HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS ONE GLOBAL PLACE
‘Re-defining hospitality industry in East & Central Africa’
KARIBU! WELCOME! Welcome to Kenya and East Africa at large, the land filled with savannahs abounding with big game, timeless cultures, pristine beaches and coral reefs, equatorial forests and mighty snow capped mountains, highland retreats and the most friendly and inviting people in the world. Offering endless opportunities for adventure, discovery and business ventures, Kenya, the hub of Africa, is endowed with a rich heritage that is incomparable to any other country in the world. With a vibrant hospitality industry that is growing in leaps and bounds, Kenya offers the best in hospitality establishments across the globe.
Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair establishes itself as a trade fair tailored for the hospitality industry with a bias towards the suppliers, service providers and manufacturers. Providing a unique and all important networking and sourcing platform in East& Central Africa, the trade fair will expose the local and regional industry to the vast opportunities across the globe and increase awareness on the latest innovations and trends in the industry. The event aims to bring together a vast caliber of professionals for intensive business networking and conferencing that will result in revenue generation. Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair aims to be the largest hospitality supplies and manufacturing event for East& Central Africa.
The event that connects your business to a Thriving Industry Africa is the new frontier for tourism and development. The potential for growth is staggering for investors and stakeholders alike and there is no better time than now to invest into the continent. According to the WTTC the direct contribution of travel & tourism to GDP is expected to be USD76.5bn (4.0% of total GDP) in 2011, rising by 5.3% pa to USD129.1bn in 2021 (in constant 2011 prices). The total contribution of travel &tourism to GDP, including its wide economic impacts, is forecast to rise by 5.3% pa from USD171.0bn (9.0% of GDP) in 2011 to USD289.1bn by 2021. East Africa alone has about doubled its tourism arrivals over the last two years and expects to exceed six million visitors in 2012, creating huge demand for hotel rooms, hospitality services and new-to-market food products. Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair is the leading and only forum in East & Central Africa. With the hospitality industry in Kenya raking in billions of shillings in tourism totaling to an average of 32.8% which translates to Kshs. 97.9 Billion annually, the industry’s hotel establishments have a net worth of over Kshs. 10 billion. Arrivals into the country in 2011 grew to 15.4 % to 1.26 million. Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda, alike, record the same trends. The Hospitality Industry has invested aggressively in marketing the vast establishments and the region, as well as unveiling incentives to attract many tourists into the region. The event brings together businesses in Hotel Supplies, Catering Equipment, Bakery, Pastry & Icecream equipment suppliers, Interior Décor & Furnishing, Hotel equipment suppliers, Food & Beverage suppliers among other industry players.
The East African region has a strong hold worldwide for hospitality developments because of its hospitable people, prime location and beautiful weather. Nairobi is among the region’s top import and export hubs with world-class logistics and a very reliable trade and business infrastructure. We have collaborated with several trade bodies in East and Central Africa to invite trade visitors from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Burundi, Rwanda, Mozambique and South Sudan. Tapping into an industry that has long been ignored and rarely understood, Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair is a first in the region and can be easily described as an “oasis in the desert”. The fair will certainly stimulate the tourism sector and bolster the hospitality industry in Kenya and the region as a whole.
Floor Space: 2,500 sqm
Meet & interact with industry players Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair will be a platform for industry players to meet, interact and seal business deals with hospitality industry suppliers. Establishments such as hotels, lodges, clubs and various getaway entities will be exposed to the best suppliers worldwide in the industry and get to sample an array of trendy and innovative products that will take their businesses and establishments to the next level.
