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AccessoriesThe Middle East, Africa and Indian Markets for accessories is worth approximately US$ 2-3 million as of 2016. Various stages of onboard catering accessories will be essential based on the galley capabilities, the size of the aircraft, presence or absence of flight attendants, the number of passengers, and length of flight. |
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Catering ServicesThe Middle East and Africa in-flight catering markets will be one of the fastest growing amongst all the regions of the world and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.53% till 2022.
The industry is certainly gearing up for this surge at the 4th edition of World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo Middle East 2017. |
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Commercial Catering EquipmentApproximately two billion passengers are served onboard each year globally. According to KLM, in-flight catering system is 70% about logistics and 30% about catering.
The limited space inside a plane has forced caterers and logistics handlers to expand their storage areas, which in some of the cases represents 30% of the total catering space. |
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Food & BeverageThe Middle East is one of the favorite regions for tourists, known for food & beverages taste and services.
The onboard meal business is also growing with the increase in the number of tourists. In 2016 alone, Abu Dhabi received around 4.4 million tourists, which is 8% greater than the number recorded in 2015. |
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TablewareThe Middle East, Africa and Indian markets for commercial catering equipment, travel catering equipment, tableware and accessories were estimated at US$ 1.2 billion in 2016. The region has been witnessing new projects, huge expansion in the aviation sector and an improved focus on tourism, which will further fuel the travel catering market. |
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Travel Catering EquipmentAirline catering is an individual business with wide differences between the operators’ requirements, depending on the route, long haul or short haul, charter or scheduled. The travel catering equipment is categorized into beverage handling equipment, food warming equipment, galley equipment, refrigeration equipment and trolleys. |
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