HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 is set to take place from March 30 to April 2, 2026, in Shanghai, China, positioning itself as a key event for global hospitality and foodservice suppliers aiming to access the Chinese and broader Asian markets. The exhibition builds on the record-breaking performance of its 2025 edition, which attracted 284,581 professional visitors, including a 34.2% increase in international buyers. Exhibitors at the 2025 event reported a 37% rise in qualified leads and a 23% increase in on-site transactions, underscoring the exhibition’s role as an effective business platform.
Expanded Scale and International Engagement
The 34th edition in 2026 will feature expanded exhibition space, deeper international participation, and enhanced opportunities for global decision-makers, distributors, and strategic partners. Covering 400,000 square meters, the event will host over 3,500 leading domestic and international suppliers across key sectors such as Kitchen Equipment, Coffee & Tea, Catering Ingredients, Beverages, and Baking Supplies. This setup supports a fully integrated industry ecosystem for end-to-end sourcing, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.
Comprehensive Industry Coverage and Synergies
HOTELEX’s competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive coverage, integrating resources across hospitality, catering, cultural tourism, retail, logistics, and health sectors. This approach drives value-chain synergies and reflects the evolving structure of China’s modern hospitality economy. The exhibition’s distinctive “tourism–catering–hotel joint exhibition” model offers a holistic showcase spanning food, accommodation, travel, shopping, and leisure, catering to the diverse needs of the Asian market.
Leveraging a shared pool of over 100,000 professional buyers from HOTELEX and FHC, exhibitors gain extended brand exposure through official digital platforms and global social media channels, including LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, as well as partnerships with authoritative industry media. This digital outreach enhances visibility and facilitates connections in China’s dynamic business environment. As a strategic gateway, HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 aims to empower global companies to grow their presence in China and accelerate expansion across Asia’s hospitality and foodservice markets.
