Hospitality Technology Europe (HTE) on track for 60 percent growth in 2014

Hospitality Technology Europe (HTE) – Europe's specialist hospitality technology event – is on track to grow by at least 60 per cent, with 2014 exhibitor numbers already exceeding those of 2013 and visitor registrations considerably ahead. Expected visitor numbers are up 26 per cent from this time last year and VIP delegates are up 45 per cent following 2013's inaugural edition; both positive indicators of the growth of the hospitality technology industry.

In excess of 1,500 visitors are expected to attend the two day event, which takes place at Earls Court in London on 4 – 5 February 2014 and runs alongside the Business Travel Show and sister show Travel Technology Europe. Visitors include senior IT decision makers from leading travel operators, online travel agents, travel management companies, hoteliers and airlines.

To date, 61 companies, including sponsors and exhibitors specialising in a wide range of hospitality technologies have secured their space on the floor plan for 2014 with offerings as diverse as booking and reservation systems, network infrastructure and hardware, in-room IT, secure online payment systems, and mobile, social & web design.

Heavy hitting hospitality technology brands iTesso, Micros, Sabre Hospitality Solutions, iRiS Software Systemsand Infor Hospitality are all returning to the show while the following are just a few of the companies new for the 2014 edition: iDeaS, SKY Business, Otrum, DigiValet, Crave, Guestline, Rocketseed, Onyx Payments, and more.

Claudia Harris, event manager, Hospitality Technology Europe commented:

"With considerably more visitors, exhibitors and VIP delegates than this time last year, the second ever edition of Hospitality Technology Europe is shaping up to be a really exciting event. And with an incredible range of learning, sourcing and networking opportunities on offer, we're confident that when attendees walk through the doors they'll be blown away by just how far the show has come these past 12 months."

The second annual edition of Hospitality Technology Europe takes place on 4 and 5 February 2014 at Earls Court in London. To find out more about the benefits of attending Hospitality Technology Europe as a visitor and to register please visit www.hospitalitytecheurope.com/reg.

About Hospitality Technology Expo

Hospitality Technology Expo is the new dedicated event for the European Hospitality

Technology community where Europe's leading hospitality technology professionals come to update their knowledge, network with peers and source new technology. Shaped by the industry for the industry, this interactive, informative and focused event is designed to provide hospitality technology buyers with the knowledge, contacts and technology to enhance guest experience, grow multichannel revenues, increase margins and improve business efficiency and performance. The event, created by Centaur and co-located with the Business Travel Show and Travel Technology Europe at Earls Court, will feature over 50 thought provoking conference sessions, bring together 1,500 hospitality technology executives for peer-to-peer networking and showcase Europe's largest line up of leading and innovative suppliers covering all hospitality technology sectors – making it the largest event of its kind in Europe. More information at www.hostechexpo.com

Sarah Rathbone
Siren Communications
+44 207 7759 1150
Centaur Exhibitions