“HOSTS has always been a useful sourcing platform for us hoteliers.”
Dinesh Khanna,
President, Federation of Hotels & Restaurants Associations of India (FHRAI)

“Most vendors come to us directly, but here at HOSTS we get to see the new products and technologies they are ready to bring to the industry.”
Pradip Rao,
VP Materials, The Taj Group of Hotels

“HOSTS has brought the best brands to the show. The products are upgraded versions that you may not see in the market – for example, the kitchen equipment from Berjaya, Malaysia. I came to see the new products on display and get a feel of the prices. I achieved that.”
Rajeev Chopra,
MD, Residency Hotels, Mumbai

“We are on an expansion spree and are opening new properties in Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Madurai and Kanjeevaram in the near future. I came especially to visit HOSTS as it offers a convenient platform for seeing all vendors under one roof. We also come face-to-face with different suppliers and get to know the products as well. I look forward to HOSTS every year.”
MO Koshy,
Senior VP, GRT Hotels, Chennai

“I liked the materials and the design concepts in the interior section.”
Rohit Khosla,
GM, Taj Lands End, Mumbai

“HOSTS is my favourite sourcing show. As always, I will be spending a couple of hours at least twice across the four days. This time the show was excellent and I purchased quite a few things on the spot.”
Param Kanampilly,
Director, Concept Hospitality, Mumbai

“HOSTS is a good source mart for a hotelier. If you want to replace or refurbish you could come to a place like this. In products there is a good range of new age materials, stuff exhibited is trendy and modern. We are constantly upgrading and we look for new vendors. We have met some and will be in touch with them later.”
Julian Groom,
GM & Regional Co-ordinator, Le Royal Meridien, Mumbai

“I saw more variety in products this year that were relevant to the hospitality industry. I liked the Duracrete range in tiles and the materials used in landscaping.”
Biswajeet Mitra,
Materials Manager, Hyatt Regency, Mumbai

“HOSTS is interesting because you get to see new products and interior designs every year and our purpose to visit is get exposure to new products. An extremely good show. I like the layout and the products on display. I was sourcing for kitchen equipment for our hospital and the new hotels we are setting up. I am happy to say there was enough to see. Spent more than two hours around and enjoyed Mocha’s coffee.”
Surender Hirandani,
Builder & Owner, Hiranandani Constructions, Mumbai

“We have three properties in UK. I was at HOSTS last year and this year I am back. I like to source from India. I’m here to purchase stuff for our new 80-room heritage property in Surrey, England.”
Nikesh Radia,
Sales Director, The Lismoyne Hotel, England

“We came for two days to Mumbai and spent over eight hours at HOSTS sourcing for three of our hotels and a chain of nineteen restaurants in Hyderabad.”
Ravi Ohri,
Baseraa Hotels, Secunderabad

“I am very impressed with the product line-up this year. Tremendous variety. I am developing new projects and I could sit here and source all my material.”
Dinesh Khanna,
MD, Eastern International, Mumbai

“Awesome! Never seen a show like this before! I can get everything I want from here – right from plasmas to pastas!”
Tushar Khanna,
Manager Operations, Eastern International, Mumbai

“I never miss HOSTS because a visit to the show keeps me updated on the new trends in restaurants. I have placed an order with JMB for kitchen equipment.”
Sandeep Dawar,
Owner, Sugar & Spices, Surat

”For most owners of hotels, HOSTS is a good platform for sourcing. When we enter the show we are very sure as to what we are looking for. This time I was looking for the right kind of glass and kitchen equipment and I found it. HOSTS also offers an opportunity to be in touch with suppliers and the interface with them this time was good.”
Anjali Pratap,
Director, Quality Inn, Aurangabad

“I had come to HOSTS to look at the kitchen equipment for our hotel. I was also sourcing for the new restaurant we will be starting in Navi Mumbai. I saw enough to source from.”
SH Rahman,
Owner, Housez 43, Kolkata

 “At HOSTS I get to see all products under one roof – that sure helps me source. Of course, my team and I will be at the show each year.”
Moshe Shek,
Chef-Restaurateur, Mumbai

“We are currently sourcing for five projects in South and West India as well as one in Maldives, yes I need to be at HOSTS.”
Aizaj Ali,
VP Projects (South & West), Istaa Group of Hotels, Delhi

“I’ve come to Mumbai only for HOSTS to look for new bakery equipment and I found it.”
Mirza Ali,
Owner, Sarvi Restaurant & Bakery Surat

“I visit HOSTS every year. The reason is to look at new ideas and products. Your kind of B2B solutions does raise the bar. International participation was good but you could have got more.”
Riyaz Amlani,
CEO, Mocha

“For the hotel industry, HOSTS is a must because you can source various products under one roof.”
Ravichandran,
Owner, Nandini, Bangalore

“Wonderful show! There was a good exposure to housekeeping products.”
Gurpreet Chada,
Executive Housekeeper, ITC Hotel Grand Maratha Sheraton & Towers, Mumbai

“We have come all the way from Bangalore to see HOSTS, I am a regular visitor to the show for getting new ideas and products.”
Chander K Baljee,
MD, Baljee Hotels, Bangalore

“We need to know the latest that is happening in our field. Coming to Mumbai for HOSTS was truly worthwhile and our purpose was achieved.”
MR Shaikh,
Owner, Hindustan Bakery, Kohlapur

“The show was excellent. You felt you were at an international event. I feel HOSTS should have lots more participants.”
Vithal Kamath,
MD Orchid Group

“This is the first time I have come to HOSTS from Hyderabad because the show has been recommended to me by friends, hoteliers & professionals. There were a lot of products I have not seen before, I got a chance to update my knowledge on what’s available in the hospitality mart under one roof. See everything visually helps in the decision making process. You also get the best deals here and what you see in two years can be seen in two hours. I will make it a point to visit HOSTS every year.”
Prabhakar Reddy,
CMD, Viceroy Hotel, Hyderabad

“You cannot afford to miss an exhibition like this.”
Sudhir Behl,
Owner, Khyber, Mumbai