Dignitaries flock to this week’s Hotel and Leisure shows
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Local and international dignitaries and leading hospitality industry experts have flocked to this week’s Hotel and Leisure Shows in Dubai.
His Excellency Majid Saif Al Ghurair, chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, officially opened the 2016 editions.
Local and international dignitaries from as far as Germany and the Philippines also explored the 600 exhibitor stands on display from more than 50 countries.
Her Excellency Sheikha Dr Hind bint Abdulaziz Al Qassimi opened the DA International Interior Design LLC stand in support of the arts and interiors company, as well as its local and international artists on display.
The key industry events – also co-located with Piscine Middle East for the first time this year – took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre this week.
On Sunday, the Ambassador of Ireland, Patrick Hennessy, and His Excellency Christian Watts, Consul General of Switzerland, also attended.
In addition to the exhibitions, each show incorporated a busy schedule of expert-led discussions and hands-on workshops. On the 2nd day of the Vision Conference, experts from Deloitte, TOPHOTELPROJECTS and TNS took to the stage, alongside hoteliers from the brand new W Dubai – Al Habtoor City and Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai.
For the first time this year, The Hotel Show also played host to a number of fascinating interactive features, including the live painting of two incredible art installations – a collaboration between 17A Art Consultants and BAGNODESIGN,focused on the future of hospitality and bathroom design – and the on-site manufacturing of hospitality uniforms by industry-leading A. Ronai. Two huge food trucks also help visitors discover and explore the current influence of street art and culture on hotel and restaurant design.
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