Hong Kong, October 25, 2023 – The upcoming Hong Kong International Wines & Spirits Fair, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, promises to be an extravagant celebration of global wines and alcoholic beverages. The event, set to run from November 3 to 5, will feature more than 500 exhibitors hailing from 17 countries and regions. This internationally acclaimed fair will be held at the prestigious Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
The fair will not only offer an extensive selection of wines and spirits but also a range of wine-related products and services. Attendees can explore wine education, wine accessories, equipment, and services. Additionally, a delectable assortment of snacks and nibbles perfectly complementing wines will be available.
The first two days of the event are exclusively reserved for industry professionals and buyers. However, members of the public, aged 18 and above, can partake in the festivities on November 5, with tickets priced at HK$200.
For those seeking a special discount, a limited number of tickets can be purchased for HK$99 through various platforms, including local media outlet HK01, online shopping mall HKTVMall, and websites such as KKday, PopTicket, Price.com.hk, and Timable. These specially priced tickets will include a Lucaris crystal wine glass valued at HK$110 and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
The range of beverages on display at this year’s fair is truly diverse, encompassing old-world and new-world wines, wines and spirits from mainland China and Japan, as well as an enticing selection of whiskeys and beers.
A total of eleven group pavilions, representing Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, mainland China, and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Wine & Spirits, will be showcasing their standout products at the event.
Adding an educational dimension to the fair, two wine industry conferences will be held during the initial two days of the event. “EcoVino: Sustainability Trends and Solutions,” hosted by Master of Wine Debra Meiburg, and “Uncorking Opportunities: Mapping the China & Asian Wine Markets,” hosted by Master Sommelier Yang Lu and other industry luminaries, will provide attendees with valuable insights.
On the final day, visitors can participate in tasting sessions and masterclasses, including “Sip Around the World with CC,” hosted by renowned wine critic Cecilia Wong, and a tasting session featuring Austrian wines conducted by Meiburg.
Interested individuals who wish to attend the events on November 5 can pre-register on the 15th Wine & Spirits Fair’s website.
Sophia Chong Suk-fan, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC, emphasized the significance of the event, noting that according to data from Statista, global wine industry revenue is projected to reach US$333 billion in the current year, with an anticipated annual sales growth of 5.52 percent between 2023 and 2027.
Chong highlighted Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a bridge to the Asian wine and liquor market, particularly with the increasing purchasing power of mainland China. She stated, “As an elite global trading platform for fine wine, the Wine & Spirits Fair brings tremendous opportunities to local, mainland, and international wine corporations.”
The Hong Kong International Wines & Spirits Fair stands as a testament to Hong Kong’s prominence in the global wine and spirits industry, offering a platform for commerce, innovation, and celebration of the world’s finest beverages.
