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Despite falling case numbers, a vaccination campaign that is progressing well and the further easing of restrictions by the federal government, the already battered hospitality industry is not yet ready to take part in Igeho this autumn. After consulting with the Advisory Board and the exhibitors, MCH Swiss Exhibition has therefore decided to cancel Igeho and the parallel event Lefa, from 20–24 November 2021 in Basel.

The International Exhibition for Hotels, Catering, Take-away and Care was staged from Saturday, 16 November until today, Wednesday, 20 November 2019. Some 650 exhibitors from 19 countries presented their products and services at this, the most important industry meeting point for Swiss hosts. This sharing of traditions and the latest trends for a successful future attracted some 65 000 interested professional visitors to Messe Basel. Following initial assessments of the exhibitor and visitor surveys, the exhibition management is reporting a positive outcome.

Today, Saturday 16 November, marked the opening of Igeho, the International Exhibition for Hotels, Catering, Take-Away and Care. Over a period of five days, Igeho will be transforming Messe Basel into the number-one industry meeting point for Swiss hosts. Around 650 exhibitors from 19 countries are presenting their products and services, and launching trends. They constitute the key to Igeho’s success. Other highlights of the 2019 edition include the Chefs’ Arena, where guests will include icons like Tim Raue and Tanja Grandits, the input and meeting zone of Igeho Campus powered by HotellerieSuisse, and the DRINKafFAIR spirits fair.

Today, Wednesday, 22 November, Igeho, the international exhibition for hotels, catering, take-away and care, came to a close at Messe Basel. 750 exhibitors from 16 countries presented their products and services at Switzerland’s most important hospitality-industry event. Around 70 000 interested visitors came to find out about the latest trends. A lively atmosphere prevailed in the exhibition halls, together with a positive mood. Both the exhibition management and the exhibitors regard the result as highly gratifying.

Today, 18 November 2017, Igeho opened its doors at Messe Basel. The international exhibition for hotels, catering, take-away and care is showcasing everything required to be a successful host on a surface area of 71 000 m2. A total of 750 exhibitors from 16 countries are presenting their products and services – an increase of roughly 10 percent in exhibitor numbers over last time round. Some 70 000 visitors from the hospitality sector are expected up to 22 November.

Igeho will be opening its doors at Messe Basel from 18 to 22 November 2017. The international exhibition for hotels, catering, take-away and care moves with the times and shows how trends can be combined with tradition. Exciting speakers, panel discussions and networking at all levels are on the agenda every day. And fun and enjoyment are naturally written big too.

Yesterday, Wednesday, 25 November, Igeho, the international exhibition for hotels, catering, take-away and care, and Mefa, the specialist fair for the meat trade and food production, came to an end at Messe Basel. Around 800 exhibitors from 12 countries presented their products and ideas on a surface area of 68 000 square metres. Over the period of five days, a good 71 000 interested visitors from the hospitality sector came to find out about the latest developments. A consistently positive atmosphere prevailed in the exhibition halls, as is borne out by the first results of the exhibitor and visitor surveys.

Today, Saturday 21 November 2015, Igeho, the international exhibition for hotels, catering, take-away and care has opened its doors at Messe Basel. Over a total of five days, some 800 exhibitors from 12 countries will be presenting their products and ideas on an area of 68 000 square metres. And a number of highlights and surprises are lined up on the opening day already. Some 76 000 visitors from the hospitality sector are expected to attend. Mefa, the specialist fair for the meat trade and food production, is being staged at the same time as Igeho.

From 21 to 25 November 2015, Igeho, the international exhibition for hotels, catering and extra-domestic consumption, is opening its doors again, for the 50th time, at Messe Basel. A total of 700 exhibitors from 12 countries will be presenting their products and ideas on an area of 68 000 square metres. One of the new highlights at the exhibition is the "Igeho Campus". Here, professionals have the opportunity to foster their networks and engage in lively discussions. All kinds of exciting people are available to talk to – from philosophers and owners of starred restaurants right through to a TV chef./p>

From 21 to 25 November 2015, Igeho, the international exhibition for hotels, catering and extra-domestic consumption, will be taking place at Messe Basel. Those working in the industry meet up every two years at this point where hospitality is lived out – and where professional visitors come to find inspiration. Exhibitors, products, à la carte solutions, innovations, ideas and trends await those who attend and – as that added extra – the Igeho Campus.

Igeho, Mefa, Lefatec and the Salon Culinaire Mondial were staged at Messe Basel from 23 to 27 November 2013. Approximately 76 000 professional visitors took the opportunity to find out about the latest trends in the hotel and catering sectors, the meat trade and in food production at the industry's biggest and most important platform in Switzerland. A total of 886 exhibitors from more than 15 countries presented the full range of products and services from the above sectors on a surface area of 73 000 m². As the surveys conducted amongst exhibitors and the initial evaluations of visitor surveys have shown, a highly positive mood prevailed in the new exhibition halls. The international team-cooking competition, Salon Culinaire Mondial, also convinced the public at large with its creative presentations of culinary art.

A new era is beginning on 23 November 2013 for Igeho, the international exhibition for hotels, catering and extra-domestic consumption, and Mefa, the specialist fair for the meat trade. It is not just that this is the first time they are moving into the impressive new exhibition complex designed by the famous Basel architectural practice of Herzog & de Meuron. More than that: after a break of eight years, they are once again providing a platform for the general public with the Salon Culinaire Mondial, where the world’s culinary elite gathers together. Moreover, thanks to the launch of the new Lefatec, the specialist fair for the food industry, it is very likely that larger numbers of milk, cheese, beverage and convenience-food producers will make their way to Basel. It is expected that up to 80 000 trade visitors will attend.

Igeho, the international exhibition for hotels, catering and extra-domestic consumption, and the Mefa and Lefatec trade fairs being staged in parallel, are being held in the new Hall 1 at Messe Basel for the first time from 23 to 27 November 2013. The internationally renowned Salon Culinaire Mondial 2013 will be occupying the Event Hall on the ground floor with its Restaurant Des Nations and the show kitchens. The new building designed by Basel architects Herzog & de Meuron combines functionality and aesthetics in the ideal manner. The new building is an impressive architectural visiting card and offers the perfect setting for an Igeho 2013 full of surprises.