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High Tourism Growth Drives Demand for Premium Products
Food & Hotel Thailand (FHT) 2017 – celebrates its 25th edition as Thailand’s leading premium international trade event for Thailand and the regions expanding food and hospitality industry. Taking place 6th to 9th September 2017 at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand.
Tourism is a key driver of economic growth accounting for approx. 10% of Thailand’s GDP. The Tourism and Sports Ministry projects tourism revenues will increase in 2017 to 2.71 trillion baht, up 8.17% from the 2.5 trillion baht achieved in 2016.
In 2017 revenues of 1.78 trillion are expected from foreign tourists, up 8.5% from 2016. And 930 billion are expected from domestic tourists, up 7.5% from 2016.
The total number of international tourists to Thailand is expected to reach 35 million in 2017, increasing from 32.5 million in 2016.
“Tourism and domestic demand for food and hospitality products and new ideas in Thailand is stronger than ever. With new openings happening on a weekly basis and a growing appetite for new and premium products. And FHT is the industry event to find and buy new products.” Said Justin Pau, General Manager, Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES) Ltd.
Food & Hotel Thailand (FHT) 2017 is the leading premium international trade event for Food & Drink, Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes & Bakery, Kitchen & Foodservice Equipment, Hospitality Technology and Hospitality Supplies & Services. Working togetherwith the leading industry associations to deliver the very best industry standards.
FHT has a high-quality and proven track record over 24years of delivering business for exhibitors. FHT2016 presented 335 exhibitors from 23 countries including international groups from Denmark, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Delivered 27,690 trade visitors from 54 countries and is a “Must-Attend” event for all industry professionals.
For more information please contact:
Wantita Porntanawong (Bow), PR Executive
Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES) Ltd
Tel: (+66) 2 615 1255 Ext: 123
