The 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy has boosted “China Business & Travel,” allowing nationals from 54 countries to travel through 38 ports in 18 provinces visa-free. Visitors can stay up to 72 or 144 hours, depending on the city of entry. This is an ideal time for global businesses to explore China’s growing market and for the foodservice sector to evolve with health-conscious and sustainable options, as well as digital and smart technologies.

Source: CHINA ODYSSEY TOURS
This is a unique opportunity for international businesses and exhibitors to explore China’s vast market, offering easy access and flexibility. With the country’s ongoing transformation, the timing couldn’t be better for brands to expand their reach and tap into new prospects.
HOTELEX 2025: Where Participants Meet Business!

HOTELEX Shanghai Hospitality Equipment & Foodservice Expo is scheduled to reconvene in 2025, subsequent to the triumphant iteration in 2024. As one of the preeminent global exhibitions for hospitality equipment and foodservice, the expo boasts a legacy spanning over three decades, coupled with extensive experience in curating events within the hospitality sector. The 2024 exposition drew in excess of 283,046 attendees, encompassing a historic high of 15,761 international visitors—a figure representing an 80% surge from the previous year.
400,000 sqm of exhibition space featuring 3,000+ exhibitors from around the world. Extensive Showcase of the hospitality and catering value chain, including:

Connect with industry leaders, buyers, and influencers, including iconic brands like Starbucks, InterContinental Hotels, and Alibaba.

Drawing on over 30 years of expertise in organizing top-tier exhibitions and events for the hospitality and foodservice industries, we are excited to introduce a fresh chapter in wine culture.

This is a gathering place for skilled wine merchants, targeted buyers, and enthusiastic learners, coming together to build a dynamic new world of wine. Here, you’ll enjoy the beauty of wine through diverse formats and immersive experiences, tailored to inspire and delight.
Let’s look forward to building a thriving future for the industry! Don’t miss out HOTELEX Shanghai 2025 on 30th March to 2nd April at NECC (Shanghai) and get your FREE ticket!
