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Korea Herald
08-08-2025
- 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.
Time Out
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Singapore's best baristas were just crowned at the National Coffee Championship 2025
Singapore's finest coffee talent battled it out at this year's Singapore National Coffee Championship (SNCC), held over three days this month. Organised by the Singapore Coffee Association, the event saw 71 participants compete across four categories: espresso-based drinks, hand-brewed filter coffee, latte art and coffee tasting. Winners from each category will go on to represent Singapore at the 2026 World Coffee Championships. In the espresso-based category, owner of Oaks Coffee Co. Jervis Tan takes home the title of the Singapore National Barista Champion. Previously, Jervis won the National Latte Art Championship five times, and this is his first time competing in the Singapore National Barista Championship category. For a taste of his brews, swing by Oaks Coffee Co. in Upper Thomson, which has been a reliable haunt for coffee and brunch since it first opened as Kinsmen Coffee in 2013. In the world of hand-brewed filter coffee, Ong Shen Choy is named the Singapore National Brewers Cup Champion. Shen Choy has been in the industry for over a decade and now runs Fluid Collective, a hole-in-the-wall coffee bar and roaster in Potong Pasir. You can even sign up for a filter or espresso subscription with Fluid to sample its monthly rotation of beans. And with any good cuppa, you can't deny that aesthetics play a part too – especially when it comes to latte art. This year, Singapore's National Latte Art Championship goes to Robin Lee, manager at The Populus Coffee & Food Co. In this category, participants are assessed based on the symmetry, contrast, creativity and visual impact of their latte art. Finally, Starbucks store manager Tan Yi Xin remains the barista with the sharpest palate in Singapore, clinching the Singapore Cup Tasters Championship once again. This segment tests the speed and accuracy with which participants can identify differences across several types of specialty coffee. So there you have it, Singapore's top baristas for 2025. The best part is that you can taste their award-winning creations right here and now. Simply swing by any of these cafés for some of the best brews the city has to offer.
