 April,
2009 - Deemed as one of the most representative food and hospitality tradeshows
in Asia, HOFEX, the Asian International Exhibition of Food & Drink,
Hotel, Restaurant & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies and Service which
takes place at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre from 6
� 9 May 2009, is returning for the 13th edition.
Held biennially since 1987, HOFEX never fails to impress industry players
with NEW and EXCITING elements in every edition. HOFEX 2009 is BACK to
deliver MORE:
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Exhibition space � biggest-ever exhibition size of 44,000 m2 that stretches
along 11 halls, a 28% year-on-year increase
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Exhibitors and visitors - Record-high exhibitors and visitors � gathers
1,800 exhibitors including 41 national groups for the to meet up with 30,000
visitors
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Featured sectors � the all-new N.O.W. (Natural, Organic, Well-being products
and services), Wine Avenue, Liquor Square, Tea & Coffee Village to
satisfy buyers with different interests
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Crowd-pleasing and informative events � Trademark events such as the Hong
Kong International Culinary Classic 2009 (HKIWC), Hong Kong International
Wine Challenge 2009 (HKIWC), Allworld Open Cup � Creative Classic &
Bartending Flair, as well as the prestigious Regional Hotel General Managers�
Forum, Hospitality IT Forum, and Asian Club Management Conference
HOFEX leads the way to tap into the China market
HOFEX�s decade-long success and proven track record fully explains why
the show has been regarded as one of the most representative food &
hospitality tradeshow in Asia. And because China possesses strong potential
that continues to attract unlimited business opportunities, HOFEX has been
taking a leading step in tapping into China by inviting valued and potential
buyers to come to the show.
Whilst the global financial downturn has posed negative impact towards
the food and hospitality industry, HOFEX, with its advantage of linking
up China and buyers from around the region, continues to receive positive
response from exhibitors.
The Hospitality Technology Forum returns again to HOFEX on 7th
May 2009
and is co-organized by Pertlink.
For registration contact:
Ms Candy Chan
Tel +852 2804 1500
E-mail: [email protected]
Designed for senior-level professionals in clubs, hotels, resorts and
other hospitality-related businesses, this full-day event features a mix
of panels and individual presentations covering a wide spectrum of hospitality
technology related issues.
Hospitality Technology Forum
@ HOFEX 2009
Date: 7 May 2009
Venue: Hall 1D, HKCEC
Programme Schedule
9:00-9:30 Registration
9:30-9:45 Kick off
9:45-10:30 Optimizing customer experience
and revenues - a look at 2010 and beyond
Graham Tate - Managing Director Asia Pacific,
IDeaS a SAS Company
Edmund Kwong - Marketing Manager-HK, SAS
Moderator: Jules Sieburgh - President, Hospitality
Financial and Technology Professionals
10:30-11:15 CIO Panel -Planning for NextGEN
Technologies
Geoff McClelland - VP Technology-Hotel Development,
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Perry Lai - Chief Information Officer, Langham
Hotels International
Andre Ong - Vice President & Chief Information
Officer, Wynn Resorts Macau
Moderator: Terence Ronson - Managing Director,
Pertlink Limited
11:15-11:45 Networking Coffee Break Sponsored
by: Cotell International Limited
11:45-12:45 Guestroom 20x
Frank Wolfe - Chief Executive Officer, Hospitality
Financial and Technology Professionals
12:45-13:45 Invitation lunch Sponsored
by: SAS
13:45-14:45 Putting the "I" into Hospitality
Technology
Matt Mitchell - Managing Director-Global Accounts,
iBahn
Gordon Brown - Chief Executive Officer, TeleAdapt
Wang Swee Lee - Chief Executive Officer, Cotell
International Limited
Moderator: Terence Ronson - Managing Director,
Pertlink Limited
14:45-15:15 Networking Coffee Break Sponsored
by: Cotell International Limited
15:15-16:00 Going Green with Technology
Robert Allender - Managing Director, Energy Resources
Management
Andrew N. Jones - Guardian, Sanctuary Resorts
16:00-16:45 IT Trends in F&B
Gerard DuBois - President, La Rose Noire
Grant Baird - Group Operations Director, Epicurean
Group
Fritz Sommerau - Head of Hospitality Services-Special
Projects and Planning, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Moderator: Terence Ronson - Managing Director,
Pertlink Limited
16:45-17:00 Lucky Draw
17:00-17:15 Wrap up |
National groups with impressive growth in exhibition space
Among the 1,800 exhibitors, the national group sector sees strongest
growth. A total of 41 national groups including Australia, China, Cyprus,
France, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, USA and more will lead
quite a number of individual companies to showcase lots of sought-after
entities � fresh milk and healthy products from Australia; fine wines from
Italy, France, and Spain; premium beef and pork from U.S.; ham, olive oil,
and coffee from Italy; aloe vera, seaweed and kimchi from Korea; and other
specialties such as Spanish Iberico ham, American Indian food to name a
few.
