FOLLOWING a successful first show in Khon Kaen last year, organiser Expolink Global Network has expanded the FOOD and HOTELEX 2015 to two more locations in Thailand in 2015, with Phuket ready to host the next edition from November 19 to 22 at the Royal Phuket Marina.
Focusing on hospitality and food, the show is said to be the largest of its kind in Southern Thailand. The organiser aims to showcase Phuket’s status as a hub of the hospitality and food industry, and has joined hands with the government, the private sector and the local business community to achieve that.
Phusit Sasitaranondha, managing director of Expolink Global Network, said: “Phuket has a strong tourism economy and is a world-class destination. It has more than 500 hotels and resorts and a well developed infrastructure. This, together with an international airport that connects to many countries around the world, makes Phuket a key hub for the hospitality and food industry in the region.
“FOOD and HOTELEX 2015 will take place over four days and we expect more than 3,000 visitors and to generate 120 million baht (US$3.4 million) in business for the industry.”
More than 60 leading companies from Thailand’s hospitality and food industry are expected to exhibit at the event. Besides Phuket, the event was also held in Suratthani from July 2 to 5 and Khon Kaen from September 17 to 20.
