It was back to business for Asia’s flagship international wine and spirits trade exhibition as Vinexpo Asia made a triumphant return to Hong Kong in May. The organisers referred to it as a “significant milestone”, with more than 10,000 trade visitors from 60 countries and regions, including importers, wholesalers, distributors, wine merchants, retailers, hoteliers and restaurateurs in attendance.

Many were there to tap into the enormous opportunities that Hong Kong offers, as the gateway to mainland China, particularly the Greater Bay Area, and the fast-growing Asian markets including Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia.

Approximately 1,032 producers from 35 exhibitor countries and regions, from both the “New World” and traditional wine-producing areas of Europe were happy to be in face-to-face contact with buyers again. 

Vinexpo Asia’s programme of 50 masterclasses, conferences and tastings proved popular, with around 75 experts sharing their insights across more than 50 sessions over the three days at the HKCEC.