The 2019 Food & Hotel Vietnam, the country’s leading international food and hospitality trade exhibition, opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on April 24.
HCM City (VNA) - The 2019 Food & HotelVietnam, the country’s leading international food and hospitality tradeexhibition, opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho ChiMinh City on April 24.
The 10th edition of the event, which lasts until April 26,attracts 466 exhibitors from 36 countries and territories, which are showcasinga wide range of food and beverage products, along with equipment and services servingthe food and hospitality industry.
In addition to the latest products and services in the foodand hotel sectors, the expo also includes the 2019 Vietnam Culinary Challenge,a short-term barista training workshop, and a barista and coffee experienceprogramme.
BT Tee, general manager of UBM VES – the event’s organiser,said participating exhibitors are facilitated to connect with Vietnamesesuppliers and producers via a host of sideline activities. One of these is theVietnam Hospitality Managing Director Forum – CEO Talks, titled “Riding thewellness wave”, which aims at discussing new investment trends.
Kieran Fitzgerald, a representative from the Irelandnational pavilion, said this is the first time Irish companies attend theVietnamese expo, adding that they have brought agricultural products such aspork, beef and dairy products.
Meanwhile, Victoria state of Australia is introducing itsspecialties including meat, milk, honey and fruit.
According to experts, Vietnam’s strong economic growth,large population and rising incomes make the food and beverage sectorsappealing to investors.
With the tourism industry in robust health, the number offoreign visitors keeps rising, increasing demand for hospitality and foodequipment and services, they said.-VNA
The 2019 Food & Hotel Vietnam, the country’s leading international food and hospitality trade exhibition, will offer businesses the opportunity to network and keep abreast of the latest industry culinary and hospitality trends and product innovations.
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Scene at the event (Photo: VNA) 
