a Our solid alliances with our partners including the Bahrain Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Gulf Air, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tamkeen, USA-based Meeting Professionals International and the local hospitality and leisure tourism industry provide a harmonious experience for our guests.

As the distinctive symbol of business tourism in the Kingdom of Bahrain, BECA’s stewardship of BIECC and the country’s MICE sector inspires national pride by being a driver of economic activity and showcasing Bahrain to the world.

The only state in GCC that grants 100% ownership to foreign companies. There are 60% locals from the population of 1 million.

The most autonomous economy in the Middle East and ranked as 16th worldwide. The most transparent and business friendly environment in the region.

First GCC State to obtain a Free Trade Agreement with the United States of America.

The international confidence in its economy with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows increased from 0.2 billion in 2003 to BD 1.1 billion in 2006.

Nearly 40 years track record as the leading financial services in the region.

In response to these challenges, BECA takes a leap in addressing these concerns by providing the consumers not only the highest quality of food and hospitality products and services but also, keeping reasonable costs with various choices at Food & Hospitality Expo 2010.

• Inaugural event in year 2009.
• Approximate of 2,000 visitors from the sectors of food, hospitality, catering and retail goods.
• Total of 3,000 square meters Gross Exhibition Area.
• Total of 40 International & Local Exhibits.

At BD 405, a 9 square meter Standard Exhibition Shell Scheme Stand that you can use to promote your products and services to your target market will generate you savings of approximately BD 4,000 at the end of 3 days compared to a FULL PAGE (36 cm x 6 columns) Black & White Display Advertisement in a local English-language newspaper that costs BD 1,512 per day and BD 4,536 for 3 days.

We offer a customised package of pre-event, at-event & post-event opportunities to help you achieve your goals - be it increasing sales leads, brand awareness, meeting potential clients or expanding into new markets.

2-Obtain quality leads.

High-level buyers from independent and major retailers, the food service sector, the profit and cost sectors, and wholesalers and importers are constantly looking for the most innovative and efficient solutions, products and services for their establishments.

3-Differentiate your competitive position in a region that imports US$15 billion worth of food products annually - or 90% for its total food needs.

4-Take advantage of key opportunities for importers of food products, kitchen and cooking equipment and operators of new food outlets.

GCC States are emerging as a market hub for international suppliers to the food service industry. Research from global group BIS Shrapnel indicates that families in the Middle East spend US$9.5 billion annually on food consumed outside their homes. Industry reports have also identified around 175 new hotels with a significant proportion operating in the five-star category due for completion by 2010 in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE.

5-F&HE 2010 enjoys the support of the Ministry of Industry & Commerce of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Tamkeen with Gulf Air as its official carrier.

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HOSPITALITY:
 - Hospitality, Hotel, shop and catering equipment
 - Hospitality information systems
 - Foodservice equipment
 - Catering technology
 - Hotel supplies& Services