Chengdu, June 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Organized by UBM China and co-hosted by Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Sichuan Hospitality Supplies Industry Association, the "2nd Shanghai International Hospitality Supplies Expo (Chengdu)" will take place from August 5 to 7, 2015 at the Chengdu Century City New International Convention & Exhibition Center,3,Hall 4. The exhibition will cover an area of 30,000 square meters, featuring over 300 exhibitors across various categories, with an anticipated 15,000 professional buyers in attendance.
In 2015, Chengdu’s tourism industry made full strides in building a "World-Class Tourism Destination," optimizing the city’s tourism development structure and achieving total tourism revenue of 193 billion yuan, hosting 55.8 million domestic tourists and 2.2 million inbound visitors. The booming tourism and convention industrieshavecreated excellent business opportunities for the hotel sector, with ever-growing market demand. Seizing the momentum, HOTELEX will establish a one-stop procurement platform in Chengdu for hotel supplies and kitchen equipment, serving the western region.
HOTELEX Chengdu Hall 3 is in high demand, Hall 4is sold out
Booths in the Hotel Supplies section of Chengdu Exhibition Hall 3 are selling briskly. This is partly due to the upcoming 2015 National Vocational Skills Competition for the Tourism Hotel Service Industry to be held on-site, and partly due to strong exhibitor support for the HOTELEX brand. HOTELEX Chengdu’s professional audience outreach will continue to target professional buyers in the hotel and catering industries across the southwest region. The event will maintain close cooperation with local and even provincial-level tourism and hotel associations, as well as culinary associations in Chengdu and Sichuan Province. Through procurement matchmaking events and similar initiatives, exhibitors’ products will be presented more quickly and conveniently to end buyers.
Booths in the Premium Food & Beverage section of Chengdu Exhibition Hall 4 have been fully booked. Events such as the 2016 World Coffee & Spirits China Finals and the World Coffee Roasting China Finals will gather professionals and enthusiasts from cafes, bakeries, bars, coffee suppliers, fine dining establishments, and entertainment venues to the Chengdu Exhibition, making the huge business potential drive the complete sell-out of Hall 4 booths.
Quality Exhibitors Enthusiastically Joining the Chengdu Exhibition
Hall 3–Hotel SuppliesZone, includingSuzhou Jinboke Refrigeration Technology Co., Ltd. H4B30, Qingdao Yida Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd. H3B01/H4A01, Shanghai Zhiming Industrial Co., Ltd. H3D01, Shanghai Chuanglv Industrial Co., Ltd. H3D20, Starik (Qingdao) Commercial Appliance Co., Ltd. H3C30, Longquan Oujiang Celadon Co., Ltd. H3C80, Xindu District Taishun Hotel Supplies Business Department H3A51, Zhongshan Henglan Town Jiabao Daily Products Factory H3D83, Chengdu Jieaitai Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. H4A30, Shanghai Biyanghong Information Technology Co., Ltd. H3B25, Guangzhou Rishun Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. H3B15, Wuxi Chuangchao Fashion Design Co., Ltd. H3B35, Shanghai Baiyi Hotel Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing Co., Ltd. H3B45.Hall 4 is the FoodZone, includingChengdu Xiangji Coffee Co., Ltd. H4B90, Wangli Coffee Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. H4D120, Suzhou Jiahe Food Industry Co., Ltd. H4C60, Shanghai Chengyu Packaging Products Co., Ltd. H4B115, Chengdu Kerimu Food Co., Ltd. H4C30, Horizon International Co., Ltd. H4B10 / H4C10/ H4C20. The international pavilion is also a highlight of the 2nd 2015 Chengdu Exhibition,with nearly 30 Malaysian exhibitors making their first appearance at HOTELEX Chengdu, led by Horizon International. The group is primarily composed of baking enterprises and will showcase highly distinctive Southeast Asian baking culture. The overseas exhibitorzone’sMalaysian Pavilionis locatedH4B10/H4C10/H4C20. (Rankings are not in any particular order)(Listed in no particular order)
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The Chengdu Expo features not only thrilling international competitions and events but also authoritative guests taking part in forums. For example, the IPA International Hospitality Procurement Matchmaking Conference brings together star-rated hotel procurement teams and exhibitors face-to-face, bridging the gap between buyers and sellers.
Among the coffee competitions, there’s the “2016 World Coffee in Good Spirits China Finals & 2016 World Coffee Roasting Championship China Finals,” both making their China debut. Classic coffee events such as the 2016 14th World Barista Championship China Qualifiers (CBC) Chengdu Division and the 2016 World Brewers Cup Southwest Division will also be held.
The food-related activities are the most distinctive, including the 2016 5th China International Bartenders’ Cup (CMBC) Southwest Division, the 2016 3rd Shanghai International Trendy Drinks Creative Making Competition Southwest Division, the 2016 4th Shanghai International Artisan Gelato Masters Southwest Division, the 2016 Shanghai International Pizza Masters Southwest Division, and the 2016 HOTELEX “Rising Stars” Chefs Competition Southwest Division—making the Chengdu Expo a grand showcase of global cuisine.
2015 China Skills Competition -- The National Tourism Hotel Service Industry Vocational Skills Competition adds even more excitement to the Chengdu Expo. This event is jointly organized by the China Tourism Association, China Tourism Hotels Association, China Employment Training Technical Instruction Center, and the All-China Federation of Trade Unions Finance, Commerce, Light Industry, Textile and Tobacco Work Committee., andIt makes its first appearance in Chengdu. The competition will feature four events: room attendants, restaurant service staff, and bartenders. Nearly 200 representatives from star-rated hotels across more than 30 provinces and cities will participate. The top three contestants in the room attendant, restaurant service staff, and bartender categories will be awarded the title of “National Technical Expert” and included in the 2016 13th HighSkilled TalentsRecognition Program.
The competition will invite authoritative judges and supervisory experts from the hotel and catering industry. With the theme of “Showcasing Excellence, Building Image, Promoting Service, and Seeking Development,” it aims to comprehensively display the achievements of China’s tourism hotel industry, set benchmarks for service quality, and promote skillexchange and learning within the industry.
The pre-registration channel for the expo is now open. Please visit the website (http://www.hotelex.cn/zh-cn/chengdu/visitor/visitor-registration) to apply online for VIP access or scan the QR code below to register via WeChat.
2015 Shanghai International Hospitality Equipment & Supplies Expo (Chengdu) Visitor Pre-registration QR Code