Hotel Asia Show 2015
View(s):The Maldives witnessed for the 11th successful time the largest gathering of professional chefs and hotel industry leaders at the Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge, which concluded on the 21st of September in Male.
The event was the ideal platform that showcased internationally renowned brands and services for the hotel and leisure industry. Over 200 exhibiting companies participated showcasing over 4000 brands, making Hotel Asia, the biggest Food, Beverage and Hospitality exhibition to be held in Maldives. Over 1800 industry professionals from 115 resorts, hotels and F&B establishments registered and visited the show.
The Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge is the regions premier culinary competition with the participation of over 450 Chefs from 48 resorts.
The popularity of the event is due to array of a distinguished qualified WACS ‘A’ Grade Judging Panel which follows the World Association of Chefs (WACS) approved judging criteria for competitions. The organisers had to start the competition one day prior to the expo to accommodate more participants. 
The competition is considered among the culinary world as an ‘International Culinary Competition’ and stands alongside some of the great culinary shows held around the world.
Winners of this competition are recognised worldwide as Award Winning chefs and can be compared with some of the great MasterChefs in this region.
Commenting on the event, Chef Alan Palmer, Chief Judge and Project Director said, ‘The Maldives Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge is without a doubt one of the most unique culinary competitions in the world’s culinary calendar.
It is always a joy and privilege to be a part of this event, where competitors travel for miles across the Indian Ocean from different Islands to present the skills and expertise that are the signature of International star classed cuisine’.