28th February – 4th March 2010, ExCel, London
2010’s Hotelympia will be launching on Sunday 28th February, and will run until Thursday 4th March. Taking place at ExCel London, the event aims to bring together a huge range of key players from the hospitality industry, and will act as host to suppliers from areas ranging from food and drink to interiors, tableware and technology.
Exhibitors are set to include an enormously diverse variety of companies, such as Catering Equipment Ltd, Glen Dimplex Professional Appliances, Heinz Foodservices – and even Purbeck Ice Cream – though with almost 1,000 exhibitors taking up stands, there is bound to be something for everyone, no matter which area of the catering and hospitality industry they are involved in.
A large portion of the event this year will focus on sustainability: as well as hosting sustainability seminars on the Main Stage, there will be an entire area of the exhibition solely dedicated to offering sustainability solutions, ideas and tips. This area aims to provide visitors with a chance to learn ways in which to make their business greener, in particular by improving their operation in areas such as waste management and recycling, and water conservation, recovery and management. There will also be an ‘Innovation Pod’, which will offer additional inspiration regarding eco-friendly furniture and energy-efficient products. Professional speakers will be on hand to further expound on the topic, and exhibitors with a particularly environmentally friendly bent will be demonstrating their products and serving up their knowledge within the seminar section of the sustainability area.
Over 40,000 people are expected to attend Hotelympia over the five-day period, and tickets can be obtained free of charge when registered for in advance (otherwise there is a £30 entrance fee, payable on the door). Visit www.hotelympia.com to register for your ticket.
