SHANGHAI, Jan. 23,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 72/144-hour visa-free
transit policy has boosted "China Business & Travel," allowing
nationals from 54 countries to travel through 38 ports in 18
provinces visa-free. Visitors can stay up to 72 or 144 hours,
depending on the city of entry. This is an ideal time for global
businesses to explore China's
growing market and for the foodservice sector to evolve with
health-conscious and sustainable options, as well as digital and
smart technologies.
HOTELEX Shanghai Hospitality Equipment & Foodservice Expo is
scheduled to reconvene in 2025, subsequent to the triumphant
iteration in 2024. As one of the preeminent global exhibitions for
hospitality equipment and foodservice, the expo boasts a legacy
spanning over three decades, coupled with extensive experience in
curating events within the hospitality sector. The 2024 exposition
drew in excess of 283,046 attendees, encompassing a historic high
of 15,761 international visitors—a figure representing an 80% surge
from the previous year. The event showcased an assembly of over
3,818 preeminent brands and enterprises distributed across 14
exhibition halls. The forthcoming expo will encompass 12 distinct
exhibition categories, namely Kitchen Equipment & Supplies,
Tableware, Catering Ingredients, Food, Beverage, Coffee & Tea,
Ice Cream Equipment & Materials, Baking Equipment & Raw
Materials, Alcoholic Drinks, Food & Catering Packaging,
Catering Design & Accessories, and Brand Franchising &
Chain Store Resources.
Throughout the duration of HOTELEX Shanghai, in excess of 40
international competitions and forums, each wielding significant
influence within the industry, will be conducted. Included among
these are numerous internationally certified premier events, such
as the World Coffee Events, the World Bread Competition, and the
Catering Industry Summit. Notably, HOTELEX Shanghai International
Coffee, Wine & Food Festival will distinguish itself.
Showcasing over 300 brands, with more than 25 being international
in scope, it combines coffee, wine, and immersive experiences to
promote wine culture in a convivial daytime ambiance.
Let's look forward to building a thriving future for the
industry. Don't miss out HOTELEX Shanghai 2025 on 30th
March to 2nd April at NECC (Shanghai) and get your FREE ticket.
Please find further information on:
hotelex.cn/en/shanghai
Contact us
Booth Inquiry:
Jason Jin
Tel: +86 21 3339 2197
Junyan.Jin@imsinoexpo.com
Media & Visitor Consulting:
Lizzy Chen
Tel: +86 21 3339 2566
Lizzy.chen@imsinoexpo.com