Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council leads delegation to Hotel Asia Exhibition 2025

THE Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council (SLMLBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Sri Lanka High Commission in the Maldives, organised a Sri Lankan business delegation to participate in the prestigious Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge 2025, held in Hulhumalé, Maldives, from 20 to 22 October.

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The 19th edition of this internationally recognised event reinforced its reputation as the Maldives' largest and most influential hospitality trade exhibition. The accompanying International Culinary Challenge, brought together leading chefs and emerging culinary talents from across the archipelago for exciting live competitions. Since its inception in 2000, Hotel Asia has evolved into one of the region's premier hospitality and trade showcases—expanding from just 42 stalls and 37 chefs to over 300 stalls and participants from 48 countries, including the Maldives, Sri Lanka, India, China, Thailand, UAE, USA, and Switzerland. The event served as a dynamic platform for industry professionals, innovators, and entrepreneurs to connect, collabo