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in association with the
GOOD FOOD & WINE SHOW
14 – 17 November 2002
at the
Sandton Convention Centre
| Tourism - a major boost for the South African
economy. The number of overseas foreign arrivals to South Africa increased by 4,4% to 726 698 in the first half of 2000. Including African visitors in foreign arrivals pushes the number to 2,8 million. Revenue generated for South Africa from foreign tourism amounted to an estimated R7,1 billion (an increase of R1,1 billion). The industry employs approximately 570 000 (an increase of 3 850) which clearly signifies a steady growth in the industry. Dept. of Environmental Affairs and Tourism |
Exhibitor
Profile The show promises to be better than ever this year, especially reflecting on the enormous range of products and services in demand within the Southern African market: · Food products Alcoholic/Non-alcoholic beverages · Fresh produce · Chilled and frozen foods · Processed and canned foods · Meat/poultry products · Dairy products · Condiments · Health foods · Snack foods · Ice cream · Bakery and confectionery products and equipment. |
Demand for hotel rooms in South Africa is starting to meet supply for the first time since 1995 and occupancies are steadily improving.
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Cheers Africa is a niche show and an
essential ingredient of Food & Hotel Africa 2002. The best of local imported beers,
wines and spirits for retailers and hospitality industry will be spotlighted in this
sector. |
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stats paint a very bright picture for the hospitality industry in South Africa and
emphasise the crucial role that tourism plays in the economy of the country. It is
therefore paramount that we maintain world-class standards in terms of the latest
technologies, methodologies and trends. It is also essential to your business that you retain
your market share by supporting existing clients and establishing new opportunities
within the worldwide market. This can all be accomplished quite easily, by exhibiting at the premier food, drink and hospitality exhibition in Africa, Food & Hotel Africa 2002. |
Visitor Profile |
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The audience being targeted will include: chefs, restaurateurs, food and beverage managers, retail and wholesale managers, catering managers, bakers, home industry bakers and specifiers from the following businesses and organisations: · Hotels · Restaurants · Clubs · Pubs · Government and institutional catering organisations · Clinics · Hospitals · Co-operatives · Importers · Agents and Distributors · Welfare organisations · Consultancy services · Industrial catering. |
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