The second day of the 2016 edition of the Hotel Show saw a flurry of international dignitaries and industry experts in attendance. 

Day one saw His Excellency Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, officially open the 17th edition of the Dubai based trade show. Local and international dignitaries from Germany and the Philippines also explored the 600 exhibitor stands on display from more than 50 countries.

Her Excellency Sheikha Dr Hind bint Abdulaziz Al Qassimi opened the DA International Interior Design LLC stand in support of the arts and interiors company, as well as its local and international artists on display.

On day two, the show also welcomed both Ambassador of Ireland, Patrick Hennessy, and His Excellency Christian Watts, Consul General of Switzerland.

Hennessy visited to celebrate the global launch of two new products by Irish firm Capital ISS Group including SafeBox Auto, the first fully automated safety deposit box system, and Safe Place Live, a ground-breaking safety and security management system that can account for thousands of people in the event of an evacuation within minutes.

Hennessy said: “I’m here today to provide my full support to Capital ISS Group, who are representative of the top class technological innovations coming out of Ireland these days. Dubai is an important shop window not just for the UAE but for the rest of the world, and it makes me hugely proud to see an Irish firm showcasing on such a global scale at an event like this.”

On the second day of the Vision Conference, experts from Deloitte, TOPHOTELPROJECTS and TNS took to the stage, alongside hoteliers from the brand new W Dubai – Al Habtoor City and Nikki Beach Resort and Spa Dubai.

For the first time this year, The Hotel Show also plays host to a number of interactive features, including the live painting of two art installations – a collaboration between 17A Art Consultants and BAGNODESIGN, focused on the future of hospitality and bathroom design – and the on-site manufacturing of hospitality uniforms by industry-leading A. Ronai. Two huge food trucks also help visitors discover and explore the current influence of street art and culture on hotel and restaurant design.