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Myanmar's First and Most Comprehensive Hospitality and Tourism Trade Show
Singapore, 17 February 2014 – Sphere Conferences, the conference arm of Singapore Press Holdings Limited (SPH), and Myanmar Tourism Federation today launched the inaugural Myanmar Hotel Solutions, Food & Beverage and Travel Trade Shows, and the 2nd annual Myanmar Hospitality & Tourism Conference. Supported by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, this first and most comprehensive hospitality and tourism trade show is held from 17 to 19 February 2014 in Yangon, Myanmar.
The Myanmar Hotel Solutions and Food & Beverage Show serves as a one-stop platform for the hospitality and food & beverage business communities in Myanmar to source for the newest and hottest products and technology solutions from Asia. Active participation from members of the Myanmar Tourism Federation, Myanmar Hotelier Association and Myanmar Restaurant Association is expected, in addition to visitors from Yangon, Naypyidaw, Taunggyi, Bagan, Mandalay, Ngwe Saung and Chaung Tha.
Showcasing on the exhibition floor are international brand names of hospitality and food and beverage products from Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. Exhibitors at the Myanmar Hotel Solutions Show include 2C2P, Aztam Myanmar, Astir Power, Asia Trade & Commerce, Frontiir, Hanvico, DADG+A 108, Myanmar Kowa International, K.H.T Central Supply, Scent, P.L.Y and UbiQ Global Solutions.
The major exhibitors at the Food & Beverage Show include Aroma Gourmet Concepts, Dagon Win Win, Element Coffee Consulting & Machines Supplies, Katevanich Industry, IKON Trading, Invent Tech Filling System, Successo, Sheng Da Development and UKI Foods Technology.
Held alongside with the Myanmar Hotel Solutions and Food & Beverage Show are the the 2nd annual Myanmar Hospitality & Tourism Conference and inaugural Myanmar Travel Trade Show. Both events are co-located at the Traders Hotel in Yangon.
The 2nd Myanmar Hospitality & Tourism Conference is the gateway for domestic and international property developers, operators and owners of hospitality properties, financiers and investors to convene and map the future of the Myanmar’s hospitality and tourism industry. Companies represented include 2C2P, Best Western International, Dusit International, Langham Hotels International, Shangrila International Hotel Management, SPARK, Keppel Land, Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, Htoo Group of Companies, and Rykadan Hospitality Investments and many more.
About 300 delegates will learn about the opportunities presented by Myanmar and discuss key issues including:
Areas of investment for Myanmar
Sustainability for long term management
Finding opportunities through challenges faced
Increasing your hospitality asset value
Spotlight on new and emerging trends and projects within the Myanmar Hospitality Sector
For the complete list of speakers, visit www.mhtc.sphereconferences.com.
The Myanmar Travel Trade Show is supported by international delegations from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Thailand to explore the unique and exotic travel destinations in Myanmar. Leading exhibitors include Asian Trails, K&H Travels, Kelly J Trading, Myanmar Eldorado Paradise Travel, Oway Travel & Tours, Traders Hotel, and Themis Travel and Tour.
His Excellency U Htay Aung, Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism, Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, is the event’s Guest of Honour. He said: “Myanmar received over two million international visitors in 2013 with a growth rate of 93 per cent as compared to the previous year. Myanmar hopes to expand further in 2014 due to its constructive engagement with the international community. At this 2nd annual hospitality and tourism conference, I am happy to meet with international visitors and foreign investors who are keen to invest in different sectors of the economy in Myanmar.”
U Yan Win, Chairman, Myanmar Tourism Federation, said: “As we develop our hospitality industry, foreign investments play a crucial part. We are happy to have delegates from Myanmar, leading international hoteliers and travel operators networking and exchanging their knowledge and best practices at the trade shows and panel discussions. We look forward to meeting them again at the ASEAN Tourism Forum in 2015.”
Mr. Chua Wee Phong, Chairman, Sphere Conferences, said, “With a record-breaking tourist number for two years consecutively, Myanmar has confirmed itself as the new hot travel destination in Asia. While many international hotel brands such as Accor Group, Best Western International, Hilton Worldwide, and Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts have established their presence here, it is timely for the country to revamp its infrastructure and continue attracting more foreign investments.”
Myanmar Hotel Solutions and Food & Beverage Trade Show at a Glance
Event: Myanmar Hotel Solutions and Food & Beverage Show
Date: 17 – 19 February 2014
Venue: Myanmar Convention Center, Min Dhamma Road, Yangon
Opening Hours: 10:30AM – 6:00PM (17 – 18 Feb, Monday – Tuesday), 10:30AM – 2:00PM (19 Feb, Wednesday)
Admission: Business and trade professionals
Official website: www.mhft.sphereconferences.com
For more information, visit the event websites:
Myanmar Hotel Solutions and Food & Beverage Show: www.mhft.sphereconferences.com
Myanmar Hospitality & Tourism Conference and Myanmar Travel Trade Show: www.mhtc.sphereconferences.com
Issued by Singapore Press Holdings Ltd
Co. Registration. No. 198402868E
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Nann Thi Thi
Marketing Executive
Sphere Conferences
Tel: 6848 5371
Email: thithi@sphereconferences.com
Ms. Vanni Cheong
Assistant Manager
Corporate Communications & CSR
Singapore Press Holdings Limited
Tel: 6319 1553
Email: cvanni@sph.com.sg
About Sphere Conferences
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