In view of exhibition space expansion, many of them showed overwhelming
responses. From the European continent it sees Spain topping the record
� a 94% increase in size when compared to HOFEX 2007, followed by Turkey
(71.1%), France (70%), Italy (61.5%), Germany (47.2%), Cyprus (38%), and
Austria (22.7%). In Asia Pacific it sees Australia (40.8%) taking the lead
with Japan (35.7%) coming a close second.
Industry giants at a glance
Apart from the national groups, HOFEX 2009 also draws the attention
and appreciation from numerous well-known exhibitors. Those who have confirmed
to exhibit at HOFEX will reach 30,000 valued buyers.
In Equipment & Supplies sector (Hall 1A � D), it sees:
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C.E.C. Catering Equipment Co. Ltd, specifies in induction cooking units
and ovens.
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Kolb (HK) Ltd, specifies in professional multi-tier ovens and pasta-making
machines.
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Libbey INC, specifies in glassware
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Newell Rubbermaid Asia Pacific Ltd, specifies in microfiber cleaning systems
and recycling solutions.
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Sino Shine Engineering Co Ltd, specifies in insulated containers, top counter
refrigerators.
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Star Industrial Co Ltd, specifies in plastic containers, glassware racks.
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T & P Trading Co, specifies in glass fabric, silicone moulds, professional
knives and tools
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The Hong Kong Electric Co Ltd, specifies in electric kitchen equipments
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Universal Electrical Machine Works Co Ltd, specifies in induction cooking
units
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Winterhalter (Shanghai) Trading Co Ltd, specifies in professional dishwashers
In Food & Drink sector (Hall 3), it sees:
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A&W Food Service Ltd, specifies in fresh fruit juice, food bases, sauce
concentrates, seasonings and coating systems
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Goodwell Sam Cheong, Grocery Co Ltd, specifies in Italian ice cream and
high-end groceries
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Hopeful Meat, specifies in frozen meat
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Lorence & Co, specifies in Italian gourmet food
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Nestle Professional, specifies in tomato pastes, yogurt, canned food
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Silco International Ltd, specifies in both fresh and chilled meats
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Sutherland Co Ltd, specifies in premium meat e.g. Wagyu sausages, salami,
meatballs, cured lamb
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Wilson International Frozen Foods (HK) Ltd, specifies in premium frozen
foods like certified beef, fries
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Worldwide Seafood Ltd, specifies in tiger prawns, live oysters
In N.O.W. (Hall 1E), it sees:
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Ada Far East Ltd, specifies in premier perfume
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Alive Asia Ltd, specifies in organic fruit jams, teas
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Global Zone Ltd, specifies in interiors lighting
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Hago Ltd, specifies in health foods and snacks
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Hopeful Weaving Factory Ltd, specifies in towel, bed linen
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Infotech Rice Co Ltd, specifies in Thai Hom Mali Rice, mixed rice, red
rice
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Organic Land Ltd, specifies in organic fruits and vegetables
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PMI Pacific Co Ltd, specifies in cakes from France, healthy snacks, wines
& spirits
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Tehmag Foods (H.K.) Co Ltd, specifies in cake mixes, bread mixes
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Total Concept Co, specifies in food & beverage linen, rooms linen
Taking advantage of the HKCEC expansion, 95% of the booths have already
been sold despite the current economic crisis. For those who want to exhibit
at HOFEX, contact the organiser NOW to secure a prime position while space
is limited. You just can�t afford to miss this biennial tradeshow! |
