Inauguration of 21st edition of HORECA with 320 exhibiting companies and more than 2000 trademarks

The Minister of Tourism, Michel Pharaon, inaugurated yesterday the 21st Horeca exhibition at Biel.  Some 320 companies are taking part in this event which includes some 2000 trademarks from several countries namely Lebanon, Australia, France, the Netherlands, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Oman, Poland, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America.  The event has attracted large participation despite the generally difficult economic, political and security situation in the country and in the region and as indicated in the statement issued by the organiser, Hospitality Services. The exhibition will be open until 4 April 2014 and will provide promotional and marketing opportunities for exhibitors and producers through the pavilions allocated for food and beverages and others allocated for equipment for food and raw material production.  Hotels and restaurants are also participating in the event which also includes the holding of more than 13 workshops daily and 10 competitions to award creativity and innovation and that will be overseen by 500 chefs, local and international experts.
Source: Al-Diyar, Al-Safir 2 April 2014