The Marbella City Council supports the new edition of the Import Montes Hospitality Trade Show

The Marbella City Council has shown its support for a new edition of the Import Montes Hospitality Trade Fair, a professional meeting for the hospitality sector that will take place on March 10th from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Adolfo Suárez Congress Palace. The event will gather clients, suppliers, and leading brands to showcase the latest market innovations. This edition will be particularly special as it coincides with the 35th anniversary of the company, a leader in beverage distribution on the Costa del Sol.

Deputy Mayor Félix Romero, alongside the managing director of the organizing company, Pepi Montes, and the brand manager Evaristo Aranda, presented the event. Romero highlighted that "it is a flagship company in our municipality that helps project the image of Marbella as an international hospitality capital." He also emphasized that "the activity it carries out is closely linked to an industry that is one of the economic pillars of our locality."

Romero announced that the fair will feature top-tier firms, numerous wineries, and specialized brands, and specified that "it will include a comprehensive program of activities with contests, tastings, demonstrations, and gastronomic experiences aimed at professionals in this segment, as well as recognitions to outstanding establishments."

A Special Edition

For her part, Montes indicated that "this edition will be particularly significant as it coincides with our 35th anniversary" and explained that "our trajectory has been marked by effort, constant work, and the demands of a market like Marbella's, where the level of hospitality is extraordinarily high." In this regard, she highlighted that "it gathers a unique concentration of high-level establishments, including Michelin-starred restaurants, large restaurant groups, and also traditional businesses that are part of the tourist history of the municipality."

The event gathers Michelin-starred restaurants and large restaurant groups, but also traditional businesses

Moreover, she emphasized "the support we receive from the business community and institutions, as well as the role that hospitality plays in the local economy" and stated that "working in Marbella is a privilege due to the level and innovation of its establishments." She advanced that the fair will feature a special program for the anniversary and the participation of numerous suppliers and clients. Additionally, she explained that "it will also serve to give visibility to small producers and companies in the food sector," like a traditional bakery from Montejaque founded in 1896, whose products will be showcased during the day to facilitate their introduction into the hospitality market.

Lastly, Aranda detailed that "it is conceived as a real meeting point for the entire local sector," where professionals can learn about the innovations planned for 2026 and discover a wide range of specific products. He added that the meeting will have the presence of multinationals and nationally recognized wineries, as well as professionals specialized in each of the stands, which will turn the day into a dynamic space to share experiences and strengthen relationships between companies and hoteliers.