credit crunch, the global financial crises, the rise in fuel prices to the terrorism scare following the September 11 attacks, the hospitality and leisure industry is directly impacted by these incidents in an unprecedented way unknown in the past.

On top of that, increased competition, rising costs, economic concerns and changes in consumer taste all characterize the evolving nature of the hospitality and leisure industry. Companies within this sector must maintain a firm grasp on changing consumer needs and taste trends to continually develop products and services that meet consumer demand. Today, operational challenges include labour recruitment and retention, food safety, consolidation, expansion and customer loyalty. Brand awareness is a major focus as companies look for new opportunities to build market share

The Asia Business Forum–organised Conference on Hospitality and Leisure creates a platform to discuss proactive strategies, best practices and strategic planning to cater for the latest developments in the industry.

Amongst the issues to be discussed and presented are:
• Latest Trends in Leisure and Travel That Affects the Hospitality Industry
• Keeping a Lid on Rising Operating Costs
• Profitable Keys for a Greener Future
• Providing Effective Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry
• Anticipating Change That Will Shape the Industry
• How to Maintain Revenues and Pricing in the Hospitality and Leisure Industry during Economic Downturn
• The Impact of the Internet to the Tourism Industry

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Hotel Revenue Management and Pricing Middle East 2008

Revenue Management as a Middle Eastern hotel discipline has skyrocketed in significance recently. Hotel supply and demand curves are leveling out, putting pressure on every hotel – particularly in the 5 star category – as percentages of yearly growth decline.

This targeted hotel forum is designed to unite the leaders in revenue management from across the Middle East, to stimulate discussion, ignite debate - and even generate the occasional argument - with the goal of helping drive regional hotels forward in the most profitable way possible.

Attend this event to fulfill these 5 core business objectives:

• Channel Management in a dynamic market – discover how to place the right offer in the right place at the best possible time
• Optimized agency relationships – real Win-Win agreements with your preferred agencies
• Pricing inventory and adding value without negatively impacting your brand
• Grow your lucrative corporate market share
• Introducing a working Total Revenue Management strategy

No other Middle Eastern forum allows you access to 25 senior revenue management, distribution and sales experts, briefed to discuss the industry challenges and opportunities that will impact to hotel bottom-line throughout 2009 and beyond.

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ITB Asia

ITB Asia, the three day B2B trade show and convention, will have its debut October 22 to 24, 2008 in Singapore. International exhibitors of all sectors of the travel-value chain, Asia Pacific’s leading companies and emerging small and medium-sized enterprises meet with top buyers from the MICE, Leisure and Corprorate Travel markets.

ITB Asia will feature the full range of travel products, services and goods, while at the same time functioning as a knowledge platform for the industry with the concurrently held ITB Asia Convention and events by partners. 

ITB Asia will be held annually in Singapore.

ITB Asia - The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market

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3rd Annual National HR in Hospitality™ Conference & Expo

The leading event specifically for professionals in HR management, employment law and labor relations in the hospitality industry. Program developed and sponsored by Human Resource Executive Magazine, Cornell University ILR School and School of Hotel Administration.

Developed and produced by Human Resource Executive® Magazine, Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, and Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and endorsed by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, HR in Hospitality™ is the leading event specifically for professionals in HR management, employment law and labor relations in the hospitality industry — just take a look at all of 2008’s fantastic highlights:

In addition to sessions for Hotels and Labor Relations, the 2008 program offered tracks for Restaurants and Foodservice, featuring expert insights into the ultra-specific needs of these segments of the business. If it was important in the industry, HR in Hospitality™ had it.
Also new in 2008 — HR Hot Topics Discussion Groups focused on six of the most critical issues in HR management and employment law — letting attendees share their ideas and strategies with their colleagues in a unique “board meeting” environment. These sessions — repeated so everybody could attend — were a big hit!

Location:
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
4600 North World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-1000
Phone: 407-824-1000

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Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference (HD Expo)

Design today is unique, edgy, and inventive. HD2009 exposition & conference is the place where you’ll find it all! HD2009 captures the energy of our dynamic industry.

We’ll connect you with innovative thinkers to motivate you, showcase the newest products to inspire you, and reveal cutting-edge ideas that will help you stay on the forefront of the creative landscape. At HD2009, you’ll experience the best in the industry today, and what’s on the horizon.

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