Over 110 domestic, foreign firms to join Food & Hotel Hanoi 2023
More than 110 exhibitors from 13 countries and territories will gather at the second International Food & Hotel Hanoi 2023 exhibition, which includes drink, restaurant, bakery and food service equipment, supplies & services. The event is slated to run from November 21 to 23, according to the event’s organisers.
The October 24 press briefing on the second International Food & Hotel Hanoi 2023 exhibition (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Morethan 110 exhibitors from 13 countries and territories will gather at the secondInternational Food & Hotel Hanoi 2023 exhibition, which includes drink, restaurant, bakery and food serviceequipment, supplies & services. The event isslated to run from November 21 to 23, according to the event’sorganisers.
A range of activities will be held within the exhibition, including the Hanoi SalonCulinaire, the Vietnam Barista Competition, and the Vietnam Aromaster Championship.
Speaking at a press briefing on October 24, BT Tee, General Director of InformaMarkets Vietnam said that the exhibition is expected to promote businessopportunities, connecting foreign manufacturers and exporters withimporters, distributors and retailers in Vietnam.
Through the event, Informa Markets will actively support foreign brands seekingto reach out to Vietnamese businesses and consumers, he said.
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The October 24 press briefing on the second International Food & Hotel Hanoi 2023 exhibition (Photo: VNA) 
