An eclectic and high-end range of companies representing France at the hotel show Dubai

13 French manufacturers will participate in the French section organized by Business France, a government agency supporting the international development of the French economy. The eclectic variety and quality expertise of the French companies should please the major public and private project decision-makers as well as purchasing managers of the leading hotel chains attending the region's largest exhibition to discover the latest trends in the hotel sector. A key event for conducting business in the Middle East and North Africa, this annual event continues to attract new companies with over half participating for the first time.

Selected to host the next World Expo in 2020, Dubai is set to begin numerous new hotel projects to double its hotel capacity before this event. The healthy performance of the region's decorating sector is currently due to the completion of numerous hotel and residential projects. The Gulf market is estimated at $22 billion, with the United Arab Emirates accounting for two-thirds of the total value of all projects.

Against this dynamic and promising backdrop, the French proposition stands apart through its diversity and the quality its product range. Thirteen companies will present equipment and solutions adapted to the demand.

Carpet tiles and fitted carpets are essential for the plush atmosphere of hotel rooms. A collection of hand-made paintings featuring geometric shapes and traditional Islamic calligraphy add a personal touch to rooms.

The stonework from the Auvergne volcanoes helps add to the luxurious interior and exterior decoration. Custom-made tables showcase the most stunning items of porcelain designers. Tableware, which goes hand-in-hand with French gastronomy, is coupled with luxury household linens.

Last but not least lighting adds the finishing touches. Whether integrated behind metallic textiles or into back-lit wall panels, the interior or balcony lighting fixtures are equally suited to traditional furniture or to more contemporary designs. Finally, stylish and colorful outdoor furniture surround the pool-side showers.

All-inclusive service providers will also be present representing a range of services including intelligent energy solutions that capture heat lost in power generation and transform the heat into energy used to simultaneously produce hot water, air conditioning and fresh water; or modular ergonomic solutions for IT management in the hotel industry.

Follow the smell of freshly-brewed coffee from espresso machines designed for catering and professional use to reach the French section.

All exhibitors will be located in three areas on the Blue Line at the entrance of hall 3 in the International Village of the Dubai World Trade Centre.