Lanka Exhibitions-led hotel show in Maldives for 11th time

The Maldives largest annual food and hospitality event “Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge 2015” will be held in Male from August 23 – 26, its organisers said.

This years’ event is supported and endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism of Maldives along with the Sri Lanka – Maldives Bilateral Business Council and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka, who will host two major pavilions, a media release said. s

“This year’s event is held during a significant time when Maldives celebrate their 50 years of Independence. Hotel Asia Exhibition has been included as part of this mega celebration which commences from July until the end of the year. The event has sold out its 15000 square feet of exhibition space across three halls of the Dharubaaruge Exhibition Centre emphasizing and highlighting the strength of international interest and investment in one of South Asia’s most lucrative food, beverage and hospitality markets,” it said.

Aasim Mukthar, CEO of Lanka Exhibitions, holding company of Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services, said Hotel Asia offers the most comprehensive and contemporary products, services and insights for the food, beverage and hospitality Industry. He said the Exhibition and the Culinary Challenge is more than a re- gional event, it is an international showcase and a global business arena.

The Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge is the regions premier culinary competition with the participation of over 500 Chefs. The Highlights of the Culinary Challenge is displaying the talents of these young chefs. It will be presented by judges representing the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS).

“Hotel Asia offers the most comprehensive and contemporary products, services and insights for the food, beverage and hospitality industry, not just across the South Asian region, but across the world,” said Husnie Rauf, General Manager, Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services.