The second HOTELEX CHENGDU is set to take place in August.

Unmissable excitement this sweltering August.

Shanghai, May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With strong support from exhibitors and audiences across various sectors, the 2015 Hotelex Shanghai concluded successfully. Over the course of twenty-four illustrious years, it presented an impressive display across 15 major sectors, spanning 250,000 square meters, with 96,508 professional attendees. The event hosted exhibitors from 50 countries and regions, including 2,500 leading industry enterprises and flagship brands, as well as 25 spectacular on-site professional activities.……It successfully attracted visitors to stop, observe, and participate, while also enabling professional attendees to gain an in-depth and intuitive understanding of the strength and direction of numerous top-tier brands across various exhibition halls.

Shanghai Exhibition Concludes Successfully Chengdu Exhibition Makes a Strong Comeback

The Land of Abundance, Chengdu in Sichuan. A historic capital not only blessed with "beautiful mountains, beautiful waters, and rich culture," but also renowned worldwide for its "slow-paced" lifestyle and iconic Sichuan cuisine. With the rapid development of the hotel, catering, and exhibition industries, tens of thousands of restaurants and eateries now dot the streets and alleys of Chengdu. Whether it's a high-end hotel on Chunxi Road or a quaint, serene teahouse tucked away in the Kuanzhai Alley, just a beaming smile and the phrase "bashu" (meaning "great" or "comfortable") from a local Sichuan girl is enough to captivate anyone’s heart and stir deep longing.

2015 Chengdu Exhibition Visual Identity

The inaugural Hotelex Chengdu delivered a satisfying performance to exhibitors, attendees, and the hotel and catering industry in the Southwest region.As the one-year wait comes to an end, bringing together the essence of HOTELEX, the Chengdu exhibition will make its grand return this sweltering August once again.

Guided by the China Tourism Hotels Association, organized by UBM (China) Ltd., and hosted by Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd. (UBM SINOEXPO) and the Sichuan Hotel Supplies Industry Association, the "Second Shanghai International Hospitality Equipment & Supplies Expo (Chengdu)" will grandly commence on August 5–7, 2015, at Halls 2, 3, and 4 of the Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center. Featuring 15 major exhibition zones...including food and beverage,equipment comprehensive, tableware, guest room electrical appliances and supplies, hotel linens and textile products, hotel IT and security equipment, fitness, wellness and leisure entertainment, hotel architecture, hotel engineering, hotel design, hotel cleaning, hotel furniture, food and beverages, coffee and tea, baking and ice cream, wine and spirits. The exhibition area will cover 30,000 square meters, with over 300 exhibitors across various categories and more than 15,000 professional buyers expected.

Three days of the exhibition, boundless excitement await.

“2015 National Tourism & Hotel Service Skills Competition”will make its first appearance in Chengdu.

A national second-level competition project jointly organized by the China Tourism Association, the China Tourism Hotels Association, the China Employment Training Technical Instruction Center, and hosted by Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd. -- The "2015 National Tourism & Hotel Service Skills Competition" is making a fiery debut. With a 2,000-square-meter competition area and four major assessment events, it will gather 31 representative teams from nationally renowned star-rated hotels, attracting nearly 300 participants to compete actively. The top three winners will be awarded the title of "National Technical Expert" issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, along with professional title evaluations.

[Strong Background]

Originating from the "National Second-Level Competition Project" initiated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.

[Authoritative & Professional]

Jointly organized by the China Tourism Association, the China Tourism Hotels Association, the China Employment Training Technical Instruction Center, and hosted by Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

[Unprecedented Scale]

A 2,000-square-meter competition area featuring four major assessment events: Chinese-style bed-making, Chinese banquet table setting, Western banquet table setting, and cocktail mixing.

[Enthusiastic Participation]

With the active involvement of 31 representative teams from nationally renowned star-rated hotels and nearly 300 participants, competing for the top three spots and the "National Technical Expert" title and professional title evaluations issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.

This competition will comprehensively showcase the overall image of the tourism and hotel industry, significantly enhancing the professional quality of tourism and hotel staff and the service standards of hotels. It not only establishes a benchmark and role model for hotel services in Sichuan but also serves as a gathering of national star-rated hotels and exhibitors. The business opportunities here are not to be overlooked.

2015 Chengdu Exhibition Features a Wealth of On-Site Activities

Of course, Hotelex Chengdu offers much more than that. In the sweltering summer of Sichuan, the hotel and catering industry is showcasing their talents, with various professional competitions heating up the scene!

Event Overview:

Coffee Category: 2016 World Coffee in Good Spirits China Finals, 2016 World Coffee Roasting Championship China Finals, 2016 World Coffee Championships China Selection (CBC) Chengdu Division, 2016 World Brewers Cup Southwestern Division

Gourmet Category: 2016 5th China International Bartenders’ Competition (CMBC) Southwestern Division, 2016 3rd Shanghai International Trendy Drinks Creative Making Competition Southwestern Division, 2016 Shanghai International Pizza Masters Southwestern Division, 2016 4th Shanghai International Handmade Ice Cream Masters Southwestern Division

Skills Category: 2015 National Tourism & Hotel Service Skills Competition -- Room Service (Chinese-style Bed Making), Restaurant Service (Chinese & Western Banquet Table Setup), Bartending Service (Cocktail Making), 2016 HOTELEX “Rising Stars” Chefs Competition Southwestern Division

Forum Category: IPA International Hospitality Procurement Matchmaking Conference

Among them, the “2016 World Coffee in Good Spirits China Finals” and the “2016 World Coffee Roasting Championship China Finals,” making their first appearance in China, will battle it out in Chengdu. HOTELEX has obtained exclusive authorization from the WCE (World Coffee Events) for these two competitions, with the finals to be held at HOTELEX Shanghai from March 29 to April 1, 2016. The Chinese champions selected at the Chengdu show will go on to compete against top global talents at the 2016 HOTELEX Shanghai.

2015 Chengdu Show Image

Building the No.1 Brand in Southwest China

HOTELEX Chengdu invested over a million yuan in market promotion for the exhibition, collaborating with nearly 200 media outlets, covering mass media, comprehensive media, hospitality, food, hotel supplies, hotel cleaning, and hotel construction media. Exhibitors' product information will appear in major professional media, social media, associations, and in the hands of professional buyers. The 2015 Chengdu show will strengthen its promotional efforts in mass media such as subways and radio, online self-media, professional hotel supplies industry, and food industry media. Through extensive information dissemination, it aims to attract exhibitors from the southwestern region and capture the attention of professional buyers.

For details, please visit Chengdu.hotelex.cn  

Four Cities, One Synergy

Relying on the high-quality resources of HOTELEX Shanghai, the second HOTELEX Chengdu Show will be held from August 5–7, 2015, at the Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center. The first overseas edition, HOTELEX Indonesia, will take place from October 28–30 in Jakarta, Indonesia, while the second domestic sub-show, HOTELEX Guangzhou, will open from December 15–17 at the Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center Expo.

HOTELEX Shanghai will drive the robust development of the Chengdu Show, Indonesia Show, Guangzhou Show, and future Bohua brand exhibitions in other regions. The synergy effect will leverage the strong resource advantages accumulated by the Shanghai Show, achieving simultaneous success in August at Chengdu, October in Indonesia, and December in Guangzhou, striving to“HOTELEX”infinitely extend the brand concept.

Image of the HOTELEX Series of Exhibitions