Key hospitality players from around the region will provide valuable insight into the changing face of the industry and highlight the latest trends during a series of exciting conferences and roundtable discussions.


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  • TUESDAY 02 APRIL
  • WEDNESDAY 03 APRIL
  • THURSDAY 04 APRIL
  • FRIDAY 05 APRIL
03:00 PM - 03:45 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
Hospitality Vision in Lebanon Presentation of the public and private strategies to build on the resilience of Lebanon's hospitality industry to grow its competitiveness and its contribution to the Lebanese economy 		Stand I5-J2
04:00 PM - 04:45 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
The Guesthouse Trend in Lebanon An overview of the current supply of guesthouses in Lebanon, their customers' profile; what is their added value in hospitality industry?		Stand I5-J2
05:00 PM - 05:45 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
On-Demand Services Reshaping F&B The flurry of new digital services in F&B, how technology is transforming the food delivery scene as well as the broader technologies and trends that are impacting the sector		Stand I5-J2
06:15 PM - 07:00 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
ELCIM SME Support Program The ELCIM's new co-financed programs How Market Compliance Improves Lebanese Food Exports How to improve Lebanese food exports		Stand I5-J2
07:15 PM - 08:00 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
Can Lebanese Agro-Food Processors Meet the Innovation Demands of HORECA? The HORECA sector is always seeking new products to serve the interests of clients. This panel will tackle how the Lebanese agro-food industry is meeting new trends and demands. What		Stand I5-J2
08:15 PM - 09:00 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
Controlling Food Service Costs in a Down Market The Latest Techniques and Procedures for Pest Management and Food Safety in Outdoor Facilities and Venues
04:00 PM - 04:45 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
The Art of Catering Staying abreast of the latest updates and innovations in the catering industry; conversation with catering experts to learn more about the current and upcoming trends 		Stand I5-J2
05:00 PM - 05:45 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
The Numerous Faces of Lebanese Tourism The different types of tourism in Lebanon and their characteristics; how can they enhance the tourism industry?		Stand I5-J2
06:00 PM - 06:45 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
Is Levantine Cuisine the New Trend? Levantine cuisine's major players, success factors, and which countries are complementing it and capitalizing on its popularity 		Stand I5-J2
07:00 PM - 07:45 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
Under 30 entrepreneurs awards ceremony and panel discussion		Stand I5-J2
04:00 PM - 04:45 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
Lebanese Talents at Home and Around the World Human resources in the hospitality sector. What is the recipe to nurture and retain local talents to ensure the long-term success of the industry?		Stand I5-J2
05:00 PM - 06:00 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
Cooking demonstration with Chef Emil Minev, Le Cordon Bleu London		Stand I5-J2
06:15 PM - 07:00 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
The Rise of Food and Beverage Funds The various sources of funding available in the MENA to invest in F&B projects. The evolution of those funds, and the current and future trends in raising capital		Stand I5-J2
07:15 PM - 08:00 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
Pest Control and Food Safety: Does integrated pest management work?		Stand I5-J2
08:15 PM - 09:00 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
Hospitality Meets Tech Looking at how a smarter adoption of technology has transformed the hospitality and tourism sector		Stand I5-J2
04:00 PM - 04:45 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
The ABCs of Funding a Hospitality Project and the Different Financial Sources The different sources to finance a hospitality project. Understanding the way local banks and financial institutions look at hospitality assets and what financial facilities the		Stand A19
05:00 PM - 05:45 PMAnnual Hospitality Forum
Sustainable Development in the Hospitality Industry How can sustainable innovations be applied throughout the design and development phases? How does sustainable development decrease costs and increase ROI for investor (equipment, solar power, water, etc.		Stand I5-J2