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Spring ushers in a vibrant season of light and opportunity. On March 21, 2026, the four-day 2026 China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) (hereinafter referred to as the “34th Guzhen Lighting Fair”) successfully concluded at the Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China. Building on its “1+8+N” grand lighting fair pattern, this fair continued with the theme “Guzhen Lights up the World“, focusing on the prime spring sourcing season. Through a variety of formats including exhibitions, supporting events, and resource matchmaking, it underscored Guzhen Lighting Fair’s commitment to “professionalism, market orientation, and internationalization”. Main Venue – Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, together with 8 sub-venues, including Star Alliance Global Brand Lighting Center, Lihe Lighting Expo Center, Huayi Plaza, Lighting Era Center, Guzhen Chang’an

What’s Next for Hospitality & Foodservice? Insights from HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 As the hospitality and foodservice industry navigates rising costs, evolving consumer expectations, and rapid technological change, the need for smarter, more resilient business models has become increasingly clear. From efficiency-driven equipment upgrades to sustainability-focused operations and experiential dining concepts, the industry is entering a new phase of transformation. HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 provides a front-row perspective on these shifts, bringing together global brands, innovative solutions, and industry professionals to explore what’s next for hospitality and foodservice. -Exhibition Overview Building on the momentum of its record-breaking 2025 edition, which attracted 284,581 professional visitors and saw a 34.2% increase in international buyers, HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 marks a major step forward. As the 34th edition of Asia’s

On the afternoon of December 24th, 2025, IFOAM – Organics Asia (hereinafter referred to as “IFOAM Asia”) and Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “IM Sinoexpo”) held a cooperation signing ceremony for the 2026 Organic Festa Asia at IM Sinoexpo’s Shanghai office. The exhibition will be held from June 15-17, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), concurrent with the Health & Pack exhibitions: • The 27th HI-FI Asia China• The 20th Starch Expo• The 16th China International Health Products Exhibition & 2026 Asia Natural & Nutraceutical Exhibition• 2026 Shanghai International Food Processing & Packaging Machinery Exhibition IM Sinoexpo has actively embraced the development philosophy of cross-industry integration in recent years, and

Since Connexion Shenzhen, organized by Sinoexpo Informa Markets, was first established in Shenzhen in December 2023, it has now been running for three years. With the strong support of the Shenzhen Municipal Commerce Bureau, Shenzhen Exhibition Industry Association, Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, and various business associations, Connexion Shenzhen has been recognized as one of Shenzhen’s BEST+ Global Influential Exhibitions and BEST+ Industry Exhibitions for the 2023-2025 period. Under these circumstances, On December 17th, during the Connexion Shenzhen event, Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. held the establishment ceremony for Sinoexpo Informa Markets Shenzhen Branch (Under Preparation) and the Connexion Shenzhen Partner Forum at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. This was organized to further secure

Gathering global momentum to set a new industrial trend. On October 25, the four-day 33rd Guzhen Lighting Fair came to a successful conclusion. This year’s event closely revolved around four key words– innovation, leadership, expertise, and cross-sector integration, showcasing new technologies, products, ideas, and trends to empower precise business transactions and demonstrate the strong appeal of a one-stop sourcing platform. With the theme of “Guzhen Lights up the World“, the fair upheld its professional, market-oriented, and international positioning. The main venueGuzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, partnered with eight major professional lighting megastores in the town to form the distinctive “1+8+N” large lighting expo pattern featuring”exhibition in the front and factory in the back, linkage between exhibitions and stores, and integration of exhibitions and online platforms”. Global Focus: Hundreds of Thousands

The 33rd Guzhen Lighting Fair will be grandly held from 22 to 25 October, 2025 at the Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Guzhen Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province.  The 8 exhibition halls of the main venue cover the entire industrial chain, including decorative lighting, smart home lighting, residential lighting, commercial lighting, outdoor lighting, special lamps, machinery and equipment, and accessories. Trend One: Comprehensive Category Layout to Seize the High Ground of the Industrial Ecology Conforming to the industry trend of “optimizing the supply chain and fostering new quality productivity”, the fair focuses on displaying popular lighting fixture categories, from LED chip packaging to smart lighting applications, highlighting the structural advantage of the Guzhen Lighting Fair as a “global procurement platform”. The main venue will feature extended product lines of

