620+ Exhibitors join International Wine & Spirits Fair

The Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair has opened.

Following the close of the Wine & Dine Festival, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai is taking over to host the International Wine & Spirits Fair.

This year's fair features some 620 exhibitors from more than 25 countries and regions, showcasing products across categories including spirits, wines and sake.

The first two days are open exclusively to trade buyers and wine merchants.

A Georgian exhibitor participating for the first time expressed hopes of breaking into the Hong Kong market.

Georgia since has the one of the oldest winemaking tradition.

It has 8,000 years old trandition of winemaking.

For us, most important is the quality consumer, your people in Hong Kong, you know how to taste wine.

We have many professional sommeliers and Horeca presenters, restaurants, bars and beautiful wine shops, so I think for us, most important is to have a good quality customer, knowledgeable enthusiasts of the wine.

This year's expanded "Global Spirts Zone" brings together brands from 17 countries and regions, alongside popular options like white and red wines.

For those craving for a cocktail, an "AI Bartender Machine" can help craft a customised drink.

Ricky Chan, person in charge of an exhibiting firm introduced their machine that can dispense 16 types of liquor and add carbonation, such as sparkling water or tonic water, making a drink in under 20 seconds.

The final day of the event on Saturday will open to members of the public aged 18 or above, with tickets priced at 220 dollars.