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ABOUT THE EVENT

Date : 5 – 7 December 2011

Venue : Oman International Exhibition Center

Exhibition Hours : 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. / 4:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Event Type : Trade Show

Event Theme : “Presenting Opportunities for the Growing Food & Hotel Markets”

Organizer : Omanexpo

Website : www.foodandhoteloman.com

Chief Guest : His Excellency Khalil bin Abdullah Al Khonji

Chairman, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Gross Exhibit Area : more than 6,000 square meters

Launching Year : 2005

OVERVIEW 2011

Food & Hotel Oman 2011 was successfully held from December 5 to 7, 2011 at the Oman International Exhibition Center. The highlights of the event are:

A Global Showcase of over 90 local and international companies, represented by eight countries.

Supporting Government Bodies included the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), Muscat Municipality, Oman Tourism College, and National Hospitality Institute.

Two Press Conferences were held on May 2010 at the Intercontinental Muscat and on March 6, 2011 at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI).

A three-day Live Cooking and Culinary Arts Session in cooperation with Oman Chef’s Guild.

An exhibition of new food products and services, the latest branded kitchen and catering equipment, and the most advanced technology in the market.

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EXHIBITION PROFILE

Food Products Catering and Kitchen Equipment

• agricultural produce • bakery equipment & supplies

• baked goods and pastries • bar equipment and accessories

• candies and confectionery • commercial blenders

• canned goods • cooking ranges

• dairy products • electric and gas ovens

• frozen desserts • espresso machines

• fruits and vegetables • fryers and fry-tops

• halal food products • dishwashing equipment

• meat products • hot and cold buffets

• organic food products • ice machines

• processed food products • juice dispensers

• seafood products • kitchen appliances

• snack foods • refrigerators and freezers

• water purification systems

Beverages

• bottled water Hotel Equipment, Supplies & Services

• carbonated beverages • air conditioning systems

• energy drinks • baking ingredients

• fruit juices • bathroom amenities

• milk and flavoured milk • cleaning products & equipment

• non-alcoholic beverages • fitness & leisure equipment

• powdered juice drinks • food packaging supplies

• tea and coffee • housekeeping supplies

• hygiene workwear

Ingredients and Seasonings • laundry equipment

• baking ingredients • rent-a-car services

• binders and extenders • storage systems

• colouring agents • swimming pool equipment

• edible oil products • trolleys and service counters

• flavor enhancers

• sweeteners Hotel Decor and Style

• sauces and spices • bathroom products

• soy products • beds and bedding

• stabilizers/thickeners • curtains and draperies

• cutlery and crockery

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Agriculture and Fisheries • food service equipment

• animal feeds • glassware and silverware

• cold storage systems • guest amenities

• dates processing supplies • hotel furniture

• farming tools / equipment • interior design services

• fertilizers and pesticides • tableware and accessories

• fishing nets and other supplies • lighting and accessories

• irrigation systems • marble and flooring

• seeds and other supplies • outdoor furniture

• veterinary products • spa and resort facilities

EXHIBITORS

Countries Represented: 8

International Exhibitors: 39

National Exhibitors: 53

Pavilions: Italy, Singapore, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom (UK)

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED:

India

Italy

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Oman

Singapore

Sri Lanka

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

VISITOR PROFILE:

Architects/Consultants

Catering Managers

Executive Chefs

F&B Managers

Hotel Managers

Hotel Operators

Housekeeping Managers

Industry Professionals

Interior Designers

Operations Managers

Property Developers

Resort and Spa Operators

Restaurant Owners/ Managers

Suppliers/Distributors

Wholesalers/Importers

VISITOR STATISTICS: 3576

Visitors by Product Interest

Agriculture and Fisheries - 30%

Food and Beverage - 76%

Catering and Kitchen Equipment - 72%

Food Processing Technologies - 57%

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Hotel Decor and Style - 47%

Hotel Equipment, Supplies & Services- 57%

Hotel and Hospitality Technologies - 48%

Packaging Materials - 44%

EVENT PHOTOS

Live Cooking Session & Culinary Arts

81.23

79.31

4.93

59.14

39.43

38.48

Main Purpose of Visit

Gather information on new products

Meet potential suppliers/business partners

Make a purchase or place orders

Interact with industry professionals

Explore potential representation or partnership

Evaluate the show for future participation

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NEXT EDITION OF FOOD & HOTEL OMAN:

7th International Exhibition of Food & Beverage, Food Processing Technology,

Kitchen& Catering Equipment, Packaging Systems, Hotel Supplies & Related Services

3-5 December 2012 Oman International Exhibition Center

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

About the Organizer

Omanexpo is one of the region’s leading organizers of high-profile, highly targeted business and

consumer exhibitions and events aimed at establishing and maintaining business relations, and

generating new businesses. It operates on the belief that it has a major role to play in delivering the

demands of industries by serving as an effective business platform for new products, technologies, and

services, and by bridging the gap between buyers and suppliers. The company’s main objective is to be

a relationship catalyst: identifying, targeting, and matching the needs of buyers and suppliers. On a

larger scale, it believes that it plays a more significant role as movers of the sultanate’s industries and as

representatives of the exhibitions sector by organizing and introducing events that will promote Oman as

an ideal destination for business, trade and tourism.

Its events have been specially developed to support the continued growth of various types of industries that include: Automotive, Building and Construction, Food, Health and Medical, Hotel and Hospitality, and Oil and Gas. For more information, please visit www.omanexpo.com. Contact Details:

Head Office: 1st Floor, SABCO Building, Wattayah Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Tel: (+968) 24660124 | Fax: (+968) 24660125/126 Email: info@omanexpo.com Website: www.omanexpo.com

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Regional Office: Office No. 203, 2nd Floor, Grosvernor Commercial Tower Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 80674 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: (+9714) 32777733 | Fax: (+9714) 3277744 Email: infodubai@omanexpo.com

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