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Informa Markets and Ministry of Tourism Launch Food & Hospitality Thailand 2025 Connecting New Opportunities for Tourism, Restaurants, and Integrated Services



Mr. Chakkraphon Tangsutthitham, Assistant Minister of Tourism and Sports, stated that Thai tourism is stepping into a new era – “The New Thailand” - with a focus on quality and sustainability. Despite challenges and changing traveler behaviors, Thailand remains a top destination. The government and the Ministry are committed to advancing tourism in all dimensions, from leveraging Thai soft power and embracing technology and AI to enhancing safety, facilities, and service standards, in order to attract both existing and new groups of tourists and ensure memorable experiences.

Supporting Food & Hospitality Thailand (FHT) 2025 is regarded as a vital initiative to drive tourism and related businesses. In addition to showcasing products, innovations, and technologies from around the world, the event also serves as a platform for networking, workforce development, and raising the standards of Thailand’s tourism businesses. The exhibition is backed by leading associations and organizations, including the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Thai Hotels Association, Thai Restaurant Association, Thai Chefs Association, and Thai Spa Association, which help connect the private sector with government to foster sustainable tourism development. Furthermore, the Ministry is advancing the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 campaign, and will use the event as a platform to exchange ideas with associations and businesses.

Mr. Manu Leopairote, Chairman of Informa Markets Thailand, the organizer of Food & Hospitality Thailand 2025, said that monitoring global tourism trends alongside strengthening Thai entrepreneurs’ capabilities has always been FHT’s mission. He emphasized that looking ahead to identify and expand opportunities will elevate Thailand as a leading destination, while enabling collaboration, knowledge exchange, and access to world-class products, services, and solutions. By leveraging innovation and technology, Thai businesses can enhance operations and services to better meet traveler needs.

The theme for this year is “Connecting Excellence in Food & Hospitality”, bringing together global expertise and innovation to uplift the standards of the food and hospitality industry in a sustainable way. The exhibition is divided into eight zones: Food & Drinks, Café & Bakery, Shop & Retail, Sips & Spirits, Foodservice Equipment, Hospitality Technology, Hospitality Style, and Cleaning Supplies & Equipment. Over 3,000 brands from 20 countries will showcase their offerings, alongside four international pavilions from China, Malaysia, Italy, and South Africa, as well as six specialty villages highlighting liquor, chocolate, tea, future foods, health, and packaging.

The event also features more than 60 seminars, workshops, and competitions, and will be co-located with two major regional shows: Hotelex Thailand and Hotel & Shop Plus Thailand. Together, the events are expected to attract over 29,000 industry professionals from Thailand and across the region.

Key highlights include:

Food & Hospitality Thailand (FHT) 2025 will take place from 20–23 August 2025 at Halls 1–4, G Floor, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok.

For more information and visitor registration, please visit www.fhtevent.com or follow us on Facebook: Food & Hospitality Thailand.



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