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Korea Herald
7 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
HOTELEX 2026: Asia's Hospitality & Foodservice Powerhouse Returns to Shanghai
SHANGHAI, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 30 to April 2, 2026, HOTELEX Shanghai will once again take center stage at the National Exhibition & Convention Center (NECC), offering a world-class platform where hospitality professionals connect, collaborate, and shape the future. The 2026 edition will span an impressive 400,000 square meters, hosting 3,500+ exhibitors and welcoming more than 250,000 trade visitors from over 130 countries and regions. With 12 themed sectors — including Coffee & Tea, Catering Equipment & Supplies, Beverage, Tableware, Fine Food, The Bar & Drinks, Brand Franchise & Chain Store Resources, and more — HOTELEX offers a truly comprehensive overview of the full hospitality supply chain, all under one roof. HOTELEX is more than just a trade fair — it's an immersive industry festival. Attendees will experience over 50+ dynamic onsite events, from the prestigious World Coffee Championships and Latte Art Battles, to culinary challenges, bartending shows, sustainability forums, and insightful business conferences. These vibrant programs provide a deeper look into the trends, techniques, and talents that are shaping the future of hospitality worldwide. Backed by decades of experience and industry trust, HOTELEX continues to evolve alongside the market it serves. As China's inbound tourism surges, consumer expectations rise, and global hotel brands expand their footprint, HOTELEX 2026 arrives at a critical moment — offering unmatched access to one of the world's most exciting, fast-growing hospitality landscapes. Whether you're a hotel operator, restaurateur, distributor, franchise owner, or solution provider, HOTELEX 2026 is the place to be — to build connections, launch products, and stay ahead of industry change. Join the leaders. Discover the trends. Expand your world.
Korea Herald
7 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 Set to Break Records with Unprecedented Scale and Global Reach
SHANGHAI, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTELEX Shanghai, Asia's premier hospitality and foodservice trade show, will be held from 30 March to 2 April, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC). With an expanded footprint covering 400,000 square meters, the event will host over 3,500 exhibitors and is expected to attract more than 300,000 professional visitors from around the world. Supported by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, HOTELEX is one of the three flagship exhibitions highlighted under China's 14th Five-Year Plan. The event plays a key role in the national "Tourism Plus Shanghai" strategy, reinforcing Shanghai's ambition to become a global hub for tourism, gastronomy, and commercial innovation. Over the past 30 years, HOTELEX has evolved into a highly respected international platform, seamlessly integrating the full hospitality and foodservice value chain. From hotel equipment, catering and kitchen solutions, coffee and tea, to bakery, fine food, alcoholic beverages, and cutting-edge smart technologies, the show connects suppliers with buyers from hotel and restaurant chains, supermarkets, casual dining brands, import/export traders, catering investors, and leisure operators. Demonstrating its truly global reach, the 2025 edition welcomed over 30% international exhibitors, featuring leading brands from Italy, Japan, the United States, and beyond. Many international companies have leveraged HOTELEX as their strategic launchpad to enter and expand within China's fast-growing hospitality market. With professional matchmaking programs and a strong international orientation, HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 aims to foster global collaboration, accelerate innovation, and unlock new cross-border business opportunities. It remains the vital gateway for global brands seeking to capitalize on China's dynamic hospitality industry growth.
