Gerardine Donough-Tan
Jul 2, 2008

Food & Hotel Asia 2008 attracts 37,000 trade visitors to Singapore

SINGAPORE Food and Hotel Asia 2008 (FHA2008) enjoyed another successful run from April 22 to 25.

Food & Hotel Asia 2008 attracts 37,000 trade visitors to Singapore

The show took up all six halls of Singapore Expo and a seventh hall in the annex – the first time the event has spanned across the road – for a record 75,000 sqm.

Organised by Singapore Exhibition Services (SES), FHA2008 attracted 37,000 trade visitors from almost 100 countries, 37% of whom came from overseas.

Altogether, 2,627 exhibiting companies from 70 countries participated in the megaexhibition,
comprising six specialised events: Food Asia, Wine and Spirits Asia, Bakery and Pastry, Hotel Asia,
Hospitality Technology and Hospitality Style Asia.

FHA2008 attracted 50 group delegations, including groups from China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan, as well as the host nation Singapore.

Many foreign government officials joined buyers from hotels and hospitality and entertainment establishments in scouring the vast halls.

SES chief executive Stephen Tan said: “We are very pleased with the turnout of exhibitors
and buyers, as well as visitors.

“This reflects the primary status of the show. The six specialised events still have great potential for growth as Asia’s food and hospitality markets continue to demonstrate strong growth.”

Source:
Campaign Asia
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