The 4th Edition of Food&HotelVietnam opens today

Ho Chi Minh City, 30 October 2007 – Food&HotelVietnam2007 (FHV2007), the fourth International Food & Drinks, Hotel, Restaurant, Bakery & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services Exhibition and Conference which spreads across three halls and 7,000 square metres of exhibition space at the Ho Chi Minh International Exhibition and Convention Centre (HIECC) opens today from 30 October to 1 November 2007.

FHV2007 hosts 240 exhibiting companies from 22 country/regions, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Spain, Vietnam and more. Also at the exhibition are group pavilions from South Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States of America.

Some of the prominent Vietnamese companies exhibiting at the show include Annam Fine Food Company, Annam Hospitality Equipment, Mai Hoa Son, Orana Vietnam and more.

Vietnam’s hospitality sector is actively gearing up to provide more hotel rooms and improve its F&B infrastructure and facilities in order to meet the influx of foreign and domestic visitors, and FHV2007 is more than ready to play a key role in contributing to this growth by providing a single platform for food retailers, suppliers, distributors and manufacturers, institutional caterers, consultants and management team of hospitality outlets, to source for the latest high quality hospitality products, services, equipment and technological solutions.

Vietnam Culinary Challenge
Adding to the excitement of the show is the second Vietnam Culinary Challenge organised by the Saigon Professional Chefs’ Club. The Vietnam Culinary Challenge provides an excellent platform for the promotion of culinary standards in Vietnam and presents an opportunity for culinary professionals from Vietnam and the region keen to gain valuable experience and acquire recognition within the regional culinary industry. Visitors will be able to feast their eyes on top Vietnamese chefs showcasing their artistic culinary skills in modern cuisine, witness delightful displays of culinary art, fruit and vegetable carvings, as well as a cooking extravaganza.

Food Safety Seminar
Visitors can also benefit from the FHV2007 Food Safety Seminar that will address food safety and hygiene issues that recently plagued Vietnam’s food manufacturing, retailing and F&B industries. Industry experts will engage in-depth discussions and share their insights and knowledge with delegates from the hotel, food manufacturing and retail supermarket sectors.

“Food&HotelVietnam has grown steadily since its inception in 2004. From the size of the show and the high quality of exhibiting companies and visitors, I am pleased that the show has met its key objective which is to provide a single comprehensive sourcing platform that meets the growing needs of Vietnam’s booming hospitality and F&B industries,” said Ms. Ting Siew Mui, Singapore Exhibition Services’ Project Director for FHV.

FHV2007 is jointly organised by Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd (SES) and VCCI Exhibition Service (Vietchamexpo), and is endorsed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Please visit www.foodnhotelvietnam.com for more information.

Incorporating:
Vietnam Culinary Challenge
Food Safety Seminar

Date: 30 October – 1 November 2007 (Tuesday – Thursday)

Time: 0900hrs – 1700hrs

Venue: Hall 1 – 3, Ho Chi Minh International Exhibition & Convention Centre (HIECC)

Admission: Business and trade professionals only

FHV2006 featured over 180 exhibiting companies from 20 countries and eight country/regional group pavilions and attracted 7,240 international trade buyers over three days.

About the Organisers:


A pioneer of the fast growing and vibrant exhibition industry, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES) is Asia’s top organiser of trade events with a diverse portfolio of exhibitions and conferences in sectors such as Communications, Engineering, Machinery and Lifestyle. SES events consistently attract a high level of overseas participation with foreign exhibitors accounting for almost 80% of the show floor. SES is a member of Allworld Exhibitions Alliance (formerly known as The Montgomery Network), a global network with 34 offices worldwide. For more information, please visit www.sesallworld.com.


VCCI Exhibition Service Co., Ltd – Vietchamexpo is one of Vietnam’s leading organiser of trade shows and promotional activities, with an outstanding reputation in marketing services. Vietchamexpo, as the unit organisation of VCCI which provides comprehensive marketing services, will act as an important link between buyers and sellers in their venture for new markets and opportunities. For more information, please visit www.vietcham-expo.com.

Editorial Contact:

Ms. Lan Anh VCCI Exhibition Service Tel: +84 (8) 932 0177 / 932 6339 Fax: +84 (8) 932 5789 Email: events@vietcham-expo.com

June Seah, Senior PR Executive Singapore Exhibition Services Tel: +65 6223 8656 Fax: +65 6835 3040 Email: js@sesallworld.com