International hospitality trade fair HostMilano will feature hundreds of events , workshops , presentations , training sessions and competitions when it opens October 18 , 2019 , in Milan , Italy . In addition to the fair ’ s Smart Label innovation award , this year ’ s show marks the debut of Design Talks , |
seven professional seminars for architects , experts and trade operators focused on digital transformation .
Organizers cite the growing prevalence of green venues and predict that projects will more often be offered as turnkey solutions with completely designed formats . Tableware
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trends include products influenced by gastrophysics , which looks at how plate design influences a diner ’ s perception of food . HostMilano also highlights robotics and sustainability as subjects to be explored at the show , while reducing waste and conserving linens , food and water also are of growing |
importance across the industry , say organizers .
Attendance by international companies is up by 10 %. Professional catering remains the best-represented sector , followed by coffee / tea , the bar , coffee machines / vending machines and the table , according to show organizers .
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