Levant's largest and most regional hospitality and food forum to be held in April 2003

The annual meeting-place will be supported by The Syndicate of Lebanese Hotels owners, Syndicate of Lebanese Restaurants, Cafés, Pastry shops and Night-Clubs owners, Syndicate of Lebanese Food industries and Syndicate of Lebanese Supermarkets owners.

Horeca attracts visitors from all over the region. More than 16,000 trade professionals visited the 2002 edition, with representation from 47 countries mainly from Armenia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Jordan, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Poland, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

In addition, the show attracts key decision-makers from Hotel, resort, Furnished apartment, Restaurant, night-club, pub, Club, Pastry shop, bakery, Supermarket, retail store, Architect, interior designer, contractor, Consultant, franchise, Finance, Equipment supplier, Food & Beverage supplier, Independent caterer, Institutional Catering, Media, Services.

"With continued development in the number of hotels and food outlets in the region, the potential opportunities for participating exhibitors continues to expand" said Joumana Dammous-Salamé.

"Beirut has seen a sharp rise in restaurant and hotel activities during 2002, while 2003 is expected to be ever better."

The exhibition's product profile is extensive and includes, catering equipment & services, tabletop, uniforms & linen, laundry, maintenance & hygiene, technology: software, telecommunication, security, audiovisual supplies, packaging, schools, universities, franchise, finance & management, services, furnishings and fixtures for the industry, food and beverage products.

The 10th edition of horeca has been booked with more than 70% in the number of exhibitors with the participation of foreign pavilion from Austria, Cyprus, Italy, Jordan and Tunisia