E x h i b i t i o n sWines and spiritsabound in Hong KongVinexpo Asia-Pacific invites all wine and spirits professionals to itsthree-day benchmark exhibition in the heart of Hong Kong from<strong>May</strong> 27 to 29, <strong>2014</strong>.Since its very first show in Asia, Vinexpo Asia-Pacific has continuouslyincreased its international reputation. <strong>2014</strong> promises yet another greatexhibition with many things on show for the first time displayed byexhibitors, among the many tastings and presentations.Launched in 1998 in Hong Kong, one of the liveliest and mostsparkling cities in Asia, Vinexpo Asia-Pacific serves today as a benchmarkfor all wine and spirits professionals. Since 2006, the exhibition has grownlarger and larger until 2012, when it exceeded 1,000 exhibitors and15,000 visitors.To satisfy the demands of its exhibitors, Vinexpo Asia-Pacific hasincreased its available floor space by 50% for this year’s show. The 1,300exhibitors will now share two halls in the Hong Kong Convention andExhibition Centre.More than 20 producing nations from Chile to Australia includingFrance, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Japan and Mexico are representedat Vinexpo Asia-Pacific. Among the visitors, travel retail decision-makerspace the aisles alongside importers, distributors and major purchasersfrom all over Asia-Pacific. In total, almost 18,000 professional visitors areexpected in <strong>2014</strong>.COMING NEXTVINEXPO ASIA-PACIFIC <strong>2014</strong>Hong Kong Convention andExhibition Centre<strong>May</strong> 27 – 29, <strong>2014</strong>www.vinexpoasiapacific.comExclusive conferences and tastingsWorld-acclaimed Masters of Wine, tasters, economists, sommeliersand oenologists will discuss their views and opinions at a wide rangeof conferences and tastings that are all part of the Vinexpo Asia-PacificAcademy.Among the master classes already announced feature someprestigious tastings of French wines with spotlights on South African,Portuguese, Chilean and Spanish wines, as well as a range of spiritsbasedevents.Spiritual – the concept barThe title Spiritual results from Vinexpo’s ambition to launch a daring newbar concept to reflect the vibrant world of spirits. The bar offers producersthe opportunity to present their beverages in an original way and to gainvisibility at Vinexpo Asia-Pacific in the middle of Hall 3, where the spiritsbrands congregate.Professional mixologists, all members of the International BartendersAssociation, will present the spirits in their best light by inventing uniquecocktails before the visitors’ very eyes and inviting them to taste. A seriesof master classes has already been planned. Spiritual, which has beenorganised in partnership with The Spirits Business magazine, alreadypromises some amazing new things to taste.48AHCT <strong>May</strong> <strong>2014</strong>www.asianhotelandcateringtimes.com
The largest wine andspirits exhibition inAsia-Pacific welcomesyou in the centreof Hong Kong.This is a uniqueopportunity to browsethrough an unparalleledrange of products anda perfect venue to meetmajor decision-makers inthe industry. VinexpoAsia-Pacific, definitely theplace to be for the successof your business.ONLY FOR THEASIAN PACIFICTRADETHE INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS EXHIBITION FOR ASIA-PACIFICSopexa Hong Kong I Tel: 2866 7163I vinexpo@sopexa.comvinexpoasiapacific.com
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