Hospitality – The Reception Hall closes with record numbers. 481 exhibitors (as many as 184 at their first participation), of which about 12% came from abroad (Germany, Austria, France, Ireland, Belgium). And then 38,000 square meters, 8 pavilions, over 100 events including training, educational, masterclasses and show-cooking. Last but not least, 150 speakers including testimonials, guests and industry innovators
The 46th edition of Hospitality – The Reception Hall from 21 to 24 March brought together operators from the Ho.Re.Ca. world at the Riva del Garda exhibition center. The first edition in the post-pandemic presence achieved the goal of bringing together the entire hospitality supply chain.
To confirm the importance of the event, also the participation in the inaugural day by the Minister of Tourism Massimo Garavaglia, the President of Enit Giorgio Palmucci and the numerous institutions and trade associations.
The number of visitors reached 15,000. And this despite the pandemic, the postponement of two months compared to the usual positioning on the calendar.
In addition to the new midweek frequency by eliminating Sunday. Restaurateurs and hoteliers, particularly 4 and 5 star categories, were the main players. They came from all regions of Italy, primarily: Trentino Alto Adige, Veneto, Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, Piedmont and Tuscany. There was also the presence of international buyers from Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Belgium, Malta, Greece, Croatia and Uzbekistan.
The winning choice
“The decision to open the event on Monday instead of Sunday proved to be a winner – says Alessandra Albarelli, General Manager of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi – because it qualified the professional interaction between exhibitors and visitors, albeit to the detriment of the attendance of the public who the feast day historically generated. The next goal is to obtain the certification of an international event and continue by strengthening the incoming of buyers from multiple countries “.
News and future projects
Among the novelties for 2022 Winescape, the new area dedicated to wine tourism which saw the participation of 10 selected wineries, one of which from abroad, which combine wine production with a tourist offer with forms of hospitality in the vineyard.
“The success of our new initiative and the satisfaction of the wineries present, allows us to look forward to the next edition with confidence. In addition to the expansion of this area, we are already thinking of spaces to further expand the exhibition proposal to different product categories. We will not stop focusing on training to allow companies to specialize more and more to seize opportunities and interpret the new needs of customers ”, added Giovanna Voltolini, Exhibition Manager of Hospitality.
The appointment with the 47th edition of Hospitality – The Reception Hall is in Riva del Garda from 6 to 9 February 2023.
Organized by Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, Hospitality – formerly Expo Riva Hotel – boasts an exhibition area of over 40,000 square meters. In February 2021, Hospitality Digital Space took place online, an exceptional edition of the fair, dedicated to training and updating the Ho.Re.Ca. world, a dynamic virtual space for specialized companies and a schedule of over 80 free training events.
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