The 34th HOTELEX Shanghai International Hotel and Catering Industry Expo will be held from March 30 to April 2, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). As one of Asia’s most influential hospitality and foodservice trade exhibitions, HOTELEX integrates the full hotel, catering, tourism, and retail supply chain, serving as a global procurement and innovation platform. With its large scale and strong industry participation, the expo highlights emerging market trends, technology upgrades, and cross-industry cooperation across the hospitality sector.

Exhibition highlights:

• Integrated Hospitality & Tourism Platform – Bringing together resources from hotels, catering, retail, tourism, shipping, and health industries.

• “Big City, Big Trend, Big Future” Theme – Showcasing innovation and industry evolution through forums and special events.

• One City, Two Pavilions – Combined Pudong and Puxi exhibition areas reaching a total of 700,000 square meters.

• Extensive Exhibitor Participation – Over 5,000 exhibitors presenting across the full hospitality ecosystem.

• Global Procurement Hub – Expected to attract more than 400,000 professional visitors for sourcing and networking.

• Spring Industry Showcase – Positioned as a key one-stop international sourcing platform for hospitality and catering professionals.

Key products to be presented at the trade show:

• Catering Equipment & Food Machinery

• Tabletop & Desktop Supplies

• Food & Beverage Products

• Coffee & Tea Solutions

• Bakery & Ice Cream Equipment

• Light Meals & Fine Wine

• Food & Catering Packaging Technologies

• Chain Franchising & Service Solutions

An exhibition for those engaged in these industries:

• Restaurants & Catering Operators

• Hotels & Homestays

• Manufacturers & Producers

• Bakeries, Cafés & Beverage Shops

• Importers, Exporters & Distributors

• Supermarkets & Retail Chains

• E-commerce Platforms & Livestream Agencies

• Government & Institutional Catering

• Franchise Brands & Service Providers

• Design & Consulting Companies

• Investment Institutions & Brand Incubators

• Bars, Clubs & Entertainment Venues

• Media & Industry Associations

EXPO STATS

284 581 visitors
3 403 exhibitors
400 160 square meters expo space

Visitor Benefits (You can get the following benefits after review and confirmation by the organizer):

• Efficient Matchmaking Services – Connect directly with suppliers and buyers across the hospitality and F&B industry chain.

• Sector-Themed Zones & Live Demonstrations – Explore new products, technologies, and market trends in specialized exhibition areas.

Register now for free to discover the latest innovations, meet global suppliers, and access one of the largest hospitality and catering exhibitions in Asia.