A strong turnout at the book, sports and snack fairs sets a bright stage for upcoming lifestyle fairs in August.

Summer events attract festive crowds

Book, snacks and sports fairs will offer a feast of fun in July.

Summer events celebrate culture and leisure

More than one quarter of exhibitors brought spirits from around the world to the event

Lower liquor duty welcomed at the Wine & Spirits Fair

Highlights include fine wine, premium spirits and world-class beers

Wine & Spirits Fair to bring drinks from around the world to Hong Kong

Visitors splashed out at this year’s August fairs, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

Estimated per capita spending up 6%+ from last year

HKTDC August fairs draw over 500,000 visits

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is introducing themed days from 15-18 August for its five major summer events in August.

Four themed days to headline five concurrent August fairs

Annual family-favourite Food Expo returns

Today’s consumers are health-conscious and seek products that are sustainable and carry a cultural message. Where products come from and how they are made matters.

A Sri Lankan expatriate finds a ready market for the country’s traditional farming fare in the city.

Health food wins in Hong Kong

As the number of oenophiles in Mainland China jumps, Hong Kong is reinforcing its wine trading hub status.

Annual fair cements city’s status as a leading hub for the global wine industry.

Wine world sets sights on Hong Kong

The HKTDC Food Expo’s global trade show, Food Expo PRO, and Hong Kong International Tea Fair have returned, drawing more than 20,000 buyers from 69 countries and regions, after travel restrictions fell away and participants could taste the food and beverages on offer following a three-year look-but-don't eat hiatus.

The end of travel restrictions and reintroduction of tastings put fairs back on the map for global gourmets.

International Food, Tea Expos draw over 20,000 buyers

World city Hong Kong has become the world’s food capital this week, as suppliers of ingredients and cuisine from across the globe gather to the city following the end of travel restrictions.

Food exporters and importers flock to Asia’s World City for the first Food Expo since the end of travel restrictions.

World becomes Hong Kong’s oyster

As a cooking pot of global cultures, Hong Kong is perfectly positioned for anyone wishing to import or export food items. And as COVID-19 restrictions fade into history, foodies across the globe make tracks to the city to sell, buy or just sample.

Hong Kong’s status as a global trade hub brings food from all four corners of the earth on to its tables.

World City becomes Food City

The HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is Asia’s premier marketplace for the tea industry, showcasing a variety of high-quality specialty teas and delicate teaware.

A marketplace for brewers and their suppliers.

Stir up tea business

The HKTDC Food Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, provides an effective marketing platform for exhibitors to increase brand awareness and expand retail business.

A tasteful shopping journey for both food professionals and the public.

HKTDC Food Expo

World of Snacks brings together a huge range of snacks and popular treats from across the globe, offering a diverse experience for shoppers.

Food suppliers from across the globe serve up a selection of tasty treats.

HKTDC World of Snacks

Companies secure deals and forge partnerships at CIIE.

Hong Kong pavilions take limelight at Shanghai import fair

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Hear from exhibitors at Food Expo, Food Expo Pro and HK Int&rsquo;l Tea Fair about how Hong Kong serves as a bridge to the Mainland China market and how the events facilitate exchange between Asia and the world. The HKTDC Food Expo, Beauty &amp; Wellness Expo and Home Delights Expo are open to the public on 14-18 August 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Food Expo PRO, held concurrently on 14-16 August, is open to trade buyers for the first two days and to the public and trade buyers on the final day. For the first time, the Hong Kong International Tea Fair is open to both industry professionals and the public throughout its three-day duration (14-16 August).

Hear from exhibitors at Food Expo, Food Expo Pro & HK Int’l Tea Fair 2025

Speaker: Dr. Sian Proctor The 35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 8th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 5th HKTDC World of Snacks are running concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) for seven days (16 to 22 July). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the three events offer a one-stop experience encompassing literature, shopping, leisure and sports for residents and tourists alike. As a Hong Kong spotlight event and a feature of the Hong Kong Summer Viva promotion in July, this year&rsquo;s Book Fair has &ldquo;Food Culture･Future Living&rdquo; as its theme of the year. The event features more than 620 cultural activities, both inside and outside the venue, inviting prominent authors from the culinary literature realm to explore themes of cultural identity, lifestyle philosophy and food innovation through writing. #bookfair2025 #BookFair #HKTDC Related links: HKTDC: https://home.hktdc.com/ Hong Kong Book Fair 2025 https://hkbookfair.hktdc.com/en/index... Hong Kong Book Fair Playlist: &bull; Hong Kong Book Fair 2021: Writing &amp; The Po... Follow HKTDC: Facebook / hktdc.hk LinkedIn / mycompany Twitter / hktdc Weibo https://www.weibo.com/hktdc

Book Fair 2025: Nourishing the Future: in Space and on Earth

Hear from exhibitors and visitors at the Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo &amp; World of Snacks about how the events bring together people from different regions and serve as a bridge connecting cultures around the world.
Themed &ldquo;Food Culture ･ Future Living&rdquo;, the 35th Hong Kong Book Fair is held from 16 to 22 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, running together with the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the HKTDC World of Snacks. The three fairs feature more than 770 exhibitors, offering a vibrant array of cultural and lifestyle experiences.

Hear from exhibitors and visitors at the HK Book Fair, HK Sports and Leisure Expo & World of Snacks

With the help of T-box, V Brands, a health food supplier from Sri Lanka, successfully registered its trademark in Hong Kong and secured government funding to promote brand visibility and further expand into the Middle East market.

T-box programme – V Brands

The 4th HKTDC World of Snacks, 7th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 34th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded on 23 July after a successful seven-day run that saw an enthusiastic response from the public, with the total number of visits reaching 990,000. The three cultural and leisure events featured 760 exhibitors, with diverse activities and interactive experiences at the Fairs, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the enjoyment of reading, exciting sports experiences and mouthwatering global treats.

World of Snacks 2024 : Small Bites Bring Delight

The HKTDC's 2nd World of Snacks and 5th Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo drew to a successful close on the 26th of July. The fairs showcased broad selection of sports and leisure products and services along with more than 1,200 tasty treats and various snack crafting workshops. Both events saw keen participation and exhibitors reported excellent sales. Speakers: Joseph Cheung, Sales &amp; Marketing Director, Yshine Global Co. Ltd. Celeste Yeung, Founder, Time To Gold Mark Lam, Director, MM3 Limited Judy Au, Director, Fullwise Enterprises Ltd.

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