The booth sales for the 2017 Shanghai International Hospitality Equipment & Supplies Expo have officially launched

- Unleashing Excellence in Every Moment

Shanghai, May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Riding on the lingering momentum of the 2016 HOTELEX Shanghai,the 26th Shanghai International Hospitality Equipment & Supplies Expobooth sales commenced on5the18ofMay.

The 2017 Shanghai International Hospitality Equipment & Supplies Expo will be held from March 28 to 31 next year at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (No. 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area). As the sole organizer and sales agent of the event, Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd. will continue to uphold its professional perspective and outstanding quality, while leveraging its strong industry association background to further collaborate with the China Tourism Hotels Association. The 2017 HOTELEX Shanghai is expected to cover an exhibition area of 250,000 square meters, hosting thousands of exhibitors from around the world. It will also attract professional buyers from star-rated hotels, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and distributors globally, bringing together a comprehensive collection of global hospitality, F&B, and premium food and beverage resources.

At the exhibition site

Looking back at 2016, big brands speak through dataonly

As a bellwether for exhibitions in the hospitality, F&B, and premium food and beverage sectors, the 25th Shanghai International Hospitality Equipment & Supplies Expo (2016 HOTELEX Shanghai) achieved record highs in both exhibition scale and buyer attendance, delivering yet another industry exchange feast that seamlessly integrated professionalism with active participation for exhibitors and professional audiences alike.

A total of 116,688 professional visitors attended this edition of the expo, marking a 21% increase compared to the 2015 show, with attendees hailing from 116 countries and regions. The event gathered 2,207 leading brands and representative companies from Mainland China, Italy, Spain, the United States, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, showcasing numerous top-tier suppliers in the hotel and catering industry. Guests came from various sectors including hospitality, coffee, ice cream, baking, bars, clubs, retail supermarkets, and more. Professional buyers were distributed globally, complemented by the presence of industry association guests and international trade delegations.

At the forum site

2017 HOTELEXandvisitorsclimbing new heights together

According to surveys, 95% of exhibitors expressed satisfaction with the 2016 expo, with nearly 90% confirming their intent to book booths for the next edition, and 88.5% requesting larger booth spaces. Alongside smooth exhibition setup, the overall layout of the expo was further refined and upgraded. Notably, HOTELEX continuously tracks the trends in the hospitality and F&B industry and aligns with current hot topics. At this expo, the Central Kitchen series zone, paired with the Central Kitchen Construction and Development Forum, combined market demand with theoretical research, earning recognition and participation from many industry veterans—thus creating a highly popular "Premium Central Kitchen Zone."

The 2017 HOTELEX Shanghai will fully align its venue planning with industry needs, maintaining a professional quality focus to provide attendees with superior brand services and more efficient win-win opportunities. Upholding its high-end positioning, the 2017 HOTELEX Shanghai will implement a new, ambitious plan to occupy the entire National Exhibition and Convention Center (including both indoor and outdoor venues), once again reaching new heights in the industry.

Raising the bar — more professional activities and top-tier competitions awaitwithmore people

joining in

HOTELEX continues to enhance the soft power of the exhibition through “competitions, displays, and forums.” A variety of professional events and industry forums will take place during the show, spanning sectors such as international coffee competitions, pizza, cooking, baking, beverages, bartending, ice cream, hotel uniforms, housekeeping skills, Chinese and Western table setting, as well as premium forums and trade matchmaking sessions featuring industry veterans. Showcasing the industry, fostering collaboration, and driving the market, these vibrant onsite activities will make the 2017 HOTELEX Shanghai even more spectacular.

Unleashing excellence — professional segments take center stage

As a comprehensive expo renowned for its professionalism and quality, the Shanghai International Hospitality Equipment & Supplies Expo boasts rich resources across its various exhibition zones. While expanding both its area and content annually, it also continuously enhances its overall strength. From multiple perspectives, dimensions, and media, it strives to comprehensively meet the varied needs of suppliers and professional buyers, fully serving as a bridge—the “industry envoy”—to achieve truly valuable “collaboration & mutual success.”

Exhibition Segments

The professional segments under HOTELEX include: comprehensive foodservice equipment, tabletop items, hotel linens and textiles, comprehensive guestroom supplies, guestroom appliances and security equipment, fitness & leisure, coffee & tea, baking & ice cream, food & beverages, wine & spirits, and other themed exhibition areas, offering a one-stop procurement platform for hospitality and F&B professionals.

The 2017 Shanghai International Hospitality Equipment & Supplies Expo will be held from March 28 to 31 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (No. 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area). The booth sales process has now officially commenced. Please note that the sole organizer and seller of the expo is — Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets Co., Ltd.. With limited booths and unlimited business opportunities, wewill join all expo participantsin looking forward to the future of the hospitality and catering industry.

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