XIAMEN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & CATERING EXPOTranslation site

The XIAMEN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & CATERING EXPO aims to establish itself as the most influential platform for the entire hotel and catering industry supply chain along China’s southeastern coast. The exhibition covers seven core categories: hotel supplies, catering equipment and supplies, hotel furniture and decor, cleaning equipment and supplies, catering technology and supply chain, food ingredient supply chain, and franchising and related services.

Scale and Organizational Structure

• Exhibition Area: Approximately 30,000 square meters
• Exhibitors: Over 500
• Trade Visitors: Over 25,000
• Exhibition Dates: Held every November; specific dates are subject to the organizer’s announcement.
• Frequency: Once a year
• Official Website: None
• Venue: Xiamen International Expo Center – No. 1 Yangfan Road, Fengxiang Subdistrict, Xiang’an District, Xiamen, Fujian Province

2026 Exhibition Information

• Supervising Body: China Association of Exhibition Economics
• Supporting Organizations: China Hotel Supplies Association, Fuzhou Catering and Culinary Industry Association
• Organizer: Xiamen Industry and Trade Fair Organizing Committee
• Co-organizers: Fujian Hotel Equipment and Supplies Industry Association, Zhejiang Hotel Supplies Association, Jiangsu Commercial Kitchenware Chamber of Commerce, Shandong Kitchenware Association, Xiamen Hotel Equipment and Supplies Industry Association
• Exhibitor: Shanghai MoFan RongChuang Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Exhibition Background and Positioning

Leveraging Xiamen’s strengths as a core hub of the “21st Century Maritime Silk Road” and an international trade port, the local hotel and catering industry has experienced rapid growth. To address industry challenges related to product homogenization, experiential innovation, and international expansion, this expo was launched to drive the industry’s transformation toward “quality upgrading, technology empowerment, and global connectivity,” with the goal of establishing a trade hub that serves Fujian, connects the nation, and reaches the world.

Exhibits: Covering the Entire Industry Chain

The XIAMEN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & CATERING EXPO features the following seven core product categories:

• Hotel Supplies: Guest room/lobby supplies, cleaning and laundry products, textiles and linens, uniforms, scent systems, etc.
• Foodservice Equipment & Supplies: Cooking, dishwashing, refrigeration, food processing machinery, baking equipment, foodservice packaging and consumables, etc.
• Hotel Furniture & Decor: Guest room/banquet/outdoor furniture, lighting, smart systems, decorative materials, etc.
• Cleaning Equipment & Supplies: Cleaning/laundry machinery, eco-friendly cleaning products, high-reach cleaning equipment, waste disposal equipment, etc.
• Foodservice Technology and Supply Chain: Smart ordering, traceability systems, cold chain technology, kitchen management systems, digital point-of-sale systems, etc.
• Foodservice Ingredient Supply Chain: Pre-prepared meals, fresh ingredients, condiments, coffee and tea beverages, alcoholic beverages, hot pot ingredients, etc.
• Franchising and Support Services: Restaurant/hotel franchising, brand VI design, store renovation, central kitchen solutions, etc.

Four Signature Themed Exhibition Zones

• Green and Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone: Focusing on carbon reduction across the entire supply chain, this zone showcases eco-friendly consumables, energy-efficient equipment, and digital energy management platforms.
• Smart Technology Experience Zone: This zone highlights smart scenarios and intelligent devices, such as AI cooking robots and IoT kitchen management systems.
• Curated Quality Zone: This zone brings together high-end products, including state-banquet-grade tableware, intangible cultural heritage linens, and master-crafted ready-to-cook meals.
• Fujian’s Mountain and Sea Specialties Zone: Delves into the culinary cultures of Southern Fujian and the Fujian-Taiwan region, showcasing local seafood, intangible cultural heritage snacks, and cultural and creative tableware.

Major Supporting Activities

• High-End Forums: Hosting forums on green development, global expansion, the Hotel BOSS Conference, intelligent transformation, and the coffee and baking industries.
• Professional Competitions: Hosting contests in culinary arts, service skills, smart operations, and creative tea and coffee concepts.
• Business Matchmaking: Organizing closed-door global supply chain procurement meetings, one-on-one precision matchmaking sessions, and international franchise promotion events.