Experience vip service & Hospitality at its best Visitors to the Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair will experience the best the industry has to offer. In a most beautiful and receptive atmosphere, visitors will have the opportunity to sample an array of quality products and services that the everchanging industry offers. Expected to have a huge number of the world’s leading hotel and hospitality suppliers and manufacturers, the event aims to open the local industry to the international world by offering new, trendy and affordable machineries that enhance the aesthetic appeal of establishments. The vast array of products and services will show the diversity of the international brands looking to conduct business and interact with you – the visitor. From sophisticated and complex supplier products to luxurious linen and fabrics, to modern and contemporary outdoor and indoor furniture to state of the art in room entertainment facilities, to a show of the latest designs in hotel, lodge, camp and conferencing facilities, Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair is the one stop shop for all hospitality needs and requirements.
Who visits the trade fair Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair aims to bring together professionals in the industry that have managerial and decision making powers and have a passion for the industry. • General Managers and Chief Executives of the leading hotels and establishments in the region. • Managers & senior executives of the hotel management groups/ companies, catering management groups/companies. • Managers & senior executives of global sourcing companies for hotel & catering industry. • Managers & senior executives of the hotel, resorts housekeeping dept. • Managers & senior executives of the hotel, resorts front office dept. • Food & beverage, banqueting managers of hotels and restaurants. • Executive chefs and chefs of hotels, restaurants, catering groups etc. • Procurement manager of department store, supermarket and retail chain. • Procurement managers, caterers of Airline, Cruises. • Wine appreciators, sommeliers, bartenders, procurement managers of bar & pubs. • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks buyers, retailers & distributors.
• Baristas of coffee shops, cafes, restaurants. • Fine food & beverage and wine & spirits importers, distributors and wholesalers. • Food & beverage, seafood distributors, wholesalers, retailers, importers. • Management team from the spa clubs, health centers, golf clubs, country clubs. • Engineers & professionals of the I.T. sector of the hotel industries. • Managers & senior executives of property management, real estate development, project development. • Architects, designers, consultants etc. • Distributors, wholesalers, retailers, agencies, importers/exporters. • Universities, polytechnics, institutes • The Media. • Trade Association representatives. • Government representatives. • Contractors& Engineers. • Interior Designers & Architects. • General public & holidaymakers. • Financial controllers
Expected Exhibiting Countries: + 10 Countries Expected Visitors: Over 10,000 Expected Exhibitors: + 100 exhibitors Brands to be showcased: + 250 brands
Exclusive benefits of the trade fair Participating at the region’s largest hospitality fair, offers unique benefits to both the exhibitor and the visitor thus creating a synergy that is rivalled to none. Players will have opportunities to source innovative products, get access to cutting edge technologies and also gain cost effective solutions for various establishments in the thriving industry. Among some of the benefits are: • Discover the trendiest products, latest designs and technologies from all sectors of the hospitality industry. • M ake time for the important needs of your establishment by outsourcing various needs for your projects. • Network and seal business deals with potential and existing partners from across the globe. • Gain new business contacts and get your business known globally. • Celebrate excellence in the hospitality industry and grow your business to the next level. • Stay ahead of the competition
Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair offers various platforms for every need in the industry. Exhibitors and visitors will experience a vast range of services that are set to revolutionize the industry both in aesthetics and service delivery.
Different sectors in one business platform
Furnishing, Interior DĂŠcor & Design
Hospitality Supplies & Equipment
The interior dĂŠcor and design industry in Kenya has experienced tremendous growth with the interiors of any establishment playing a huge role in the success of any business establishment.
With a huge number of establishments in the region, the supplies and equipment sector of the fair is the heartbeat of the event and the most sought after segment at the Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair.
Technology & Sustainability With technology increasingly becoming a necessity and increasing the aesthetic appeal of an establishment that seeks to draw visitors, harness this opportunity to tap into a growing segment of the hospitality industry.
Outdoor & Tailor-made Experiences This segment specifically caters to creating memorable hotel experiences. Every establishment in the industry is continually seeking to create an experience for the visitor that will keep them coming back every time they visit the destination.
