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November 19, 2025For the first time in the history of the nation’s service sector, Minsk is scheduled to become the exclusive setting for a comprehensive series of high-profile events focused on the development of the hospitality industry. This unprecedented consolidation of professional platforms, collectively branded as the Big Tourism Week, is slated to run for five consecutive days, specifically from 7 to 11 April 2026. This ambitious initiative was devised to combine the key representative events of the tourism industry, the restaurant industry, and the hotel industry, thereby ensuring a powerful, integrated focus on all aspects of the modern service economy.The Consolidation of Industry ExcellenceA wide array of international forums, specialized exhibitions, a prestigious gastronomic award ceremony, and a structured business matchmaking session have been arranged to take place over the five-day period. These prominent gatherings will be distributed across three essential and well-appointed venues within the capital: the Minsk Marriott Hotel, the Falcon Club arena, and the Minsk International Expo Center. The selection of these locations was strategically decided to accommodate the diverse nature and scale of the events being hosted, ranging from high-level business conferences to large-scale public expos. The core idea behind the Big Tourism Week is that of integration, wherein distinct but interrelated segments of the service industry are brought together to foster dialogue, encourage investment, and establish collaborative frameworks.Advertisement Celebrating Culinary Achievement: The Where to Eat Belarus AwardThe five-day program will commence with a glittering highlight of the gastronomic calendar. Specifically, the ceremony to present the second international gastronomic award, known as Where to Eat Belarus, is scheduled to be held on 7 April. During this exclusive event, a list of the 50 best restaurants operating within the country will be formally announced. The inaugural ceremony, which took place in 2025, successfully gathered over 300 esteemed guests and was recognized as a landmark occasion for the entire restaurant industry. The definitive ranking of winners is meticulously determined through the voting process of a broad panel of experts.Showcasing Innovation: The HoReCa Minsk ExpoAnother cornerstone event anchoring the week’s schedule is the 34th international HoReCa Minsk Expo, which will take place between 7 and 9 April. This long-standing exhibition is designed to spotlight the latest equipment, innovative products, and practical solutions tailored specifically for the hospitality industry. The success of the previous year’s expo was evidenced by the participation of over 50 companies, hailing from Belarus, Russia, Italy, and Iran. Furthermore, the event was attended by more than 3,500 guests, and the extensive business program, which included over 40 distinct event …
