Hotel suppliers show highlights networking

ProJeCtIonS by industry experts indicate that the local hospitality business is expected to grow in the coming years. the Department of tourism forecasts tourist arrivals in 2020 to continue to be on the upswing, as the number of visitors to the country from January to april this year rose by 8.15 percent to 223 million. likewise, the local market is also expanding, driving the development of local tourism.

In fact, investments in travel and tourism are expected to reach P164 billion in 2028. likewise, the expected number of visitors to the country by 2028 will reach P665 billion, projected to bring in P6.28 trillion to the hospitality industry.

Merril yu, special consultant and advisor of Hotel Suppliers Show, held from September 19 to 21, at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of asia Complex, Pasay City, said “Before our show, buyers and sellers engaged in traditional means of need and source on a painstaking and time-consuming manner.”

yu further explained, “While the age of Google helps, nothing can beat a one-stop gathering of seekers and providers together to talk, touch and feel the merchandise in person. Google cannot provide that.”

this year, the event occupied a bigger floor area and showcased more trusted suppliers for the different sectors of the hospitality industry. From the front desk to the back of the house, from the kitchen to housekeeping, and from construction materials to furniture, the event brought together a comprehensive showcase that ranged from design and decor, furniture, fixture and equipment, as well as hospitality technology and suppliers show.

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