HOSTELCO, the big gathering of the sector

The time has come for the biannual meeting of the hotel and catering equipment sector. The Montjuďc facilities of Fira de Barcelona will host, from 5th to 9th November 2010, the fifteenth edition of the International Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality Equipment Exhibition, Hostelco.

Organized by Fira de Barcelona and the Spanish Federation of Hospitality and Catering Equipment Manufacturers (FELAC), Hostelco presents the latest innovations and trends in machinery, equipment and services for the hotel, restaurant and catering industry.

This complete offering will be organised in nine different sections: equipment and machinery for the hotel industry; cookware and tableware; management, control, information technology and security systems; fabrics and clothing; furniture and furnishing; foodservice; food and beverages; coffee area (Área Café); Expolimp (equipment and products for laundry, dry cleaning, hygiene and general cleaning); and vending.

The event will also provide a platform for the debate and discussion of the latest trends in the areas represented, thanks to the many parallel activities that will be held. In its next edition, Hostelco will host for the first time:

• the Área de Innovación y Tendencias, an area exhibiting the most innovative products,

•the awards for the best innovative proposals,

•technical days to present solutions for production and management savings,

•and the Foro de debate Tendencias, a forum consisting of different round tables where coolhunters and experts will discuss about the present and the future of the sector.

Furthermore, Hostelco 2010 will host the Spanish Barmen Championship and the European Pizza Championship.