Spanning 200,000 square meters, FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show 2025 (Nov 12-14, Shanghai New International Expo Center) will spotlight 15 key product categories. It is expected to attract over 3,000 enterprises and more than 180,000 professional buyers this year. More than 50 international pavilions have confirmed their participation in FHC 2025. Visa-Free Policy Enhances Global Participation China’s visa-free policy lets international visitors attend FHC2025 visa-free, a golden chance to connect face-to-face with global buyers. Covering 54 countries (including key European and Asian markets), it allows 15-day business stays. Exhibitors get fast-track entry with invitations, plus 24-hour visa-on-arrival at Shanghai and other major ports. It is worth noting that Russian citizens holding ordinary passports can enjoy visa-free business activities for 30 days,

The 18th China Frozen Food Expo and HOTELEX Zhengzhou International Hotel Supplies and Catering Exhibition will grandly open at the Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center from August 8-10, 2025. This mega event, known as the “Premier Expo of the Frozen Food Industry Chain,” will feature: A revolutionary transformation of the frozen food industry ecosystem is brewing in the heartland of China. The expo will be held under the theme “Frozen Products+ New Ecosystem, Full Chain New Future,” introducing for the first time a “Four-Chain Integration” model covering the production chain, product chain, supply chain, and sales chain. The 2025 HOTELEX Zhengzhou International Hotel Supplies and Catering Exhibition, as a flagship event under Shanghai IM Sinoexpo with over 30 years

On July 11, the 2025 Sinoexpo Informa Markets mid-year meeting was grandly held at The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan Hotel. More than 100 colleagues, including the company’s rotating chairmanship leadership, core management team, Key Managers, branch offices, subsidiaries, and speaking representatives gathered together to participate in this important meeting themed “Breaking Through Bottlenecks.” Management representatives from Sinoexpo Informa Markets’ partners, MCW Expo and Frozen Cube Exhibition, were also invited to attend this event. Sinoexpo Informa Markets’ development reached a peak before the pandemic. During the pandemic, Sinoexpo discussed and formulated an integrated online-offline development strategy and a series of innovative initiatives, and leveraging the post-pandemic market growth wave, achieved record performance growth for the following two years. Entering 2025, Sinoexpo’s

On May 13, the “Gathering Momentum, Enhancing Quality and Efficiency” 2025 Pudong New Area Exhibition Economy High-Quality Development Promotion Conference and Policy Release was held in Shanghai. The Pudong New Area Commerce Commission released “Several Measures for Promoting High-Quality Development of Exhibition Economy in Pudong New Area,” aiming to implement a comprehensive policy package addressing industry support, sector coordination, talent development, and service guarantees to showcase Pudong’s business environment and comprehensive advantages, further driving quality improvement and efficiency enhancement in Pudong’s exhibition economy. Targeted Policy Package Promotes Exhibition Quality Upgrade The Measures include nine provisions across three sections: cultivating high-quality exhibitions, enhancing driving effects, and strengthening service guarantees. After comprehensive evaluation, leading exhibitions, quality exhibitions, and innovative exhibitions will receive

From March 30th to April 3rd, 2025, Tourism Plus Shanghai 2025 (TPS2025) will create a new record with five collective exhibitions and four pavilions in Pudong and Puxi, showing a total exhibition area of 700,000 square meters, covering 15 industrial categories, 68 exhibition sections and more than 6,000 exhibitors. TPS2025 will host 8 lifestyle festivals, 20 international and domestic competitions, and more than 300 conferences and live events, creating a record scale! It is expected to attract 450,000 visitors from more than 140 countries and regions around the world. The exhibition is guided by Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, co-sponsored by China Tourism Association, and hosted by Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Shanghai International Convention

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.  400,000 sqm of exhibition space featuring 3,000+ exhibitors from around the  world. Extensive Showcase of the hospitality and catering value chain. Audiences can take a taxi to “Huaxiang Road P8 Parking Lot (near the East Lobby)” or “Xumin East Road at the intersection of Panxiu Road (near the West Lobby)”. After getting off the taxi, you can cross the pedestrian bridge to enter the East Lobby and West Lobby respectively. Audience

