Chengdu International Hotel Supplies and Catering Exhibition Tickets

Since its inaugural edition in 2014, the Chengdu International Hotel Supplies and Foodservice Exhibition (HOTELEX) has become a key event for the hotel and foodservice sectors in Southwest China. The show has attracted more than 600 reputable exhibitors from both domestic and international markets, with an anticipated attendance of over 50,000 industry professionals. Its product portfolio spans a wide range of categories, including catering equipment, tableware, hotel supplies, food and beverage

The Exhibition Value of the Chengdu International Hotel Supplies Expo

• The largest and most influential professional flagship platform for the hotel and catering industries in Southwest China. Organized by Shanghai Intex Exhibition Co., Ltd., this expo serves as a strategic cornerstone for the HOTELEX brand’s deep engagement in the Southwest market and has been successfully held for multiple consecutive editions. Leveraging Chengdu’s unique advantages as an “International City of Gastronomy” and a “Western Consumption Hub,” the event precisely caters to the hotel and catering markets of Sichuan, Chongqing, and neighboring regions, making it a strategic gateway for hospitality and foodservice companies seeking to expand into the western market and connect with resources across the entire industry chain.
• Comprehensive coverage of the entire industry chain, showcasing eight core sectors in full spectrum. The exhibit range spans catering equipment (commercial kitchen appliances, baking equipment, refrigeration systems), coffee and tea products (coffee machines, grinders, specialty coffee beans, tea ingredients), food and beverages (snacks, seasonings, drinks), bakery and ice cream (baking ingredients, ice cream makers, desserts), hotel supplies (room amenities, cleaning equipment, linens), tableware (ceramics, glassware, stainless steel utensils), wines and spirits, and restaurant chain franchising—covering all eight key segments. From equipment to raw materials, from finished products to services, the expo presents a complete panorama of innovations across the hotel and catering value chain.
• Bringing together core buyer networks in Southwest China, establishing a regional hub for business matchmaking. Rooted in Chengdu and extending its reach to Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan, Guizhou, Shaanxi, and other western provinces, the expo annually attracts tens of thousands of professional buyers from hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, retail, e‑commerce, and fast-moving consumer goods sectors. The 2025 edition will feature over 1,000 exhibitors and draw more than 80,000 professional visitors, with a significant share comprising distributors, agents, and import/export traders. A series of targeted buyer‑seller matchmaking events during the show provide exhibitors with precise and efficient platforms for engaging with key channel partners.
• A multi‑dimensional integration of exhibitions, competitions, showcases, and festivals, fostering an immersive industry ecosystem. Concurrent with the expo, high‑profile professional events such as the World Barista Championship China Regional Qualifiers, the World Latte Art Championship China Regional Qualifiers, the International Trendy Beverage Innovation Contest, and the Bakery Elite Challenge are held, bringing together top talent from across Southwest China and the nation. Interactive programs like the Coffee & Gastronomy Culture Festival and the Craft Beer Festival further ignite public interest, enabling professional attendees to deeply experience cutting-edge industry trends through competitions and festive activities, thus achieving a seamless fusion of B2B networking and C2C engagement.
• Focusing on emerging consumption trends in the Southwest market, setting the tone for regional industrial innovation. As a leading fashion and consumption center in Western China, Chengdu is witnessing rapid growth in new consumption formats such as coffee, tea, and baked goods. The expo highlights pioneering advancements in innovative tea beverage ingredients, the specialty coffee wave, national‑style bakery brands, and smart catering equipment—key areas driving market dynamics in the Southwest. These exhibits provide enterprises with a strategic window to accurately grasp regional consumption trends and refine their product strategies.