Hospitality and catering are closely correlated with each individuals live – fascinate us more than ever. No matter the country or the region, socio-cultural revolutions of diversity are shuffling the game, and network building with matchmaking cooperation is the key metric for HOTELEXs inimitable trademark.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with single step. 26 years experience in hospitality and catering industry has equipped HOTELEX to become a leading series of catering equipment, supplies, and food trade events in Shanghai, with its geo-adapt shows in Beijing, Chengdu, and Guangzhou, covering the value chain from Catering Equipment, Tableware to Catering Supplies, Fine Food, Beverage, Bakery & Ice Cream, Coffee & Tea, Wine & Spirits and Cooking Ingredients. 

once a year HOTELEX brings together buyers and suppliers from around the country to witness the latest trends in the industry and be inspired by leaders and legends in the field. To better serve the clientele in 2018 HOTELEX will be split into two phases held at the same venue located at Shanghai New International Expo Centre at different times. 

HOTELEX 2018 – Phase I & II
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre

HOTELEX Shanghai 2018 – Phase I
(THE 27TH SHANGHAI INTERNATIonAL HOSPITALITY EQUIPMENT & FOOD SERVICE EXPO)
Date: March 26 – 29, 2018
Exhibit Categories: Catering Equipment Supply, Tableware, Coffee & Tea, Wine & Spirits, Beverage, Cooking Ingredients, Ice Cream, Bakery
Concurrent: Expo Finefood 2018

HOTELEX Plus 2018 – Phase II
(Shanghai Hospitality Design & Supplies Expo)
Date: April 26 – 29, 2018
Exhibit Categories: Building, Interiors, Lighting, Amenities, Fitness & Leisure, IT & Security
Concurrent: Design Week Shanghai; Expo Lighting for Commercial Properties

A YEAR ON AND STILL IN THE PRESS

HOTELEX was a huge success according to the last year figures, 143,500 professional visitors and 2,352 premium exhibitors out in force, featuring a 6.6% increase in exhibitor amount and a huge leap of 22.3% in visitors in 2017. Total 4,814 independent overseas buyers from 124 countries and regions plus 1,500 group buyers confirmed both HOTELEXs leadership and its influence on international markets, reflecting the extent to the expo competitiveness, and how the fair has helped forward-thinking industry players to meet the right people. 

The level of innovation displayed by our exhibitors was second to none leaving with high scores at both visitor satisfaction and loyalty reaching 9 out of 10. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Below are some exhibitor comments.

"Its the 11th year our company attended HOTELEX, and whats driven us is to present our innovative products" remarked by Patrick Xi, Vice President of North Asia, Welbilt Inc.

"Previous year weve always got a lot a few customer contacts that allow us to later on during the year sell the right and the best equipment to our customers and make them happy" from Christian Haueter, General Manager of Hospitality DKSH China

"We hope through HOTELEX, communication and sharing could be achieved with the integrated solution weve been accumulated in this industry. To us, the exhibition is indeed a predominant interaction opportunity" said Steven Zhang, Chairman of Shanghai Tonney Industrial Co., Ltd.

"Lots of my working partners and clients acknowledge also appreciate the value of HOTELEX, which is the most premium and professional exhibition so to speak" commented by Anne Cao, Director of Shanghai Ganbor Trading Co., Ltd.

"Its a 14th year that Fabbri is present at HOTELEX. HOTELEX also accompanies us all around China because 5 years ago with HOTELEX organization we have founded the national Gelato Championship. This is the most important organization in China for the Gelato professionals" added by Nicola Fabbri, President of Fabbri.

HOTELEX Shanghai 2018 will be held on 26-29 March, 2018 
HOTELEX Shanghai 2018 will be held on 26-29 March, 2018 
DECIPHER THE NEW ConSUMERS PARADIGM

The economy hub of the country, Shanghai, has a large and growing population as well as multi-culture transformation led by international business and year-round tourism. The huge market is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and there is no doubt that food and hospitality are at the core of future developments. As the industry pioneer its the main task for HOTELEX defining its innovative role play in overcoming the 21st century challenge of adjusting to the current oscillating market while extending the vitality to an international level by liaising among government associations, chambers of commerce, social media and most paramount, the relationship between buyers and suppliers for a bright and promising future of the industry. How can we satisfy consumer expectations and deliver more? What influence does product innovation