• Thousands of exhibitors, B2B buyers join International Hospitality Expo 2024

    Thousands of exhibitors, B2B buyers join International Hospitality Expo 2024

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    More than 1,000 exhibitors and 20 thousand B2B buyers are participating in 7th edition of the India International Hospitality Expo (IHE 2024).

    IHE 2024 was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Delhi on Saturday.

    IHE 2024 continues its legacy as India’s premier hospitality expo, scheduled from August 3 to 6, 2024.

    Exhibitors and B2B buyers, including luxury hotels, resorts, homestays, restaurants, cloud kitchens, and the F&B sector have joined the Expo.

    The four-day Hospitality Sourcing Gala also features some exciting culinary competitions, including Pastry Queen India Competition, Master Bakers Challenge India 2024, India Pizza League Championship.

     In his keynote address, Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, said that the Expo has played a significant role in advancing India’s hospitality industry over the past six years. IHE not only supports the Indian hospitality sector but also highlights its potential on the global stage. It is more than just an exhibition, it is the epicenter of the hospitality industry, bringing together professionals and associates from the sector to network, exchange ideas, share knowledge, and achieve international success.

    Vietnam is a Partner Country, according to Chairman, of India Expo Centre & Mart. Dr. Rakesh Kumar. Vietnamese exhibitors will showcase their products, and Vietnamese chefs will organize masterclasses on their native cuisines.

    Similarly , Himachal Pradesh has been inducted as the ‘Focus State,’ to showcase its potential as an exhibitor during the event.

    4 August, 2024

    Photo credit: PIB India

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