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<\/a><\/p>\nRefreshed and revitalised<\/strong> Show attractions include SA Chefs Association\u2019s The Skillery; a Coffee Market hosted by the Speciality Coffee Association (SCASA) which will again feature a barista competition; and a wide-ranging array of exhibitors all eager to showcase their products and services.<\/p>\n Corin adds, \u201cIndustry feedback about a refreshed Hostex 2022 has been positive. People across the board are enthusiastic about the chance to reconnect in person with their industry. More than many other industries, this one thrives on personal contact. While virtual expos do have some advantages \u2013 reduced costs, no travel, convenient to attend \u2013 we have found that virtual shows have not delivered the same positive expo experience that people the world over have come to expect and enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n Hefer acknowledges that while Hostex has a strong 38-year track record of delivering value, opportunity and innovation to the industry, \u201cwhen you add Specialised Exhibitions\u2019 extensive show organisation experience, as well as our recent success in delivering three great shows in South Africa in 2022 when Covid-19 restrictions eased, we have a formidable combination.\u201d Hefer says the company is always fully compliant with safety protocols: \u201cWe were delighted by the enthusiasm of both exhibitors and visitors at the respective 2022 shows. Hostex, we believe, will see the highest levels of enthusiasm \u2013 that\u2019s just the way the industry is.\u201d Socially speaking:<\/strong> Hostex 2022 is refreshed and it\u2019s happening at Sandton Convention Centre from Sunday, 26 to Tuesday, 28 June \u2013 and the industry is ready for it! James Khoza, President of SA Chefs Association and Hostex Ambassador, says that an exciting comeback for the hospitality, food and drink sectors and for Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3348,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[523],"tags":[571,569,163,570],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3345"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3345"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3345\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3354,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3345\/revisions\/3354"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nHostex 2022 will run for three days from Sunday, 26 June to Tuesday, 28 June (from 09h30 to 16h30 on each day) providing opportunity for everyone who\u2019s anyone in the hospitality, food and drink sectors to visit the show.
\nGary Corin, MD at Specialised Exhibitions, a division of the Montgomery Group and long-standing organisers of Hostex, says since 1984 the show has faithfully provided an excellent platform for exhibitors to engage face-to-face with their clients, launch new products, and stay up to date with industry trends. \u201cBefore the pandemic we themed Hostex 2022 as REFRESHED, little knowing just how relevant that would be to a courageous industry that has withstood the ravages of the past two years but is standing tall, ready to be revitalised, renewed, and even reinvented.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a>
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\nShow attractions<\/strong>
\nHostex 2022\u2019s three theme days will be:
\n1. Comeback Sunday \u2013 for a resilient industry making a post-pandemic comeback
\n2. Sustainability Monday \u2013 sustainability is steadily becoming an industry hallmark
\n3. Technology Tuesday \u2013 technology is constantly changing our world for the better<\/p>\n<\/a>
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\nValue of face-to-face<\/strong>
\nCharlene Hefer, Hostex Portfolio Director, says the pandemic highlighted the value of face-to-face interaction. \u201cRelationship building is far more meaningful and lasting at an in-person show; physical interaction with products and services that represent a major investment by decision-makers reduces doubt about purchases; information gathering about trends, innovations and developments in the markets is more accessible; and networking with industry trailblazers is always rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nBook your space at Hostex 2022<\/strong>
\nDon\u2019t miss this great opportunity to showcase your innovative products and services to a refreshed market, contact Jacky Talling, Sales Executive, on 011 835 1565, 073 475 2483, or jackyt@specialised.com<\/p>\n
\nFollow Hostex on Twitter @Hostex_, Instagram @hostex_2022 or keep up to date with our news on Facebook @hostexza and Linkedin<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nABOUT HOSTEX:
\nThis biennial 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.
\nHostex is where the who\u2019s who of the hospitality and foodservice industries have been coming to do business since 1984. 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, and Woolworths source, network, learn, buy and experience new products and services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"