Food & Hotel Thailand (FHT) 2016 is the premium international trade exhibition for Food & Drink, Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes & Bakery, Kitchen & Foodservice Equipment, Hospitality Technology and Hospitality Supplies & Services. Opening today, for its 24th successful edition and running from 7th to 10th September 2016, at BITEC, Bangkok.
FHT2016 is bigger, better and includes more events than ever before as Thailand’s food and hospitality industry continues to expand and develop, especially within the premium category. Now offering higher standards, more choices, greater variety and better quality of hotels, restaurants, cuisines, F&B outlets and hospitality for both locals and foreigners to enjoy.
Deputy Prime Minister, General Tanasak Patimapragorn presided over the opening ceremony saying “The government is giving priority to the tourism industry as it brings tremendous revenues to the country. The ministry is targeting 33 million international tourist arrival this year generating THB 1.84 trillion in revenue.”
“It is crucial that operators of hotels, restaurants and related businesses must promote and support their staff to develop their skills and capabilities to meet international standards. They must also learn more about international markets and apply the latest products, services and technologies to improve their offerings, services and operations, which in turn will help increase their competitiveness so they can rise to the top of the market.” Added General Tanasak Patimapragorn
Food & Hotel Thailand (FHT) 2016 is the leading premium international trade event for Thailand and the regions expanding food and hospitality industries. FHT has a high-quality and proven track record over 24 years of presenting the latest products, freshest ideas and solutions from the world’s best companies at the show. FHT is an annual “Must-Visit” event for all industry professionals.
FHT2016 will present over 335 participants from 23 countries including International Pavilions from Denmark, Korea, Japan and Taiwan and the industry’s leading events.
New highlights of FHT2016 include:
- New Product Launches with 22 Global Launches, 12 ASEAN Launches and 38 Thailand Launches.
- New Danish Pavilion. First-time in Thailand.
- New Best Sommelier in French & Thai Wines Competition 2016.
- Final preparation lunches from the Thailand Chef Academy before they Go For Gold in the IKA World Chef Olympics in Germany.
- ASEAN Bartender Championship 2016 returns to Thailand.
- Wine Seminars in French, Italian and Spanish Wines.
- New Thai Spa Operators Association Seminar.
- Amazing Thai Taste Display.
- “FHT Photo Mania” to win flights to Bali, Singapore, Hanoi
“FHT2016 is the industry gateway for premium food & hospitality business. It’s the annual “must-attend” event where industry comes to see the latest products, pick-up new ideas and improve their skills and experience. Visit FHT and join the industry to develop great business together.” Said Mr. Justin Pau, General Manager, Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES) Ltd.
FHT2016 line-up of premium exhibitors include Athena, Bangkok Ranch, Bayer Thai, Boonrawd, Cafes Richard, Cambro, Catunambu, Clement Design, Conti, Convotherm, CP Meiji, Daisho, Darling, Electrolux, Ehrmann, Eurochef, Food Gallery, Font d’or, Gebruder Hepp, Granarolo, Guy Degrenne, Hafele, Hobart, I-Cream Solutions, Image Laundry Systems, Italasia, Electro, Jaspal Home, JEF, K2, Kannegiesser, Kenwood, Kitchen Aid, Lamb Weston, Lavazza, Manitowoc, Marukome, Maruzen, Nemox, Newton, Panasonic, Panomrung, Patra Porcelain, Peerapat, Premier's Tea, Rational, Royal Porcelain, Sanyo S.M.I. (Thailand), Segafredo Zanetti, Seven Five, Silikal, Silikomart, Sin Mag, Springmate, Stölzle Glasgruppe, Surapon Foods, US Meat Export Federation, Victorinox, Winterhalter and many many more.
FHT2016 works together with the leading industry associations to present the leading industry events including; Thailand’s 18th Hospitality Industry Congress organised by the Thai Hotels Association (THA), Thailand’s 22nd International Culinary Cup (TICC) co-organised by Thailand Chefs Association (TCA), Thai Restaurant Association Seminar, 3rd National Thailand Latte Art Championship 2016, ASEAN Bartenders Championship 2016, 12th FBAT International Wine Challenge, Wine Seminars, Best Sommelier in French and Thai Wines Competition 2016, Executive Housekeeper Association Workshop and Seminars, Hotels & Building Chief Engineering’s Club Seminar, MSC Thai Culinary School Seminar and Dusit Thani College Seminars.
“We are delighted to work with the full support and strong partnership of the government and industry to organise this leading international event in Thailand. Visit FHT2016 to see food and hospitality business at its best.” Added Mr. Pau.
Food & Hotel Thailand (FHT) 2016 will takes place Wed 7th to Sat 10th September 2016 at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Halls 103 to 105. Opening hours are from 10am to 6pm every day.
Food & Hotel Thailand (FHT) 2016 is held together with Thai-UK 2016 this year, an international exhibition to celebrate Thai-UK partnership and business. The event celebrates over 400 years of successful Thai-UK partnership and the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) 70th anniversary. Showcasing the Best of British business in Thailand. The event is co-organised by BCCT and Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES) and takes place Wed 7th to Sat 10th September at BITEC, Bangkok, www.thai-uk2016.com. Opening hours are from 10am to 6pm every day.
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