To further implement the Three-Year Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Economic Development and Building Shanghai into an International Convention and Exhibition Hub (2023-2025), and to cultivate a group of world-leading international exhibitions in specialized industries, the Shanghai Convention and Exhibition Industry Association launched the selection campaign for the “2024 Shanghai Brand Exhibition” and “2024 Shanghai Outstanding Exhibition” in early January 2025. After rigorous evaluation by an expert panel organized by the Association, all participating projects were comprehensively assessed based on criteria including exhibition scale, historical evolution, growth metrics, internationalization level, innovative highlights, and industry rankings. Following expert deliberation, nominated projects were publicly announced on the Association’s official website, and the final results were officially released. Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. has seven exhibitions recognized in

Zhengzhou, February 21, 2024 – Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Henan Frozen Cube Exhibition Group formally signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Zhengzhou. The signing ceremony witnessed a vibrant atmosphere, with chairpersons and senior executives from both parties gathering to celebrate the establishment of their joint venture, “Zhengzhou Sinoexpo Frozen Cube Exhibition Co., Ltd.” The collaboration spans six dimensions—branding, marketing, project development, resource integration, capital synergy, and regional expansion—marking a comprehensive partnership to drive high-quality growth in the food industry and inject fresh vitality into the sector. Shanghai IM Sinoexpo, a leading Sino-foreign joint venture in China’s exhibition industry, boasts a portfolio of renowned trade fairs. Its flagship event, HOTELEX Shanghai (The Shanghai International Hotel & Catering Industry Expo), stands as

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

China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair is based in the Lighting Capital of China- Guzhen Town, with a total of more than 76,000 market entities, and lighting-related enterprises account for more than 80%. The town produces trillions US dollar worth products annually, which take up 70% of China’s lighting market. Backed up by thousands of local lighting factories, and will get the best price by eliminated from all the handling fees. Close to Guangzhou, Shenzhen and HKSAR in China, provide great convenience for your business trip. 4 STEPS: To Start Your Lighting Journey  -REGISTERRegistering now can save you a 100 CNY admission fee to the Guzhen Lighting Fair. Additionally, pre-registrants can apply for an invitation letter for your visa application. Please

From September 10-13, 2024, the 29th Furniture China & FMC China 2024, along with the Maison Shanghai 2024 will grandly open at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) and Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center(SWEECC). Under the new theme “UP is Just In Time!”, the event will feature 3000+ selected exhibitors spanning the global furniture industry chain. The exhibition will highlight the timely rise of brands, design, channels, and services, facilitating dual domestic and international market circulation, showcasing new industry productivity, and unleashing global home trade momentum. Over 200,000 professional visitors from 160 countries and regions are expected to witness innovations in home trade, design and lifestyle across a total exhibition area of 350,000 SQM in Shanghai Pudong

China’s 72/144-Hour Visa-free Policy to boost tourism, economic exchanges. This is good news for those who want to visit the Trade Shows and do business, etc in China. Let’s check! What is 72/144-Hour Visa-free Policy? Citizens from the 54 countries are exempted from visa requirements during transit for 72 or 144 hours when heading for a third nation, said the National Immigration Administration. They are allowed to engage in short-term activities such as travel and business visits during the visa-free stay, it added. *Information sources: https://english.www.gov.cn/ More info: https://www.visaforchina.cn/globle/ Currently,  international travelers are allowed to transit in 20 cities, including Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, up to 144 hours visa-free.

CPHI & PMEC China is at the heart of the world’s second-largest pharma economy and its largest manufacturing center. In total, 3500 exhibitors will partner with 60,000 attendees from 150 countries across a massive 220,000+SQM of exhibition space. There’s not long until CPHI & PMEC China – your best chance to make inroads into China’s thriving pharmaceutical market.   Hurry now! VIP ticket ends on June 7th and Free ticket ends on June 14th. Long press the QR code to activate your badge now! 👇👇 Alternatively, you may also register via the link: https://reg.cphi-china.cn/en/user/register Catch up on expert content CPHI & PMEC China will play host to some 100+ conference sessions to help attendees understand this increasingly complex supply network. Beyond the comprehensive Chinese language programme, CPHI & PMEC China 2024 will

On March 29, 2024, Hotel & Shop Plus 2024 has achieved a successful conclusion in Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). As China’s leading trade show, it has been devoted to hospitality and commercial space for more than 30 years. This event aims to be built as one-stop sourcing platform for the construction and operation of hotels and commercial space. –2024 Spectacular Scene– With an area of 210,000 sqm, the Hotel & Shop Plus 2024 brought together more than 2,000+ international well-known enterprises, attracted 133,843 professional visitors, among which 4469 of them are overseas visitors from over 125 countries and regions. Besides, the show has over 280 match-making activities, 10+characteristic exhibition areas, and a total of 80+professional forums with over 1000 domestic and international delegate speakers from international hotel management groups, department stores and shopping centers, real estate

