Nonthaburi, The food trade fair or THAIFEX has begun. But this year it was held under the trade exhibition THAIFEX – HOREC ASIA 2024 (Thaifex Horec Asia) because it has expanded its event business to cover the industry group HoReCa (HoReCa) or the hotel, restaurant, and organizing business. Raised for the first time, expected to attract 20,000 buyers from around the world this year, ready to push Thailand to be the HoReCa center of Asia.
Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Opening of the THAIFEX – HOREC ASIA 2024 trade show, which has more than 300 companies participating, 722 booths from 24 countries in the European, American and Asian zones, including Thailand, more than 120 companies, 270 booths, covering 9 main groups, including bakery and ice cream. Café and Bar Business Cleaning and Laundry dining equipment furniture group kitchen equipment Food service business, technology business, health care business and special zone HoReCa World
‘HoReCa is a business group th
at plays an important role in supporting the needs of the tourism industry. This is in line with the Thailand Vision that the government aims for Thailand to become. Tourism Hub, Thailand is ranked 8th in the world in number of tourists visiting. The tourism industry generates income worth more than 2.3 trillion baht. The growth of tourism is therefore directly related to the expansion of the home business. kettle From business registration information We have 11,540 hotel and resort operators, 21,695 restaurant operators and 606 catering businesses, which continue to increase,’ Mr. Phumtham said.
However, in the past the government Adhere to the principles of working as a supportive state to solve various obstacles. To provide convenience to citizens and businesses as much as possible. In terms of promoting the tourism sector Starting with the opening of free visas for China, Kazakhstan, and India, and preparing to negotiate visas in the European zone, making Thailand a travel center in the region. After th
is, we must urgently find channels for all provinces to use their potential at the local level. to support tourism that will expand more
Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Emphasizing that the upgrade of THAIFEX – HOREC ASIA 2024 is the first time this year. Received a response that exceeded the target. and in line with the government’s tourism promotion Including seeing progress of the industry in this group Because within the event there will be an emphasis on presenting products that meet world trends such as Sustainability. Show responsibility and care for the environment, contactless system, digital bathroom system, plant-based food, food waste management and technology to increase energy efficiency Including seminars to provide knowledge. It is expected that throughout the 3 days of the event, from 6-8 March 2024 at Buildings 9-12, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, visitors will not Less than 20,000 people have more than 1,000 million baht in circul
ation.
Source: Thai News Agency