Chongqing International Hotel Supplies and Catering Industry Expo

The 2025 Chongqing International Hotel Supplies and Foodservice Industry Expo was successfully held from May 15 to 17 at the Chongqing International Expo Center. Co-hosted by the Chongqing Hotel Industry Association and the Chongqing Catering Industry Association, the event was themed “Empowering the West, Connecting the Future” and represented the most significant annual trade gathering for the hotel and catering sectors in Western China. Concurrent with the expo were a series of related activities, including the China Western Hotel and Catering Development Summit Forum, the Sichuan–Chongqing Restaurant Chain Franchise Conference, and a coffee latte art competition.

With an exhibition area of 30,000 square meters, the show brought together over 500 exhibiting companies, spanning multiple halls within the Chongqing International Expo Center. The exhibitor lineup featured leading names in foodservice equipment such as Midea Commercial Kitchen, Haier Smart Kitchen, and Xingxing Refrigeration, alongside hotel guestroom supplies brands like Sedef Textiles and Carnation Weaving. Renowned brands including Wangli Coffee, Xiangji Coffee, and Guoci Yongfengyuan also participated. Over the three-day event, more than 30,000 professional visitors attended, with core buyers—hotel procurement managers, restaurant owners, and distributors—accounting for over 70% of the total.

The foodservice equipment and kitchenware section emerged as the highlight of this year’s expo. Midea Commercial Kitchen showcased its comprehensive “Smart Kitchen” solution, encompassing intelligent cooking appliances, smart ventilation systems, and advanced cold-chain equipment, enabling digital management of kitchen operations. Haier Smart Kitchen presented its “Food Internet” ecosystem along with a range of commercial kitchen devices, while Xingxing Refrigeration highlighted its commercial refrigerators and integrated kitchen cold-chain solutions. Several exhibitors noted that chain restaurants and hotel groups are increasingly demanding smarter, energy-efficient kitchen equipment, driving sustained growth in the high-end commercial kitchen market.

The coffee and tea beverage equipment sector also drew strong interest. Wangli Coffee exhibited its fully automatic coffee machines and coffee bean roasting equipment, while Xiangji Coffee emphasized its coffee training services and beverage solutions. Jinmilan Coffee displayed its premium coffee beans and related brewing tools, and Kalemie unveiled its commercial-grade fully automatic coffee machines. Many exhibitors reported rapid expansion in Chongqing’s coffee and tea market, with specialty cafés and modern tea shops showing robust demand for professional equipment and quality ingredients.

The smart hotel segment garnered significant attention. Ctrip Smart Hotel introduced its “Hotel Intelligent Butler” system and OTA operational solutions, while Alibaba Future Hotel demonstrated its “Feizhu Buke” unmanned hotel technology and smart room systems. Yunji Technology exhibited its “Run” series of hotel service robots, capable of delivering items to rooms and providing guided assistance. Several hotel procurement executives remarked that smart hotel systems effectively reduce labor costs and enhance guest experiences, making them a key driver of industry modernization.

The Sichuan–Chongqing Restaurant Chain Franchise Conference yielded impressive results. Held on the second day of the expo, the conference invited local Chongqing hotpot brands such as Liu Yishou, Dezhuang, Zhou Shixiong, and Pei Jie, as well as fast-food chains like Village Base and Mr. Rice, to conduct brand roadshows and unveil franchise policies. Hundreds of investors from Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and other western provinces attended. Preliminary estimates indicate that over 100 franchise agreements were tentatively reached during the event.

The China Western Hotel and Catering Development Summit Forum brought together industry leaders. With the theme “New Consumption, New Scenarios, New Operations,” the forum featured speeches by the Vice President of the China Hotel Association, the President of the Chongqing Hotel Industry Association, the founder of Liu Yishou Hotpot, and the CEO of Village Base, among others. Discussions centered on topics such as “Digital Transformation of Hotels and Restaurants,” “Branding and Standardization in the Hotpot Industry,” and “Trends in the Use of Prepared Meals in the Foodservice Sector.” Experts agreed that the western hotel and catering market is experiencing clear consumption upgrades, with branding, chain operations, and digitalization emerging as primary development directions.

The coffee latte art competition proved immensely popular. More than 50 baristas from across the country competed, advancing through preliminary rounds, semi-finals, and finals to determine the top three winners. Throughout the event, expert judges provided on-site critiques and technical insights, attracting large crowds of coffee enthusiasts and industry professionals eager to learn and observe.

As the Chengdu–Chongqing Twin-City Economic Circle continues to develop and consumption upgrades persist, the prospects for the western hotel and catering market remain bright. As the most influential specialized expo for hotel and catering products in the region, the Chongqing Hotel Supplies Exhibition has become a strategic platform for companies to showcase new offerings, connect with customers, gain market insights, and expand their reach. The next edition of the Chongqing International Hotel Supplies and Foodservice Industry Expo is scheduled to take place in May 2026 at the Chongqing International Expo Center.