Announcement of the Exhibition & Forum “HorecFex Vietnam 2024

On the 23rd and 24th of September 2024, the esteemed “HORECFEX Vietnam 2024” Exhibition and Forum will convene at the prestigious Ariyana Convention Center in Danang. Embracing the visionary theme of “Leading the Future of Hospitality,” this event is jointly organized by the respected Vietnam Hotel Association, and the Ariyana Convention Centre Danang. The event will enjoy the prestigious media sponsorship of Vietnam Television’s renowned VTV8 channel.

Over the two-day event, there will be an exhibition featuring 50 booths showcasing technology products from the supply chain of services and tourism. The forum will include 9 workshop sessions with 40 presentations and discussions on the application of new technologies, digital transformation, and hotel management in the new era. The workshops will feature the participation and insights of more than 55 speakers, both domestic and international, from leading companies in the industry such as Microsoft, Oracle, FPT, etc. Notably, speaker Hoàng Nam Tiến will attend and share on the topic ‘Leadership & Leading Change’ in the morning session on September 24, 2024. HORECFEX Vietnam 2024 expects to welcome over 2,000 attendees, including entrepreneurs, business leaders, and CEOs from the Horeca industry (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering), and more.

Mr. Kuan Choon Kit (CK), Oracle’s representative for Indochina, remarked: “Horecfex 2024 represents the first event of its kind in Vietnam, dedicated to innovation within the tourism and hospitality sectors. It brings together leading organisations from both Vietnam and around the world. For Oracle, this event offers a valuable platform to engage with key industry stakeholders, showcase our services, and introduce cutting-edge technologies, including AI, PMS Cloud, and advanced solutions specifically designed for the tourism and hospitality industries. Oracle believes that this event will unlock numerous opportunities for collaboration and play a pivotal role in driving the growth of Vietnam’s tourism sector.

According to Mr. Subash Chandar, General Manager of Asia DMC and an expert speaker at the event, he shared: “HORECFEX is about sharing my expertise for the benefit of Tourism and Hospitality in Vietnam. Thanks to the wide spectrum of participants, I also can increase my own knowledge. I am certainly looking forward to learning more about the future of AI and Robots in our industry. Finally, it is a great opportunity to connect with industry partners and friends.”

Mr. André Pierre Gentzsch, General Manager of Furama – Ariyana Danang International Tourism Complex, expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the renowned HORECFEX Vietnam event. “As the leading events and conferences destination in Vietnam, the Ariyana Convention Centre Danang is proud to have initiated the HORECFEX Vietnam event. This is a groundbreaking moment, as it marks the first time in Vietnam that a specialized forum and exhibition on the tourism and service industry is being combined with innovative technology, right here in the vibrant city of Da Nang. This dynamic event promises to bring a wealth of opportunities and valuable insights to businesses, elevating their operations to international standards and attracting guests from across the region.”

Mr. Nguyễn Đức Quỳnh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Hotel Association, remarked: “We welcome the initiative of the Ariyana Convention Centre Danang in creating an annual international event in the city of Danang. This is an event where we are committed to accompanying the Ariyana Convention Centre Danang with the goal of helping hotels, resorts, and restaurants in Vietnam stay up to date with global changes, working together to contribute to the overall development of Vietnam’s tourism industry. Through this event, I hope Danang will become a focal point for leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry, and help Danang not only be a travel destination but also become a hub for information sharing and in-depth training in the tourism and service sectors.”

HORECFEX Vietnam is an annual event that has firmly established itself as a driving force for innovation and progress within the Vietnamese hospitality industry. With a steadfast mission to identify and harness the most transformative opportunities, this distinguished gathering empowers businesses to enhance customer experiences, elevate service quality, and optimize operational management. The event connects hospitality businesses with each other and with cutting-edge solution and technology providers, forming a crucial foundation for strategic business innovation. Beyond facilitating transformative partnerships, HORECFEX Vietnam serves as a networking platform, sharing experiences and updating market trends and technological solutions from reputable experts and speakers.