Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Hotel Association LeMai Khanh said the event has gathered over 150 firms from 20 countries andterritories worldwide, providing a platform for them to seek partners, especiallythose in the northern region; expand markets; and improve their competitivenesstowards the sustainable development of the food and tourism sector.
She said Vietnam’s tourism sector has been witnessing considerablegrowth, with a 20 percent rise year-on-year and 11.6 million tourist arrivals.
The number of hotels and restaurants has so far hit 26,800with 532,000 individual rooms, growing 10 percent annually.
The three-day event has brought together prestigious brandsin food, beverages, and hospitality equipment.
Foreign exhibitors from Russia, the US, Spain, and Singapore,such as Lutosa, Yuai, Unox, Syarikak, Mulwara Export, Meltique Beef, and GrupaMaspex, are showcasing their fruits and vegetables, cattle meat, seafood, teaand coffee, food materials, and processed foods.
Interior decor, kitchen utensils, laundry system, pastry andcoffee making machines are also available.
A professional cooking and beverage competition, a food andhotel Hanoi barista workshop, and some specialised forums are also planned forthe event. –VNA