The 29th China International Furniture Expo and Maison Shanghai 2024 have opened visitor registration. “Meet in Pudong, Shanghai in September” marked both shows from 10th to 13th, September in Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) and Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center (SWEECC). 2024 Show Overview ● 350,000 square meters ● 3,000+ qualified furniture and furnishing suppliers ● 200,000+ domestic and overseas buyers and industry peers from 160 countries and regions Last year’s exhibition was a highlight moment for the internationalization journey in the post-covid period! Furniture China 2023 and Maison Shanghai 2023 included an impressive 320,000 square meters with 2,635 exhibitors. It’s worth mentioning that overseas visits of 2023 exceeded historical records, growing by 13.2% compared to 2019. And the international exhibitors also made a strong comeback, with 146 participating companies,

Indulge your senses in the culinary wonders of Shenzhen’s booming Food and Catering industry! With a rapid expansion rate, this vibrant sector accounts for over 40% of retail demand, spotlighting specialty catering, light meals, and traditional Chinese cuisine. While coffee brand growth has slowed, specialty catering steals the show, contributing over 10% to the city’s demand and enhancing the diversity of individual products. Influenced by the influx of Hong Kong visitors for travel and business, the catering industry in Shenzhen is experiencing significant improvements. Over 9 million Hong Kong residents entered Shenzhen this summer alone, emphasizing the city’s allure. The upcoming HOTELEX Shenzhen 2023 event, set to unfold from December 14th to 16th at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention

Focusing on an industrial cluster worth US$100 billion, the China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair (GILF) brings together premium brands and targeted global buyers. The 29th GILF, spanning over 5 days, unfolded on a massive exhibition space of over 1.5 million square meters, hosting an impressive lineup of over 3,300 lighting and illumination brands. The event comprehensively showcased the industry’s strength in technology, trending products, groundbreaking ideas, and the latest trends. It will serve as a bridge of exhibition and trade spanning the whole industrial chain by establishing close cooperation in the Greater Bay Area, combining fair and sub-venues, merging the exhibition site and the Internet, and integrating online and offline activities. The main venue of the 29th GILF attracted a

On 11th September, the 28th China International Furniture Expo (hereafter referred to as Furniture China 2023) and Maison Shanghai 2023 will open grandly at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre (SWEECC) in Pudong! A total of 2,635 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions participated, and it is expected to welcome estimated 200,000 visitors from the world. With the return of global suppliers and buyers, Furniture China 2023 and Maison Shanghai send a strong signal of industry recovery and revitalization. This year’s exhibition, themed “IN NOW,” focuses on four extension themes: “Living IN NOW, Design IN NOW, Innovation IN NOW, Smart Link IN NOW.” It focuses on new patterns, new audiences, new

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to CPHI & PMEC China Roadshow in Guangzhou in September, where you can meet with leading pharma brands face to face, learn from various conferences and network with industry experts.  Be a Hosted Buyer Enjoy a personalized service that helps you schedule meetings with suppliers before the Roadshow in Guangzhou. Submit your purchasing need before August 18th and unlock your brand-new experience! ● Apply now to get VIP badge and have access to VIP lounge onsite. ● Experience private, face-to-face meetings with 3-5 selected suppliers for productive collaborations. ● Personalized, 1-to-1 customer service at your hand. Conference & Forums Your badge also gives you access to dedicated content programmes covering intelligent production, pharmaceutical engineering, APIs trade market, new drug R&D,

CPHI & PMEC China will open a special roadshow to be hosted at the PWTC Expo (4-6 September, 2023) in the city of Guangzhou (Guangdong Province). The new addition to this year’s CPHI calendar is in recognition of the sizable growth and international demand for manufacturers from the South China region. In case you missed out on the successful edition of CPHI & PMEC China 2023, we are very happy to announce that this year we are providing you with an additional opportunity to meet clients in person and source pharma products. What’s in for you? ● Derive pharma ingredients, packaging, equipments, and many more in one the world’s largest pharma market. ● Chat with over 200 pharma suppliers and over 10,000 professionals in one of the most

