HOTELEX 2025 Concludes with Record International Participation and New Standards for Success

Conclusion of HOTELEX 2025

The prestigious HOTELEX 2025 event wrapped up on April 2, 2025, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. This year’s exhibition spanned an impressive 400,000 square meters, welcoming a staggering 284,581 visitors. Notably, international attendees reached 12,447—a remarkable 34.2% jump from the previous year, underscoring HOTELEX's ascending role as a global hub within the hospitality and catering sectors.

Highlights of the Event

One of the prominent features of this year’s exhibition was the Hosted Buyer Program, which succeeded in attracting over 200 highly-regarded buyers from regions including Malaysia, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, Brazil, and the UK. These attendees represented pivotal sectors such as luxury hotel chains, branded food and beverage enterprises, import distributors, and regional procurement agencies. Engaging in significant discussions with top-tier exhibitors, they benefited from tailored matchmaking services, custom meeting schedules, and dedicated support. The program was designed to facilitate efficient interactions that not only enhanced the quality of meetings but also created tangible international sourcing opportunities.

The diligent efforts put forth for this program have fortified HOTELEX's status as a premier global platform for trade in hospitality and foodservice. The customized match-making approach was specifically developed to align the right suppliers with buyers, maximizing the potential for successful deals.

Looking Forward to HOTELEX 2026

As we look to the future, anticipation builds for HOTELEX 2026, set to take place from March 30 to April 2 at the same National Exhibition and Convention Center. Industry professionals are eager to witness new innovations, broader collaborative efforts, and wider global participation in the forthcoming event. The growth trajectory demonstrated this year has demonstrated HOTELEX's potential to shape the future of hospitality and culinary trends on an international scale.

In conclusion, HOTELEX 2025 not only set a new benchmark for trade shows in the hospitality sector but also illustrated the significant growth and evolution of international engagement within the industry. The success of this event is a powerful indicator of the optimism and opportunities that lie ahead.

For further updates and information regarding future events, stay connected as we prepare to welcome participants from around the globe next year at HOTELEX 2026.