Hospitality Qatar 2024, scheduled from November 12-14 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), will feature a robust program to advance Qatar’s thriving hospitality sector, as reported by the Gulf Times.
The event will commence with a keynote address by HE Saad bin Ali al-Kharji, chairman of Qatar Tourism (QT) and Visit Qatar.
Day one will also include the “Champions of Hospitality” awards ceremony, honoring exceptional achievements in the Hotelier Middle East Awards 2024.
Day two will host the Moroccan Business Forum 2024, featuring keynote speeches from senior representatives of Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and the Moroccan delegation.
The final day will focus on professional development, offering a training session on food safety and hygiene standards to equip participants with vital knowledge for maintaining high standards. The day will conclude with the “Restaurant Choice Award 2024,” celebrating Qatar’s standout dining venues, and the “Hospitality Qatar Chef Awards 2024,” recognizing the culinary skills of Qatar’s top chefs.
Organizers emphasized that Hospitality Qatar 2024 offers a unique B2B matchmaking program, facilitating connections with procurement teams from ministries, hotels, and airlines.
This, combined with an exhibition of equipment, technology, and services tailored for the hospitality industry, provides extensive networking and growth opportunities for participants.
Organizers also underscored the event’s role in supporting Qatar’s goal to become a top regional destination.
Supported by stakeholders like QT and Qatar Airways, Hospitality Qatar 2024 aspires to be a comprehensive procurement hub for hotels, restaurants, F&B outlets, interior design firms, entertainment venues, and travel agencies.
The previous edition attracted over 12,000 visitors and 150+ exhibitors from 20 countries. It included the popular Salon Culinaire live cooking competitions, showcasing the culinary expertise of leading Doha chefs (from four- and five-star hotels) across more than 20 categories.
