VINEXPO HONG KONG 2018 CELEBRATING 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Milestone for world’s leading wine & spirits trade showcase
May 29-31, 2018
(Hong Kong, November 9, 2017) – Vinexpo, the world’s premier wine and spirits showcase, is promising a special event for a special year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Asia-Pacific edition in Hong Kong in 2018. The milestone event is being staged from May 29-31, 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Vinexpo sets the world benchmark for finding new markets and growing networks by uniting players in the sector, whether major international brands, family businesses, small winegrowers, or regional or national exhibitors. The leading trade show’s anniversary is being celebrated with a great country of honour, high-level speakers, a programme of events analysing sharp issues and a dedicated space for the anniversary.
CEO of Vinexpo, Mr Guillaume Deglise announced that Australia will be ‘Country of Honour’ with its own showcase at the heart of next year’s trade show. Australia is honoured for its “particular place” in the hearts of Asian wine lovers, as the world’s 5th largest wine exporter, and second-largest exporter to China, with a growth outlook of 25 per cent by 2020.
Conferences and tastings will be especially focused on the industry ‘Down Under’, with an official event ‘The Blend’ dedicated to Australia.
Held on alternate years between Bordeaux and Hong Kong since 1998, Vinexpo leads the Asia-Pacific expo market connecting producers from 33 countries directly with the most powerful buyers of the industry and for 20 years, Vinexpo has grown alongside the industry’s growth and development in the Asia-Pacific.
While continuing to lead the market, the anniversary will be an occasion to remember and commemorate – including a new dedicated space in the heart of the trade fair for visitors and exhibitors to celebrate, have a drink, a coffee and relax.
The Vinexpo Academy stays a main focus and will also feature a vibrant programme of key speakers, unique masterclasses and the Vinexpo Challenge for those who want to test their sommelier potential, with further details to be announced soon.
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About Vinexpo
The company was established in 1981 on the initiative of Bordeaux Gironde’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Vinexpo organises wine and spirits events for industry professionals and acts as the sector’s international partner. The Group boasts over 30 years’ B2B experience and therefore has an in-depth understanding of the market as well as strong relationships with key distributors across the world. It runs exhibitions in five set locations (Bordeaux, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York and soon Paris), and one touring show (Vinexpo Explorer). This means Vinexpo covers the three continents with the highest consumption rates and continues to be the market leader for wine events.
For more information, visit www.vinexpo.com
Issued by GHC Asia on behalf of Vinexpo.
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