15th Hotel Asia kicks off on 7th October in Maldives


Maldives
PUBLISHED October 05, 2019

After much anticipation, South Asias largest hospitality trade show, Hotel Asia 2019, presented by Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd will commence on 7th October 2019 with the much-awaited Culinary Challenge kicking off a day ahead.

The exhibition will be held in Dharubaaaruge, Male, for which several resorts, hotels, restaurants, food and beverage establishments have also confirmed participation.

This year will be the Hotel Asia's15th edition and which will see the participation of exhibitors and brands representing 45 countries, including Sri Lanka, India, The Maldives, China, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Canada, Germany, Italy, USA and Switzerland occupying 160 stalls. Several resorts, hotels, restaurants, food and beverage establishments have also confirmed participation.

Many foreign exhibitors see Hotel Asia as an opportunity to propel their hospitality products and services to the Maldives and other countries as top brands and suppliers who have excelled in the hospitality industry usually attend the exhibition. It is also known as a symposium where key players in the hotel industry worldwide interact and a platform that encourages new businesses and start-ups, especially in the Maldives. Furthermore, its also an arena for buyers to explore and source from recognized brands, network directly with international manufacturers whilst discovering the latest developments and trends in the market.

The Culinary Challenge was conceived with the idea of encouraging locals (Maldivians) to enter the culinary work space dominated by foreigners at the time. Today more and more locals entering the culinary profession is proof that the Culinary Challenge has impacted the interest and opened avenues for budding culinary enthusiasts. The general notion being that those who perform and win at Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge can prove themselves anywhere else in the world; speaks volumes about the quality of the judge panel. This year, the panel will include 24 judges from over 15 different nations.


The judging panel will also include Project Director Alan Palmer, a veteran Chef counting over 50 years of experience in the field. Honorary Lifetime Member of the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) Chef Alan Palmer isnt a by-word on the glamour world of culinary arts, but in true spirit his name ranks up with much respect and admiration. 

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