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    Hostex 2026 News & Media Hub

    Your one-stop destination for event updates, industry news, and essential media resources - including downloadable press kits and branding tools.

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    The role of specialty coffee in 2026: the challenges and opportunities

    The role of specialty coffee in 2026: the challenges and opportunities

    The hospitality industry in South Africa is evolving rapidly, and coffee has become far more than a beverage – it is now a cultural touchpoint, a marker of quality, and a vital part of the guest exper …
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    Hostex 2026 toasts 40 years, inviting Africa to drink in the future at the new Beverage Hub

    Hostex 2026 toasts 40 years, inviting Africa to drink in the future at the new Beverage Hub

    26 Jun 2025
    In an industry that craves novelty and personalisation, drinks are where brands show personality – and the Beverage Hub is designed to let that personality shine through every sip.
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    Hostex 2026 toasts 40 years, inviting Africa to drink in the future at the new Beverage Hub

    30 Jul 2025 Press release
    Johannesburg, South Africa – When Hostex 2026, the flagship hospitality trade show South Africa looks forward to each year, swings open its doors from 8 to 10 March 2026 at the Sandton Convention Cent …
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    Hostex 2026: Celebrating 40 years of opening doors for the hospitality, food and beverage industry

    Hostex 2026: Celebrating 40 years of opening doors for the hospitality, food and beverage industry

    01 Aug 2025
    Since 1986, Hostex has helped businesses connect with key buyers, stay ahead of trends, and drive growth.
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    Hostex returns in 2026 at full strength with exciting new features to mark 40th anniversary

    Hostex returns in 2026 at full strength with exciting new features to mark 40th anniversary

    05 Aug 2025
    The theme for this milestone edition, “Opening Doors,” captures Hostex’s legacy of unlocking opportunity and forging connections across the industry.
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    Hospitality Market Place

    20 Aug 2025
    Hostex 2026  40 Years of Opening Doors – And the Biggest Show Yet  8–10 March 2026 | Sandton Convention Centre  As long-standing media partners, Hospitality Marketplace is proud to support Hostex 2026 …
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    Hostex 2026 Webinar: “Opening doors for 40 years — and now for the G20”

    03 Sept 2025 Press release
    With South Africa’s G20 Leaders’ Summit set for 22 to 23 November 2025 in Johannesburg, Hostex is convening a fast-paced webinar on 30 September to put the country’s hospitality, food, drink and retai …
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    Hostex 2026 opens new doors for small business with revamped SMME Pavilion

    17 Sept 2025 Press release
    Johannesburg, South Africa – As Hostex celebrates 40 years of connecting the hospitality, food and beverage industry, its 2026 edition is putting the spotlight firmly on small business. The newly expa …
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