May 10, 2010 - Last month, after four successful days, the 19th Shanghai International Expo Center ended, waiting to open its doors again for the next year 2011. 885 exhibitors from 35 countries and an increase up 5% in visitors from last year (43,288 visitors), of which 10% were from the international community, made Hotelex according to statistics for global hospitality events, one of the top events in the world. Big pavilions were presented in this show, the Italian and Ethiopian, which shows the overseas� deep interest in the China market. 

In addition to demonstrating the latest products and services (catering/ appliances/furniture/IT system etc..), various events attracted the visitors such as; China Barista Championship, Forum on China Hotel Project Rebuilding, Hotelex Bartender Show?British Tea Time, Cooking Class, Wine Tasting Course and Uniform Show, all received good feedback from professionals as such Hotelex being the beneficial platform for the hospitality industry.

Hotelex Shanghai 2011 will be scheduled at the same time from March 29 to April 1 at Shanghai New International Expo Center. Due to the huge demand of buyers, Hotelex 2011, held together with Expo Build China, China Clean Expo and Expo Light, is expected to enlarge to 160,000sqm area with 2,200 suppliers and 100,000 visitors, , which will make it the �Top Hospitality Show in the World� and it will outsize leading events in Europe & Asia.

About Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo (www.ubmsinoexpo.com)
Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo is UBM Asia's joint-venture company based in Shanghai. It stages over 30 international trade fairs in China every year, including some of the largest exhibitions of their kind in the country. As one of China's leading independent trade fair organizers, it combines UBM's global strength and experience with Sinoexpo's local network and expertise, and its close relationship with industry organizations.