The HOTELEX Shanghai is an annual trade fair focusing on the hotel and catering industry. It is organized by the Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd., a leading international organizer of trade fairs. The fair presents a wide range of products and services from areas such as hotel and restaurant equipment, food and beverages, coffee and tea, bakery and ice cream, wine and spirits, as well as catering and kitchen appliances. Special highlights include various cooking competitions, barista shows, and wine tastings. HOTELEX is an important platform for industry professionals to discover the latest trends and innovations, expand networks, and initiate business. As the hotel and catering industry in this region is growing and developing rapidly, HOTELEX provides an important space for knowledge exchange, networking, and business development. It also helps promote and establish international standards and practices in the local industry. In addition, the fair allows participants access to new markets in the region. The HOTELEX Shanghai is part of a series of HOTELEX fairs taking place in various cities in China and Southeast Asia. This chain of fairs serves to offer professionals in the hotel and catering industry a wide range of opportunities to learn about new products, trends, and innovations, expand networks, and do business. Each fair has its own focus and attracts a specific audience, promoting the exchange of ideas and business development at a regional and national level. In this fair cycle, the HOTELEX Shanghai represents a significant stop. The HOTELEX Shanghai is hosted at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai, a state-of-the-art exhibition and conference facility that is among the largest and most advanced of its kind worldwide. Year after year, HOTELEX attracts thousands of international visitors, highlighting its global significance. In summary, HOTELEX is an indispensable point of contact for all players in the hotel and catering industry. The HOTELEX takes place annually, and therefore for the thirty-second time previsibly in April 2026 in Shanghai.