HOFEX 2015 – The 16th International Exhibition of Food & Drink, Hotel, Restaurant & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services

Organized by the Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd. and Allword Exhibitions, HOFEX 2015 – The 16th International Exhibition of Food & Drink, Hotel, Restaurant & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services, will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Hong Kong, from May 6 to 9, 2015. HOFEX will showcase a vast array of the world´s newest hotel and catering supplies, as well as the most fashionable food and beverage products. According to the statistics provided by the Organizers, the last edition of HOFEX (held in 2013) has attracted 1,800 exhibitors from 48 countries and regions, including 44 official delegations, to create a comprehensive business platform. The 4-day event registered the largest number of visitors ever, including 30,718 quality buyers, of which, 30,27% were overseas buyers from 85 countries and regions. Together with the concurrent events, including forums, competitions and guest media, total number of admissions reached 33,409. HOFEX – the 16th International Exhibition of Food & Drink, Hotel, Restaurant & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services also provided an excellent opportunity for the catering and hotel industry to observe and exchange ideas. A number of exciting activities have been planned for the coming edition of HOFEX, including "2015 Hong Kong International Culinary Classic2, "All World Open Cup 2015 – Cocktail Creative Classic & Bartending Flair", "Regional Hotel General Managers´ Forum", "Hospitality Technology Conference" and "Asian Club Managers´ Forum". All these events will not only provide a learning and exchange platform for the participants, but will also serve as an inspiration when analysing the development trends of the hospitality and catering industry. Having participated consecutively in the three previous editions of HOFEX, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute ((IPIM) plans to set-up a "Macao Pavilion" at the HOFEX 2015 venue. Local enterprises in the relevant field (including wine, food, hotel supplies and catering equipment) interested to participate as exhibitors are invited to contact Mr. Chang, of IPIM´s Promotion Activities Department (Tel: 87989267 or e-mail kei changîpim.gov.mo). Due to the limited number of booths available, first-come, first-served basis applies.