SHANGHAI, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Annual catering retail sales figures reached CNY44.939 billion in 2012, with an increase of 18.1%. Seventy-two five-star hotels located in Chengdu or surrounding areas have begun construction during 2013 to 2015, which has attracted many international and domestic hotel groups. As a result, good opportunities have been presented to the southwest hotel industry and the market requirement has increased.

HOTELEX Chengdu 2014 will take place 8-10 August 2014 in Chengdu Century City International Convention and Exhibition Centre and will continue to provide a one-stop purchasing and information platform for hospitality and food industry professionals.

The exhibition area of HOTELEX Chengdu 2014 will reach over 20,000 sq m and booth sales have started. Some world-level competitors at HOTELEX Shanghai will also join the Chengdu show.

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2015 China Master Bartender Competition (CMBC) – Chengdu division

China Master Bartender Competition (CMBC) is a professional competition initiated by authoritative organisations in China with a purpose to provide a professional platform for rising bartending superstars to compete, share and celebrate. The Classic Competition will be held on 8 August and the Flair Tending Competition will be held on 9 August. Register now for the chance to compete with other bartenders.

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2015 China Barista Championship (CBC) – Chengdu division

China Barista Championship (CBC) has marched into its 13th year with 20 division competitions covering the eastern, northern and southwestern regions of China. Champions representing 20 division competitions will gather at HOTELEX Shanghai 2015 to battle it out for a spot at World Barista Championship 2015.

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Chengdu will become the first division of 2015 China Barista Championship and will open on 8 August. As the organisers of Chengdu division, ManyCoffee and Sichuan Hotel Association Coffee and Western Committee have chosen HOTELEX Chengdu as the competition area. Registration for CBC has officially begun – join to get a chance on the world stage.

HOTELEX Shanghai 2015 will be held from 30 March to 2 April 2015 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd. is the only organiser of HOTELEX Shanghai. Book a booth before 15 July 2014 to get a 10% discount.

Overseas Sales Contact:

Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Ms. Kelly Zhuang
Tel: +86 21 3339 2232
Email: kelly.zhuang@ubmsinoexpo.com

SOURCE UBM Sinoexpo