Corporate News: Wine & Gourmet Asia back in October

Returning to Macau for the fourth year, Wine & Gourmet Asia 2010 will be held from October 28 to 30 at The Venetian. It will showcase a program of exciting events larger than ever before, positioning the occasion as a platform to honour hospitality professionals as well as facilitating business and networking in the hospitality industry.
Offering a one-stop-shop for all in the hospitality sector, the event is the only dedicated trade fair for the high-end food, beverage and hospitality industry in Southern China and acts as a gateway for international players to enter this lucrative market.
Around 100 companies from 15 countries and regions will be exhibiting at the fair, representing Australia, China, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Macau, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan and the USA, and for the first time participants from Austria and India.  Four group pavilions will highlight the offerings from Singapore, Macau, Spain and Korea.  Over 7,000 visitors are expected at the event, with the focus on the markets of Macau, Hong Kong, China and the Asia Pacific region.
Supported by the Macau Government Tourist Office, the Hosted Buyers Program will be organized again this year as an additional service for selected buyers. The expanded program will bring in 100 top buyers, an increase of around 60 percent from 2009. The buyers come from major fine food and beverage, wine and spirits importers, and distributors from Southern China and Asia Pacific, who will meet and explore business opportunities with the exhibitors.
Accompanying the trade fair, the line up of supporting events includes the 4th Asian Cocktail Championship, MORS Gold Pin Competition, Macau 4th Chapter Pastry Competition and Display, Charity Silent Bid, Young Chef Competition, and Macau Sommeliers Challenge.
For the region’s gourmands, Wine & Gourmet Asia 2010 also presents the region’s culinary expertise with epicurean dinners taking place at leading partner establishments throughout Macau over the same period.