GULFHOST 2024
Event preview: GulfHost 2024
In its fourth edition since 2022, GulfHost is set to return in style to Dubai, UAE, on 5-7 November 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, reports Michael Jones
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ulfHost, says Mark Napier, VP – Portfolio Growth Food & Hospitality at organizer Dubai World Trade
Centre, is “a transformative event for the global hospitality, HoReCa, and foodservice industries.” As MENA’s most influential foodservice and hospitality equipment exhibition, GulfHost is not just a regional event, “but a significant international platform that will bring together over 25,000 qualified buyers and decision-makers from more than 150 countries,” he adds. Tis year, the show expands again with
more than 350 exhibitors and 16,000 sqm of exhibition space, showcasing the latest innovations in hospitality and foodservice equipments. For Napier, the addition of new country pavilions from Brazil and India, alongside established ones from the UK, Italy, Germany, and more, highlights “the global reach and diversity of the event.” Te show also offers an unparalleled
opportunity for learning and networking through the Foodservice Excellence Summit, a three-day conference produced
in partnership with FCSI, featuring over 70 international experts, including world-renowned foodservice consultants, and executives from leading hotel and restaurant groups. “Tis unique convergence of global expertise and cutting- edge solutions makes GulfHost 2024 an unmissable event for anyone looking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving hospitality and foodservice sectors,” says Napier. For Richard Haddad FCSI of hcig in
Dubai (pictured top, far left), this is such an important – and truly global – show. “Such an event is pivotal, not only for the region but also on international level. It is a dynamic platform to engage all stakeholders from the industry into an environment of sharing expertise and networking in an industry that has been evolving over the past decade at an exponential pace,” he says. “Furthermore, Gulfhost will address global issues such as food security, sustainable farming, food waste reduction, and enhancing food safety standards. It will also encourage local culinary talents and concepts to share success stories.”
Mark Napier, VP – Portfolio Growth Food & Hospitality at Dubai World Trade Centre
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS GulfHost 2024 will showcase the largest array of global foodservice equipment exhibitors, says Napier. “Tese trailblazing brands will unveil cutting-edge innovations aligned with our 2024 event themes: smart
kitchens, AI and automation, creative customization, the modular future, and sustainable solutions.
Another highlight for Napier is the debut of the YouthX Future Consultant Challenge, where students
will showcase their creativity by developing innovative foodservice concepts using the latest equipment sourced from the show. “In my second participation at the
Gulfhost as a senior FCSI board member, I look forward to engaging with industry experts and to grow our association in the region to ensure that we keep evolving the industry sustainably and professionally, adds Haddad. “I am proud as well to play an integral part to bring the Foodservice Excellence Summit and the YouthX Future Consultant Challenge, two major components focusing on sharing knowledge and inclusion of future young professionals.” Te show will also see the staging of
Chef Talks, where top chefs from across MENA will share insights into culinary and food innovation; the GulfHost Innovation Awards, which will spotlight groundbreaking advancements in various categories; and Te Coffee Experience Lab, which promises a sensory journey through the world of coffee. “Our dedicated meetings program will further enhance the experience, facilitating connections with MENA’s top decision-makers in hospitality and foodservice,” says Napier.
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