After a highly successful first day, the 18th HORECA welcomes thousands of professionals for the second day.
The arrival of professional visitors to the Metropolitan Expo continues since early in the morning. HORECA opened its doors for the second day and the 500 exhibitors welcome entrepreneurs and executives from the hotel sector and restaurants, arriving from all over Greece. After a highly successful first day, in terms of visitability, the expectations are now even higher today, since even more meetings are expected to take place between exhibitors and prospective clients. The participating companies present throughout the day, in their impressive booths, all the new and innovative solutions that industry professionals need to modernize, equip or renovate their businesses, but also to offer upgraded products and services to their customers. The decision makers of the sector express their absolute satisfaction with the variety, quality and innovation of the exhibits, while they are particularly impressed by the innovative ideas and proposals presented today during the special events.
Innovations & trends from experts on the future of the industry
The 2nd day of HORECA, apart from the dynamic attendance of professionals, is characterized by even more action in the stages of special events.
The exhibition hosts today the 7th International Hospitality Forum organized by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels with the cooperation of Questex. Global hospitality executives will map at 10.30 in conference room C1, the new demanding reality that is taking shape in the hotel industry and will analyze the challenges that emerge as Greek tourism reaches its maturity. You can see the program in detail here.
Today, visitors have the opportunity to attend interesting speeches by experts and executives of the business sector, on the stage of the HORECA Business Lab, in Hall 3, enriching their knowledge and receiving full information on the developments and new trends in the sectors of hotels, of restaurants, bars and cafes. Among the issues considered are the search for talent for hotels, the evaluation of Greek hotels, financial programs and subsidies for hotels, Computerization and Quality Control in Catering, and the way that a catering business can pass smoothly to the next generation. You can see the program in detail here.
World-class chefs will once again introduce us to the art of gastronomy at the Gastronomy Lab in Hall 4. The presentations and live cooking shows on the Gastronomy Lab stage captivate the audience from 11:00 in the morning with a rich theme that includes, among others, the 3D printing in gastronomy, Zero Waste Cocktails and Lactose Free confectionery. See the detailed program here.
As part of the Coffee Events today, Saturday February 10, the semi-final of the Panhellenic Barista Championship will take place. You can see the detailed program here.
Furthermore, at the Beer & Spirits Show stage in Hall 1, the importance of regenerative agriculture in the coffee sector will be analyzed while the 11th Panhellenic Greek Cocktail Competition is taking place. You can see the detailed program here.