Food & Beverages
Furnishing, Interior Décor & Design The interior décor and design industry in Kenya and the region has experienced tremendous growth with the interiors of any establishment playing a huge role in the success of any business establishment. The interiors are what people notice first when they step in to your establishment. Thus, being strongly reflected in the high number of hotel establishments, the spending on interior design and décor in the region exceeds $ 50 billion and is set to increase.
Exhibitor profiles in this category include: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Decorative Accessories Fittings Art Textile Curtains, Upholstery & Fabrics Flooring, Carpets & Rugs Wall Coverings Furniture Lighting Interior Fit Out Companies Bathrooms Consultants & financial institutions
Hospitality Supplies & Equipment With a huge number of establishments in the region, the supplies and equipment sector of the fair is the heartbeat of the event and the most sought after segment at the Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair. Offering an innovative and trendy range of products and solutions, exhibitors will join a leading group of participants who are looking to capitalise the vibrant market and are set to reap huge benefits from the fair.
Exhibitor profiles in this category include • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Food & Beverage Equipment suppliers Catering Equipment Suppliers Housekeeping Equipment, Supplies and Services M aintenance Equipment Clothing & Uniforms Buffet ware, glassware Cutleries & Crockery Room service equipment Beddings Building materials Table ware Laundry, hygiene Linen, Towels Air conditioning supplies Signage and Advertising suppliers
Technology & Sustainability
Exhibitor profiles in this category include • In-room entertainment systems • Room access technology • Web solutions
With technology increasingly becoming a necessity and increasing the aesthetic appeal of an establishment that seeks to draw visitors, harness this opportunity to tap into a growing segment of the hospitality industry. From security, entertainment, Internet connectivity, reservation systems, in-room technology, to in-room safes the technology segment serves as the ultimate tool for providers in the field. Investment in Technology is high, providing a means of differentiating brands, increased customer experiences and keeping a competitive edge for establishments.
• AV Equipment • Energy control systems • Computer hardware • Human resource & Payroll • Security, safety & fire systems • Telecommunications systems and services • Technical support • Management systems • software
Outdoor & Tailor-Made Experiences
Exhibitor profiles in this category include: • Concierge Services • Landscaping • Outdoor equipment • Car & Limousine Rental Services • Events services
This segment specifically caters to creating memorable hotel experiences. Everyestablishment in the industry is continually seeking to create an experience forthe visitor that will keep them coming back every time they visit the destination. Thus, this segment caters to service providers who work hand in hand with thehotel establishment to give the best service.
• Conferencing Services • P ool & spa • Marina, Yacht, Helicopter and Luxury Experiences • Gifts & Giveaways • Wellness
Food & Beverages • • • • • • •
Restaurant & Café Ingredients Cheese Dairy products Bakery & confectionary Juices & drinks Health & well being products • Meat and meat products
• Food & Beverages • Poultry and poultry products • Frozen foods • P rocessed foods • O rganic foods • Sea food & gourmet • General foods • Halal
Maximise Exposure: Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship is the Industry Leaders’ privilege, through which the image of the sponsoring company is enhanced and the company itself is directly connected in the event. A company’s participation in the event as a sponsor constitutes the utmost integrated means for an effective presentation of the company.
Moreover, by selecting the appropriate sponsorship category, the sponsors reinforce their message to the visitors and the whole intended audience of the exhibition, make their stand more popular and fully differentiate themselves from the competitors. Contact the team on sponsorship details at: sponsorship@slujan-events.com for details
Book your space now Exhibition Rates
Event Timings
Space with Shell
US $ 275/sqm
Space only stand
US $ 225/sqm
Minimum of 9sqm in multiples of 9sqm.
Basic Provisions •
Octanorm system shell
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Company name on fascia board.
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2 spot lights/9sqm
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2 seats
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Trade fair catalogue listing
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3 phase power outlet
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1 table
9.30a.m – 5.30p.m Thursday – Saturday
Contact Us To book your stand or any further enquiries, kindly contact the team on; E-mail: info@slujan-events.com
www.kenyahospitalitytradefair.com