Bangkok--4 Sep--The Red Communication
Now, in its 23rd successful edition - Food & Hotel Thailand (FHT) 2015 shows confidence in the Thai market with strong support from both local and international industry, with an increase of over 30% in size and over 22% increase in number of exhibitors compared to last year. FHT2015 has also recorded over 22% increase in visitor pre-registration with international registrations from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Food & Hotel Thailand (FHT) 2015 is the premium international trade exhibition for Thailand and the region's globally renowned and rapidly expanding food, hospitality and tourism industries. The dedicated trade event for hotels, restaurants, café's, bakery, coffee shops, food & drink, wine & spirits, equipment, tableware, technology, import and distribution and retail opens today, Wednesday 2nd September and will run for 4 days until Saturday 5th September at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok.
"Thailand has spectacular natural and cultural attractions, world-class food and hospitality and exceptional industry standards, which makes it a must-visit tourist destination for many different nationalities. Tourism is an essential mechanism that has greatly driven the country's economy and though there has been unrest, its effect is only temporary. Confidence in the Thai market remains strong and this can be clearly seen here today at the opening for Food & Hotel Thailand 2015. Thailand is safe and secure and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports still believe we will reach our tourism revenue and tourist arrival targets for this year, which are approx. 2.2 trillion baht and 28.8 million respectively. Said Assoc. Prof. Chavanee Tongroach, Vice Minister for Tourism & Sports
The Ministry for Tourism & Sports was joined in their confidence for the Thai market by FHT2015 international exhibitors including;
Kazumasa Susaki, Head of Tokyo Trade Center, TOKYO SME SUPPORT CENTER, Japan said "Food & Hotel Thailand is one of the most popular exhibitions among our SMEs in Tokyo. Every year we organise a pavilion to introduce new and unique products and companies from Tokyo, and this year we expect new businesses will be born from this exhibition again."
Sang-Eun Lee, Marketing Support Team / Business Support Division, IBA, Incheon Business Agency, Korea said "Thailand is the tourism country in South East Asia and also known for its F&B industry. Food & Hotel Thailand is the leading trade show for HoReCa and we have brought 9 leading kitchen equipment and drinks companies for the show."
Food & Hotel Thailand (FHT) 2015 will present over 350 participants from 26 countries, 3 International Pavilions from China, Japan and Korea, over 1,000 brands and many leading industry events.
New and highlights of FHT2015 include:
- New foodservice machines and kitchen equipment from the Korean Pavilion
- New Product Launches with 34 Global Launches, 30 ASEAN Launches and 70 Thailand Launches
- New culinary competition "AEC Culinary Challenge 2015"
- New activity "Concierge of the Year Award 2015"
- Returning conference "AHRA ASEAN Hotel and Restaurant Association Conference 2015"
"FHT2015 is bigger and better this year. Growing over 30% in size and over 22% in number of exhibitors. We have added new events including the AEC Culinary Challenge 2015 and Concierge of the Year Award 2015 and despite recent events in Bangkok our visitor pre-registration is up 24% from last year, which clearly shows that the industry is confident about Thailand's tourism industry and its future." Said Mr. Justin Pau, General Manager, Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES) Ltd.
FHT2015 line-up of premium exhibitors include; Aroma Group, Athena, Boonrawd, Cafes Richard, Cambro, Catunambu, Clement Design, Conti, Convotherm, CP Meiji, Daisho, Darling, Electrolux, Ehrmann, Eurochef, Food Gallery, Font d'or, Gebruder Hepp, Granarolo, Guy Degrenne, Hafele, Hobart, Image Laundry Systems, Italasia Electro, Jaspal Home, Johnson Fitness, Kannegiesser, Kenwood, Kitchen Aid, Lamb Weston, Lavazza, Manitowoc, Marukome, Maruzen, Nemox, Panasonic, Panomrung, Patra Porcelain, Peerapat, Rational, Royal Porcelain, Segafredo Zanetti, Silikal, Silikomart, Springmate, Stölzle Glasgruppe, Surapon Foods, Twinings, Victorinox, Winterhalter and many many more.
"Both local and international companies choose FHT as their platform for premium and better business." Added Mr. Pau
FHT2015 works together with leading industry associations to present many industry conferences, seminars and events including; AHRA ASEAN Hotel & Restaurant Conference 2015, Concierge of the Year Competition 2015, Thailand Bartenders Competition 2015, The 21st Thailand International Culinary Cup (TICC) 2015, The First AEC Culinary Challenge (AEC CC) 2015, The 2nd National Thailand Latte Art Championship 2015, Thai Restaurants Association Seminar, The 11th FBAT International Wine Challenge, Wine Seminars, Executive Housekeepers Association Seminars & Activities, Hotels & Building Chief Engineering's Club Seminar, MSC Thai Culinary School Seminars and Dusit Thani College Seminars.
Food & Hotel Thailand (FHT) 2015 is organised by Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES) Ltd. from Wednesday 2nd to Saturday 5th September 2015, Halls 103 to 105, at BITEC. Opening hours are from 10am to 6pm every day.
For more information, please contact Ms. Wantita Porntanawong (Bow), Tel. +662 615-1255 ext. 123, email
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