Gary Corin, MD of the show’s organisers, Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery, which this year celebrated its 50^th anniversary, says: “Our long and successful history has seen us gain many learnings along the way – one of the most important being to hear and heed our customers, exhibitors and visitors. Hostex is a powerful brand that has been an industry institution for 34 years and we intend to see it thriving for the next three decades. We are now returning to the original biennial status, with the next Hostex scheduled for March 2020 in Sandton, in response to feedback from major industry players.”

Corin adds that Hostex and Food & Hospitality Africa has enjoyed its three years at Gallagher Convention Centre, but the show is looking forward to returning to Sandton as a major hub of culinary action in South Africa. “Sandton Convention Centre is an ideal location in the heart of the Sandton business district, easily accessible to the outside world and adjacent to one of the prime shopping, restaurant, hotel, and entertainment areas in the country.”

Hostex 2020 will run from 1 to 3 March, continuing its legacy as an industry platform that provides access to the burgeoning African market and delivers innovation and opportunity for all stakeholders.

The popular show will feature four primary districts – Hostex, Tea & Coffee Africa, Contract Furnishing Africa, and a brand new district, Food & Drink Africa. Strong features that have become firm favourites at the food and hospitality show with visitors and exhibitors and are set to return are The Skillery, a culinary hub presented by SA Chefs Association which showcases the talents and skills of South Africa’s chefs; the free-to-attend Host-ED seminar; Speciality Coffee Association of SA’s Barista; local taste at Food & Drink; a strong New Product Display; and more.

Corin says, “Hostex 2020 will be a place for international suppliers and local commerce to engage and network, a place where industry leaders meet, where new markets are penetrated, and where innovation thrives. We’ve had the commitment from industry and everyone who is anyone in the retail, foodservice and hospitality sectors will be there to make their mark.”

Hostex 2020 will attract over 250 exhibitors from more than 25 countries and feature thousands of innovative products, attracting thousands of local and international visitors.

For more information on Hostex 2020, go to www.hostex.co.za

ABOUT Hostex:

This annual trade show is the largest Pan-African food, drink and hospitality expo, bringing together a multitude of food, drink and hospitality exhibitors all under one roof.

Hostex is where the who’s who of the hospitality and foodservice industries have been coming to do business for the past 34 years. Previously consisting of over 250 exhibitors and visited by over 8 500 decision makers, this is where general managers, F&B managers, chefs, housekeepers and buyers from renowned organisations such as Air Chefs, Anglo American, BCE Foodservice Equipment, Bidvest Foodservice & Catering Equipment, Department of Correctional Services, Hilton Hotel, Michelangelo Hotel, Nestle, Nespresso, Ocean Basket, SA Navy, Spur, Sun International, Shoprite, Tsogo Sun, Unilever Food Solutions, Vulcan Catering Equipment, Wimpy as well as Woolworths source, network, learn, buy and experience new products and services.