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THIRST FOR GREAT WINES CONTINUES TO GROW

THE wine world’s attention is focused on Hong Kong in early November each year, when the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair (HKIWSF) is held in the massive and very functional Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The latest event, sponsored by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), attracted over 1000 exhibitors from 33 countries. As in previous years the event, in its 11th year, was a great success, with 19,000 buyers from 73 different regions and countries attending. These buyers and trade visitors came from all over Asia and some from further afield.

HKTDC Executive Director, Margaret Fong, introduced the Fair’s highlights at the opening ceremony. “Gathering 1075 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions, the 11th edition of the

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