8 – 10 March 2010
10h00 – 18h00 daily
Cape Town International Convention Centre
 

NEW AND INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AT HOSTEX CAPE 2010

Innovation is the order of the day at Hostex Cape this year, with several exhibitors launching new products or showcasing trendsetting innovations. These are just a few of the exciting products and services that can be found at Hostex Cape from 8 to 10 March at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

African Floralush - Stand Q8
Situated near the Cradle of Mankind, African Floralush offers preserved floral products that are 100% natural and not artificial. The company selects premium grade fresh flowers and foliage locally grown for its products and preserves them. African Floralush’s patented preservation process extends the vase life of fresh cut flowers and foliage from days to months and even years, offering a beautiful and natural alternative to artificial flowers and a cost-effective, maintenance-free and eco-friendly substitute for fresh flowers. It leaves a smaller carbon footprint than artificial and fresh cut flowers. The company offers a rental service that allows organisations to make substantial savings on your flower budget without compromising on the quality or variety of its displays.

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Afrique Senti - Stand P50
In keeping with the modern green trend globally and with South Africa being in the patriotic spirit of 2010, Afrique Senti are exhibiting a range of luxurious locally manufactured products that contain natural and vegetable based ingredients fused with African botanical extracts. We primarily service the hospitality industry with high quality Bath & Body products, percale linen, towels and more. All products can be personalized and special orders can be arranged.

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BABASA - Stand P45
BABASA Guest Accommodation Association and Solutions provides members with access to solutions to meet everyday challenges, such as: § “Going Green” Make life easy; § Training DVD's to improve your workers skills and service; § A Buyers' Guide CD will save you hard earned cash by purchasing the goods and services at discounted preferential pricing to increase your bottom line.

Visit BABASA for a chance to win a year's BABASA membership.

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Bistrotea - Stand B15
In a bold move over the traditional tea bag, a new innovation, the TPOD (Tea Portion of Design) from Bistrotea – the official tea of the FIFA World Cup – is set to revolutionise the tea industry. Bistrotea allows proper dosage without wastage, with no dripping or wringing! It is also a perfectly designed stirrer. BISTROTEA (QTPOD©) is packaged in a soft unique translucent envelope which is not only aroma and fragrance protective but also moisture-proof and tear resistant.

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Callebaut Finest Belgium Chocolate – Stand G13
Callebaut will be exhibiting their new range of gourmet chocolates and visiting master pastry chef Jean Marc Bernelin will be demonstrating new chocolate techniques at the Callebaut stand and in the SA Chefs Experience, on Monday 8 March from 16:20 to 17:05 and on Wednesday 10 March from 14:40 to 15:20.

Food Safety - Stand E38
Food Safety, a company which supplies and services industrial dishwashing systems, will be showcasing the latest range of energy and water-saving dishwashing systems.

Gasket Manufacturing Corporation – Stand P21
Gasket Manufacturing Corp (PTY) Ltd is importing a new range of cork products from Amorim Cork Composites in Portugal under the brand names of ‘Cork Nature’ and ‘Hot on Cork’. The range of cork products – which is one of the world’s greenest products – consists of bathmats and tableware, including a large selection of trays, bowls, heat mats, placemats and coasters. The place mats are available either plain, printed or printed to a customer’s design. Both the trays and placemats can be wax coated for easy cleaning. All products are non-slip, washable, durable and biodegradable.

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Hospitality Suite – Stand B42
Hospitality Suite introduces the exceptional “Snag Free” range of towels. Unique to Hospitality Suite, the revolutionary Nortex range of Snag Free Towels have been specifically engineered for the hospitality industry. The superior ring spun yarn and long staple cotton ensure a virtually indestructible towel, yet is guaranteed to retain its softness and superior absorbency. Dries fast with minimal shrinkage and does not warp with time. The double stitched hems ensure no fraying and add superior strength. Extremely durable, Snag Free Towels last two to three times longer than the average towel, have improved absorbency after every wash and dry 30% faster than normal towels, thereby reducing energy consumption and tumble drying the face of rising electricity costs. This, combined with Nortex’s Carbon Footprint quantification, analysis and reduction of GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions into the atmosphere by means of green energy and carbon offsets, ensures protection and sustainability of the atmosphere and our planet.

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HP Print Station - Stand E19
Hewlett Packard has developed the HP Print Station specifically to service the SME market requiring small and more defined print runs. The service offering ranges from business cards, brochures, catalogues, calendars, posters and large format prints – on demand.

An exciting new initiative that’s just been through a successful pilot phase is Web2Print, giving customers the option of going online and creating or uploading their own business card, newsletter, brochure or document, and paying online. HP Print Station will print and deliver your prints to your doorstep within 24 to 48, making this the most hassle-free, efficient and cost-effective way for small to medium size businesses to do their printing.

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HTI – Stand B30
Exposing your inventory and upping your revenue with integrated systems will be the focus of Hospitality Technology International’s (HTI) stand at Hostex this year. HTI is the leading African developer of software for the hospitality industry. Its comprehensive suite of products include eRes CRS, GroupView CRM & Loyalty, Apex PMS, and PlusPoint POS and Stock Management. All are capable of seamless integration within the family of products, as well as with other systems.

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Hygiene Systems - Stand D5
Find out how to break the chain of cross contamination with the use of a newly formulated hand sanitizing gel from Hygiene Systems.

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Mac Brothers Catering Equipment – Stand C7
South Africa’s leading manufacturer of food service equipment, Mac Brothers Catering Equipment, based in Cape Town, will once again be one of the largest exhibitors at Hostex Cape 2010. Apart from its annual showing of superior equipment, Mac Brothers will also be hosting the Unilever Foodsolutions Chef of the Year competition, which promises to be one of the highlights of this year’s Hostex.

