Trade show · IMPACT Challenger Hall 1-2
THAIFEX HOREC Asia 2026
- Date
- Opening hours
- 10:00-18:00
- Venue
- IMPACT Challenger · Hall 1-2, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani
- Organizer
- Department of International Trade Promotion The Thai Chamber of Commerce Koelnmesse Pte Ltd
THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2026 | 11–13 March | Bangkok, Thailand THAIFEX – HOREC Asia is where Southeast Asia’s hospitality industry comes to work. From 11–13 March 2026 at IMPACT, Bangkok, the show brings together 600+ brands from 25+ countries and regions and more than 19,000 trade professionals from over 85 markets. With 500+ top buyers from across Asia on site, it is a place for real sourcing, real conversations, and real decisions. As margins tighten and expectations rise, how you operate matters more than ever. THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2026 puts operational execution front and centre—showing equipment, systems, and solutions in action, through live workflows, skills programmes, and operating environments you can actually learn from. What makes it different 1. COFFEE PROGRAMMES Two dedicated coffee programmes bring the café world into sharp focus: - ASEAN Coffee Roasting Championship (with ASEAN Coffee Federation): Live competition testing precision, consistency, and flavour development. - Coffee Appreciation Protocol (Thailand Coffee Association): A structured framework for evaluating coffee quality and service standards. 2. HOSTED BUYER PROGRAMME No wasted meetings. No guesswork. A curated programme that connects qualified buyers with relevant suppliers through structured, focused discussions, designed for serious sourcing and business outcomes. 3. THAIFEX – HOREC ACADEMY + WORKSHOP Senior hospitality leaders and operators unpack what it takes to translate strategy into day-to-day performance, from leadership decisions to operational execution and capability building. New for 2026, the Workshop Zone adds hands-on training including bakery techniques, wellness cooking, bartender training, and wine masterclasses led by industry practitioners. 4. THAIFEX – HOREC INNOVATION AWARDS Recognising solutions that demonstrate efficiency, usability, sustainability, and real-world operational impact, judged on how they support performance and daily operations. 5. THAIFEX – HOREC XPERIENTIAL ZONE Step into a live hospitality environment. Front-of-house service. Back-of-house workflows. Professional kitchens running in real time. Walk through how systems, people, and processes come together to deliver consistency and efficiency. 6. THAILAND ULTIMATE HOUSEKEEPING CHALLENGE The Thailand Ultimate Housekeeping Challenge returns. Putting professional housekeeping skills under realtime judged conditions, with assessments including bed-making, towel folding, floral arrangement, and speed cleaning. Across 40,000 sqm and nine dedicated segments, from Kitchen and Tech to Café & Bar, Cleaning & Laundry, and Wellness, the show is built to help operators compare, evaluate, and decide with confidence. Register now! Contact Event Organizer Department of International Trade Promotion The Thai Chamber of Commerce Koelnmesse Pte Ltd Contact Person (ENG): Chanya Colevas Tel. 02 640 8013 Website: www.thaifex-horec.asia Email: info@thaifex-horec.asia
Details from the organizer
THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2026 | 11–13 March | Bangkok, Thailand
THAIFEX – HOREC Asia is where Southeast Asia’s hospitality industry comes to work.
From 11–13 March 2026 at IMPACT, Bangkok, the show brings together 600+ brands from 25+ countries and
regions and more than 19,000 trade professionals from over 85 markets. With 500+ top buyers from across Asia
on site, it is a place for real sourcing, real conversations, and real decisions.
As margins tighten and expectations rise, how you operate matters more than ever. THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2026
Read more
puts operational execution front and centre—showing equipment, systems, and solutions in action, through live
workflows, skills programmes, and operating environments you can actually learn from.
What makes it different
1. COFFEE PROGRAMMES
Two dedicated coffee programmes bring the café world into sharp focus:
- ASEAN Coffee Roasting Championship (with ASEAN Coffee Federation): Live competition testing precision,
consistency, and flavour development.
- Coffee Appreciation Protocol (Thailand Coffee Association): A structured framework for evaluating coffee
quality and service standards.
2. HOSTED BUYER PROGRAMME
No wasted meetings. No guesswork. A curated programme that connects qualified buyers with relevant
suppliers through structured, focused discussions, designed for serious sourcing and business outcomes.
3. THAIFEX – HOREC ACADEMY + WORKSHOP
Senior hospitality leaders and operators unpack what it takes to translate strategy into day-to-day performance,
from leadership decisions to operational execution and capability building.
New for 2026, the Workshop Zone adds hands-on training including bakery techniques, wellness cooking,
bartender training, and wine masterclasses led by industry practitioners.
4. THAIFEX – HOREC INNOVATION AWARDS
Recognising solutions that demonstrate efficiency, usability, sustainability, and real-world operational impact,
judged on how they support performance and daily operations.
5. THAIFEX – HOREC XPERIENTIAL ZONE
Step into a live hospitality environment. Front-of-house service. Back-of-house workflows. Professional kitchens
running in real time. Walk through how systems, people, and processes come together to deliver consistency
and efficiency.
6. THAILAND ULTIMATE HOUSEKEEPING CHALLENGE
The Thailand Ultimate Housekeeping Challenge returns. Putting professional housekeeping skills under realtime
judged conditions, with assessments including bed-making, towel folding, floral arrangement, and speed
cleaning.
Across 40,000 sqm and nine dedicated segments, from Kitchen and Tech to Café & Bar, Cleaning & Laundry, and
Wellness, the show is built to help operators compare, evaluate, and decide with confidence.
Register now!
Contact Event Organizer Department of International Trade Promotion
The Thai Chamber of Commerce
Koelnmesse Pte Ltd
Contact Person (ENG): Chanya Colevas
Tel. 02 640 8013
Website: www.thaifex-horec.asia
Email: info@thaifex-horec.asia
Event links: thaifex-horec.asia
Where to eat near Challenger
See all →Within walking distance, open before the doors and after the show
How to get to IMPACT
Read more →Take the MRT Pink Line to IMPACT Muang Thong Thani station, a van from Mo Chit or Victory Monument to Cosmo Bazaar, a taxi (about 15 minutes from Don Mueang, 45 from Suvarnabhumi), or drive and park in the IMPACT car parks.
Frequently asked questions
Where and when is THAIFEX HOREC Asia 2026?
At IMPACT Challenger, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, on 11 - 13 Mar 2026 at 10:00-18:00.
Which hotel is closest to Challenger?
Hotels within walking distance of IMPACT Challenger: Novotel Bangkok IMPACT (3 min walk), ibis Bangkok IMPACT (8 min walk). No taxi queue after the show.
How do I get to IMPACT Muang Thong Thani?
Take the MRT Pink Line to IMPACT Muang Thong Thani station, a van from Mo Chit or Victory Monument to Cosmo Bazaar, a taxi (about 15 minutes from Don Mueang, 45 from Suvarnabhumi), or drive and park in the IMPACT car parks.
Event details come from the organizers. Always confirm the latest schedule with the organizer before travelling. · Last updated 29 Aug 2026