HORECA Lebanon 2025: A Powerful Celebration of the Country’s Hospitality and Foodservice Industries
HORECA Lebanon reaffirmed its status as the leading annual business and trade event for the hospitality and foodservice sectors, concluding its 29th edition at Seaside Arena Beirut with remarkable energy and participation.
Held under the theme “Powered by Passion,” this year’s edition brought together decision-makers, suppliers, operators, and service providers from across the region to connect, explore the latest trends and technologies, discover new products, and shape the future of their businesses.
The four-day event spanned 10,000 square meters, hosted over 350 exhibitors, and attracted more than 24,000 professionals. From sourcing new suppliers to exploring product launches, the exhibition floor served as a hub for trade, procurement, and high-level networking.
This year’s edition also received strong governmental support, marked by the presence of Lebanon’s First Lady, Mrs. Nehmat Aoun, along with H.E. Laura El Khazen Lahoud, Minister of Tourism; H.E. Amer Al-Bissat, Minister of Economy and Trade; H.E. Joe Issa El Khoury, Minister of Industry; and H.E. Nizar Hani, Minister of Agriculture — all of whom actively participated in key activities throughout the four-day event.
Driven by a business-first mindset, the event was further elevated by the presence of 150+ industry thought leaders. More than 25 high-impact panels, masterclasses, and workshops offered visitors practical insights, product innovations, and strategic know-how — helping them make smarter business decisions, discover new opportunities, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving foodservice landscape.
Signature competitions — including the Hospitality Salon Culinaire, Lebanese Barista Competition, Bartenders’ Competition, and Junior Chef Challenge — celebrated and rewarded local talent.
A key highlight, HORECA Innovations Pavillion, paid tribute to Lebanese entrepreneurship by spotlighting 25 locally made products. Curated by a board of experts, the dedicated space showcased standout innovations across food, beverage, equipment, and services.
In collaboration with the Association of Lebanese Industrialists, the Hosted Buyers’ Program welcomed more than 15 international buyers to explore new business opportunities with local SMEs.
Joumana Dammous-Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services, the company behind HORECA, commented: “HORECA Lebanon 2025 has once again proven the strength, creativity, and resilience of our industry. The passion we witnessed among exhibitors, visitors, and participants was extraordinary. It’s this energy that drives us to keep going, keep building, and keep believing in Lebanon’s potential.”
Looking ahead, the 30th edition of HORECA Lebanon will take place from 21-24 April 2026 with new zones, expanded participation, and enhanced international engagement.
More than a trade show, HORECA has grown into a dynamic regional Network — empowering industry stakeholders and creating meaningful opportunities to connect, learn, discover the latest products, and celebrate talent and reward creativity. It continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of businesses and the hospitality sector as a whole.
With annual editions in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, and the Sultanate of Oman, the HORECA Network has become a series of essential business meeting places for the hospitality and foodservice industries. Having welcomed over 500,000 professionals to date, it stands as a trusted platform for trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange across the region.
