CONFERENCES

What's the best way to stay attractive both in restaurant kitchens and dining areas? How do you retain up-and-coming and established talent? What is the future of sit-down service? Communal meals or intimate settings in a cosy atmosphere? How can we help people eat better without losing out on taste and all the rest? And what about institutional catering? How is it adapting to the new expectations of its customers? Organic food, farm-to-table or short supply chains, meat-free or gluten-free menus, new regulations and more: how do you handle a canteen in a school or nursing home?

All this and more will be covered in talks, workshops, discussions, master classes, demonstrations, and of course, our competitions. It's all about sharing experience, getting inspired, following existing ideas or pursuing new ones.

How are hotels developing new ways of welcoming their guests? What are the latest alternative accommodation offerings? Why is “local colour” popular?

Alongside these new trends, advances in technology are revolutionising the daily lives of customers and professionals in the hotel and restaurant industry. But how can we use digital technologies without losing the human touch? What are the most effective digital tools? Why can't booking be done without digital technologies? And what about Instagram? Should hotel and restaurant professionals be posting everything, all the time?

Finally, looking ahead, how do you replicate and develop a successful hotel concept? What are the best ways to pass on an establishment? What are the advantages of franchising and hotel networks? How will hotel groups develop in the 2020s? How can training serve as an asset when it comes to attracting and retaining teams? In terms of recruitment, what are the particular things that make young graduates and experienced talent want to apply?

EquipHotel will be getting people sharing through talks, workshops, discussions and demonstrations, to offer practical, technical and aesthetic solutions.

Building, construction and renovation: is it still possible to design a hotel or restaurant without considering the impacts on the environment? What kinds of materials are good for the planet? Does it cost more to do things the right way? What kinds of financial aid are available? Do sustainable strategies save money?

Green approaches are everywhere in latest design trends, where furniture, tones, lighting and acoustics are inspired by air, nature, silence and space. What does the ideal bedroom look like? How do you decorate communal tables or a cosy bar? What kinds of hybrid spaces are needed for coworking?

There will be an amazing range of sessions to generate discussion through talks, workshops, discussions, demonstrations and other experience-sharing events.

A young, urban, connected clientele is looking to recharge their batteries, get a breath of fresh air and unwind with long weekends, relaxation weeks, and total rest, so they’re heading to the country, the seaside or the mountains.

They’re looking for quiet, and tailored “self-care” solutions. Spas, thalassotherapy and thermal baths are all the rage.

How do you adapt your services to these trends? How can you stand out from the rest? Where can you get advice? How do you promote your know-how? 

Wellness specialists and hospitality industry experts will tell you everything you need to know through talks, debates, discussions, workshops and experience-sharing events.

The space is animated by Sense of WELLNESS Magazine.