1,824 participating companies representing 55 different countries
Germany, Spain, France, the USA and the United Kingdom top the list of the ten main foreign nations in attendance
Over 1,500 buyers hailing from Europe (10%), the Mediterranean and South Africa (7%), the Middle East (15%) Northern America (23%), Central and Southern America (8%) Russia (18%), Asia and Oceania (19%).
Hundreds of events including workshops, training opportunities, round tables and show-cooking spectacles
The countdown to the 40th edition of HostMilano has now begun, the trade show that will be taking place at Fieramilano from Friday 20 to Tuesday 24 October and that will be celebrating with the leading #event for the Ho.Re.Ca., #food service, retail, mass-market and hôtellerie industries.
Growing numbers compared to the same period in 2015
With just under five months to go to the cutting of the ribbon, HostMilano - International #hospitality Exhibition is already boasting sensational numbers, promising to further build on the success of the last edition: as of today, 1,824 companies have confirmed their attendance, including 1,092 Italian (59.9%) and 732 international firms (40.1%), representing an increase of 11.4% compared to this time in 2015.
Nine new entries amongst the participating countries
The progressively international nature of HostMilano, which will see 55 different countries being represented on the opening day, is substantiated by eight new entries - Belarus, Egypt, Lichtenstein, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the Ukraine - which will be taking to the stage for the first time, while Canada will be back following the 2011 edition. Excluding Italy, Europe will boast the largest number of companies (73.5%), with Germany, Spain and France topping the list, followed closely by the USA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal and Austria.
As regards the product categories represented by the companies, the Foodservice Equipment and Bread Pizza Pasta macro-sector equates to 45.7% and is also the most heavily represented with 729 participants. The other two macro-sectors are as follows: Coffee Tea - Bar Coffee and Vending Machines – Gelato - Pastry (36.5%) and Furniture and Tableware (17.8%).
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