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FOOD AND HOTEL VIETNAM 2017 FROM 25 - 27 APRIL
Food & Hotel Vietnam 2017 that is taking place 25 - 27 April 2017 at SECC, District 7, HCM.
Food & Hotel Vietnam, as always, is committed to providing you with a one-stop sourcing platform for food and hospitality equipment & services. In this 9th edition, the trade show will return even bigger, with 10,000 sqm of exhibition space to house 520 exhibitors and 20 international group pavilions. Industry attendees will not only gain access to opportunities to source from and network with a diverse contingent of both large and small international and local enterprises, they can also connect with a host of coffee professionals and renowned chefs from across Vietnam through two exciting competitions: Vietnam Culinary Challenge and Vietnam Barista Competition.
You can click here to find more information about the exhibition and associated fringe events.
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