Informa (LSE: INF.L), the international Academic Markets, B2B Markets and Digital Services Group today announces the addition of specialist B2B Events, Data and Media Group, Winsight for $380m.The combination with Informa’s existing portfolio in Foodservice is both commercially and financially compelling, significantly enhancing our position in a large, growing and fragmented market and delivering strong returns for shareholders. The Winsight business-leading B2B brands for the Foodservice market The company provides a range of specialist B2B Services to the $3 trillion Foodservices industry, including: Live & On-Demand B2B Events, Specialist Data & Research, Specialist Media. Winsight’s revenue is generated almost entirely in North America, where it has a team of more than 300 Colleagues, largely based out of Chicago and Washington DC. –Key

After receiving the go-ahead to resume large-scale exhibitions and trade shows from March 2023 following the disruption caused by the pandemic, Informa Markets in China and our joint-venture partner Sinoexpo, are among the first to host successful events across key cities – sparking signs of economic recovery in the country. Margaret Ma Connolly, President – Asia for Informa Markets, says: “The enthusiastic return by both buyers and sellers to our show floors is testament to the exceptional job our teams in China have done over the past three years in keeping their brands front of mind and their communities connected. It has been a difficult time – and I thank every one of our colleagues in China for their continued

9 March 2023，Informa (LSE: INF.L), the international Academic Markets, B2B Markets and Digital Services Group today announced the acquisition of B2B Events group, Tarsus for $940M. Stephen A. Carter, Group Chief Executive, Informa, said:”We have long admired the Tarsus business which, like Informa, has been built around major brands inattractive, specialist B2B markets in the growing regions of Asia, China, the Middle East and the Americas.” Douglas Emslie, Chief Executive, Tarsus added:”I am extremely proud of the Tarsus business, our people and our customers. I could not think of a betterpartner than Informa to lead our brands and colleagues through the next phase of growth and expansion.” The Informa and Tarsus portfolios are complementary, both geographically and by market category,strengthening

The physical exhibition of FURNITURE CHINA and MAISON SHANGHAI 2023 will return this September ( 11-15 SEPTEMBER 2023), with 2,000 companies covering 200,000 sqm exhibiting area. Now you may obtain your free ticket by completing the registration before 31 July. Look forward to meeting you guys onsite this September! And, Furniture China will launch its first show in Malaysia in March (1-4 MARCH 2023)，concurrently with MIFF. The ticket can also be obtained via the following link.

Dear Exhibitors, Visitors and Partners, Given the current situation of the pandemic in China, after our active coordination with the related parties, the show team of the 26th Shanghai Global Food Trade Show (FHC 2022) announces that FHC 2022 which has been scheduled from 20-22 November 2022 in Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) will now be postponed. The detailed postponement plan will be announced later. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause. We will remain in close communication with the exhibition center and relevant government departments and are working hard behind the scenes to create a safe and high-quality experience for our exhibitors, visitors and partners. We wish to thank each and every participant who has

the 31st Shanghai International Hospitality Equipment & Foodservice Expo (HOTELEX Shanghai 2022) is rescheduled to be held in the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai) from 14th -17th Oct.,2022. After actively coordinating with the show venue, the show organizer Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd., as , would like to confirm the above date as the new date of HOTELEX Shanghai 2022. We will do everything to secure the postponement and the rescheduled show successful. Meanwhile we greatly appreciate your close attention and support to HOTELEX Shanghai 2022. Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. July 15th, 2022

With the unified deployment set by Shanghai Covid-19 Control & Prevention Command Center, Shanghai is Striving to defeat the virus for getting back to normal. The 2022 Hotel & Shop Plus show originally scheduled on 26-29 June at SNIEC Shanghai to 25-27 August with the new location of Nanjing International Expo Center(No 300, Middle Jiangdong Road, Jianye District, Nanjing) . See the notice in Below:

This year, Furniture China will Launch new edition of Digital Trade Show (DTS), which will bring together richer supply chain resources, more diverse categories, as well as more efficient and convenient online functions. Produce categories cover finished furniture, sofas, dining tables and chairs, beds, home textiles, lighting, outdoor, accessories and hardware. Visit Digital Trade Show | A new digital platform of FURNITURE CHINA (jiagle.com) for details.