The region’s premier hospitality and foodservice trade show prepares to celebrate three decades of industry innovation and growth.
HORECA Lebanon returns to Seaside Arena, Beirut from May 19 to 22, 2026 to mark a defining milestone. This year’s anniversary edition celebrates 30 years as the region’s premier meeting place for the hospitality and foodservice industries. The event will honor three decades of resilience, innovation and growth that have shaped the sector in Lebanon and across the region.
Organized by Hospitality Services, HORECA Lebanon 2026 will once again unite the entire hospitality ecosystem under one roof. The exhibition is expected to welcome more than 24,000 professional buyers and host over 400 exhibitors across 13,000 square meters. Significantly, this year’s anniversary edition will include an additional third exhibition hall. The increased scale of the event reaffirms its position as Lebanon’s largest B2B platform dedicated to hospitality and foodservice.
A defining milestone
“Reaching our 30th edition is not only a celebration of longevity but of continuity,” said Joumana Dammous-Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services, the event organizer. “HORECA Lebanon has evolved alongside the industry itself, reflecting the resilience, creativity and ambition of professionals who continue to build, adapt and move forward in spite of challenges.”
The exhibition will feature a comprehensive showcase of suppliers spanning food and beverage, hotel and kitchen equipment, technology, design and hospitality-related services. Visitors will benefit from a 360-degree overview of the latest products, solutions and trends. As a result, HORECA Lebanon will once again serve as a key destination for sourcing, networking and business development.
A platform for knowledge and innovation
Beyond the exhibition floor, HORECA Lebanon hosts a rich four-day program designed to inspire, educate and spotlight talent. HORECA Innovations returns with more than 30 cutting-edge products made in Lebanon, selected by a panel of experts. Covering food, beverage, equipment and services, the curated space highlights local creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Importantly, knowledge sharing remains central to the event through HORECA Talks. These popular panel debates will gather over 100 speakers to discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping hospitality and foodservice today. Organized by Hospitality News Middle East, the sessions aim to foster dialogue and insight among industry leaders and professionals.
Where talent meets opportunity
Additionally, a dynamic lineup of competitions will further energize the event, offering rising talents a platform to demonstrate their skills. The Hospitality Salon Culinaire and Junior Chef Competition will spotlight culinary excellence at the HORECA Stage. Meanwhile, HORECA Theatre will host the Barista Competition, Lebanese Bartenders Competition and Mocktail Competition. The Art of Service Competition will also return, testing the precision, speed and professionalism of service and housekeeping teams. Complementing the competitions are masterclasses led by industry experts, including live culinary demonstrations at Al Matbakh and beverage workshops at HORECA Theatre.
Strengthening its role as a business hub, HORECA Lebanon will welcome influential regional buyers through its Hosted Buyers’ Program. As a result, exhibitors gain direct access to key decision-makers, reinforcing Lebanon’s position in regional and international hospitality markets. The Job Meeting Point will also return, connecting employers with hospitality professionals and creating tangible career opportunities.
“Our ambition remains clear,” said Randa Dammous-Pharaon, project director of HORECA Lebanon. “To create a space where professionals meet with purpose–to do business, exchange knowledge, discover talent and explore what’s next for the industry.”
