Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair returns next week

A record 1070 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions will return for the 10^th edition of the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, taking place from 9 November to 11 November, and featuring 30 group pavilions of wine-producing regions, trade organisations and governmental organisations from around the world, with highlights from grower Champagne to honey wine from Slovenia.

Stressing Hong Kong’s position as a wine hub in Asia, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)’s deputy executive director, Benjamin Chau, said: “In the first eight months of this year, Hong Kong’s wine imports reached HK$7.56 billion. Most of the wines were imported from France, the UK and Italy. Imports from the US and Italy even recorded a 16%  and 22% growth respectively.

“In terms of exports,….