FHAM international exhibition scheduled for April 3

Economic Development Minister Mohamed Saeed officially declares open FHAM 2016 alongside main sponsor Lily International Managing Director Amir Mansoor

CDC Events Managing Director Imran Hassan and Economic Development Minister Mohamed Saeed during FHAM 2016

The Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) 2017 international exhibition is poised as the event of the year for the business and hospitality industry of the Maldives. Over the past years, FHAM has been recognized as the main gateway for business in the Maldives. This exhibition is an ideal platform for Sri Lankan exporters to enter into the Maldivian market.
The FHAM 2017 international trade fare is scheduled to be held from April 3 – 6, 2017 at Dharubaaruge in the Maldives and will feature various new and improved segments, concurrent events such as the international culinary challenge, housekeepers competition, industrial seminars and workshops along with other exciting experiences, stated Imran Hassan of CDC Events and Mohamed Ajmal of Dhivehi Expo Services.
Over 5,000 buyers visit this annual event, especially from the Maldives, including Sri Lanka and the South Asian region. Hundred and fifty exhibitors from over 25 countries participate in the exhibition offering internationally acclaimed products and services. This is one of the largest hospitality industry gatherings in the Maldives. Local and foreign nationalities include VIPs, exhibitors, trade visitors, seminar speakers and delegates, WACS-acclaimed judges and competitors and members of the local and foreign media.
The Maldives has opened its doors to 1,500,000 tourists per year with a local population of approximately 317,280 and around 70,000 foreigners working across 120 resorts out of which 20 percent of the resort market is controlled by Sri Lankans, namely John Keells, Aitken Spence, Mount Lavinia Hotels, Amaya, etc.
FHAM has continued to be a platform for exhibitors to showcase new and innovative products and is the chosen sourcing ground for many international buyers. Its relevance to the food and hospitality industry in the Maldives remains as vital and effective today, as ever before. It has been noted that after and during every event business in the Maldives has a significant rise and FHAM has a positive impact on the Maldivian economy. 
Technology, innovation, productivity and value creation are fundamental for businesses to stay ahead of the curve and rise to evolving consumer needs as FHAM 2017 takes on bringing the world to Asia. 
A remarkable turnout was experienced at FHAM 2016 as Sri Lankan and international hotel suppliers and leading premium business professionals saw rewarding networking, negotiations and intense prospects with the increase in range from the finest and most unique food ingredients and products, to food service equipment, hotel amenities and software solutions.