Marc and Michael
Top South African fashion house, Marc and Michael, well known as a leader in bridal, couture and evening wear, and for dressing Miss South Africa and Miss World, are highlighting that they excel in tailored corporate wear at this year’s Hostex. “Our operational philosophy is inspired by the idea that hotel uniforms should be designed by fashion designers in the same light as hotel interiors should be designed by interior designers,” says head of local design Marc Glass.

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Nap-Tidi® - Stand C19
Introducing the new and innovative NapTidi cutlery sleeve to help your operation become more portable and elegant. The NapTidi cutlery sleeve is ready to serve your needs today, tomorrow and in the future.

The NapTidi cutlery sleeve is a new and innovative cutlery presentation concept, available in standard designs as well as personalised designs for your own (co) promotion. Just put your silverware in and you’re done! The Naptidi is pre-loaded with a white facial quality napkin and can also be further pre-loaded with 100% biodegradable plastic cutlery, in white or silver.

You can choose one of the standard designs or a personalised designs.

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Pathogen & Environmental Solutions – Stand C10 & C12
Introducing the world's first ever range of eco-friendly bed bug monitoring products.

The "Passive monitor" is stuck on the side of the mattress, below the bedsheets and mimics the insect's harbourage. The "Active monitor" is placed below the bed and actively attracts bed bugs into the trap, mimicking the "Blood meal" of the host

Both products are designed to be discreet in use, out of site. Traps are no larger than a pack of cigarettes.

By pro-actively monitoring for bed bugs, you are able to identify problems early (when levels are still very low), prior to infestation taking place - thereby reducing the need for fumigation and heavy use of insecticides.

Polygon Software Development – Stand P45
Polygon Software Development (PSD), a leading provider of reservations management software for small and medium B & B’s, lodges and guesthouses, will be offering a 15% on all software purchased at Hostex Cape. Click here for more...

Vinturi - Stand P19
AM Agencies will be exhibiting the first and original breakthrough wine accessory hailed by Napa wineries and experts, the Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator.

Wine opens up and tastes better when it has been allowed to breathe. Vinturi accelerates the breathing process, enabling consumers to fully enjoy their wine from the very first sip, rather than waiting an hour or more for traditional decanting. Simply hold the Vinturi Red Wine Aerator over a glass and pour wine through. Beautifully designed to blend form with function, it draws in and mixes the proper amount of air for the right amount of time, allowing wine to breathe instantly.

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Whirlpool - Stand Q7
As the world’s leading brand of household appliances, Whirlpool offers more than just attractive, functional and easy-to-use appliances – a guaranteed resource saving of up to 50% on selected models is what makes Whirlpool one of the most environmentally friendly brands today.

Whirlpool has many technological innovations under its belt, one of which is the unique 6th Sense technology. The 6th Sense technology affords the appliance the opportunity to sense, adapt and control its functions, resulting in a saving of up to 50% on time, water and energy. Over and above the 6th Sense savings, Whirlpool has introduced steam not only in the washing machine but in the dishwasher too – a first for the South African market. Using the power of steam, clothing and dishes are sanitized while experiencing the best possible wash ever.

Not only is Whirlpool’s refrigeration range available in Stainless Steel, but also carries an energy efficiency rating of A or A+. What does this mean for you as the consumer? A+ fridges use up to 25% less energy versus A-rated models and A class fridges use up to 10% less energy versus B-rated units. This results in a genuine electricity cost saving. In a time of cost-cutting and environmental awareness, we ask: what rating are you?

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WINE CIRCLE

Bon Courage Wine Estate - Stand W6
Neatly tucked away between the life sustaining waters of the Breede River and Langeberg Mountain range near Robertson, lies Bon Courage Wine Estate. Here, Andre Bruwer and his son, Jacques, produce a selection of superb wines: ranging from noble whites; classic reds; fortified dessert wines and the elegant, award-winning Jacques Bruere Methode Cap Classique sparkling wines.

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Boplaas Family Vineyards - Stand W6
Boplaas, situated in the small Southern Cape village of Calitzdorp, is a family concern, with Carel Nel cellar master and qualified Cape Wine Master as owner. Their legacy is largely attributed to Carel’s great-grandfather, Danie, who started producing potstill brandy for export – in barrels – to London in 1880. Carel’s objective is to make history with his world-class Ports. Rozanne (marketing manager) and Margaux (winemaker) have joined him at the winery, bringing a new energy and plans for the business.

Boplaas recently received “Carbon Negative Status”, which means that the estate does not leave a Carbon footprint during our production process.

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Original* Iced Cocktails - Stand W3
Snow Bliss is proud to announce the official on-shelf arrival, of the first ever Original* Iced Cocktail product range.

Cocktail kings and queens can now enjoy the perfect cocktail, every time, any time and perhaps most importantly - anywhere. Conveniently available in pouches which freeze within eight hours, high quality strawberry daiquiri, margarita and pina colada Original* Iced Cocktails can be sipped on the beach or around a braai. All Original* Iced Cocktails contain real fruit juice and five percent alcohol.

Original* Iced Cocktails are available in serving pouches of 300ml, and can be found in leading South African bottle stores nationwide. Recommended selling price is R15.00 per pouch.

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Hostex Cape takes place from 8 to 10 March 2010 at Cape Town International Convention Centre, from 10:00 to 18:00 daily. You can avoid registration queues by pre-registering on www.hostexcape.co.za. For further information, contact Specialised Exhibitions on (011) 835-1565 or log on to the website.

No under 18’s will be allowed access to the show, and students will only be allowed access on Wednesday 10 March, with the prior approval of the organisers.

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