Natural health products, including natural, functional and organic foods, raw ingredients and supply, herbal and Chinese medicine remedies, vitamins and supplements, and natural personal care products, are fast moving into the medical mainstream and in the process generating increasing revenues. Proof of this was seen at last year's hugely successful Natural Products Expo Asia, an inaugural fair that exceeded all expectations. This year, Natural Products Expo Asia is returning to the HKCEC from 3-5 December 2003. The organiser Penton Media is promising more exhibitors, more buyers, and an even richer range of products and activities for participants to enjoy. Though the trend towards healthier lifestyles and natural products is growing throughout Asia, Hong Kong presented itself as the logical destination for this event. As Scott Griggs, Managing Director of Penton Media Asia explains, it's a matter of location and infrastructure. "Retailers from around the world attend our event to learn about, or discover, new 'natural' products, which incidentally make up the fastest-growing sector of both traditional supermarket and specialty retail sales." And why Hong Kong? "Not only does Hong Kong continue to serve as regional base for many multinational companies' buying agents," he explains, "but the facilities on offer at the HKCEC are truly world class and very hard to beat."

Natural Products Expo Asia is a geographical extension of the world's largest natural products event, Natural Products Expo West, held annually in Anaheim, California. The Asian version is supported by a range of national and international organisations promoting natural foods and medicines, and features both raw materials and finished products. Whether food, food supplements, medicine or personal care items, everything on display is the result of the vision that informs the Expo: of a move back to a simpler and more natural relationship with the world around us.

Gone are the days when dining was dependent on limited local fare and one or two cooking styles. Food is now a truly global industry, an internationalism that will be on display from 15-18 July 2003 at the HKCEC with the arrival of HOFEX 2003 - The 10th Asian International Exhibition of Hospitality Equipment, Supplies and Technology, Food and Drink. Bringing together all the sectors involved in creating the perfect hospitality and dining experience, the exhibition will showcase the phenomenal range of quality foodstuffs, equipment and service solutions now available across the industry. With 40 plus major Group Pavilions, along with some 1,800 participating companies from 58 countries and regions, HOFEX 2003 looks set to provide a feast of ideas and opportunities to everyone involved in any sector of this industry. The organiser Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd is expecting over 28,000 visitors to attend and take advantage of this unique occasion. The biennial event, HOFEX is now a HKCEC regular and has established itself firmly as a must go event for industry professionals within the hospitality trade.

Almost anyone doing business finds themselves needing to travel at some point or other, and many top business people are constantly on the move in today's globalised economy. The upcoming Business Travel Expo (25-26 March 2003), now in its second year, is designed to bring together some of the world's leading travel suppliers and help visitors discover the full range of options for the business travellers. The Expo will not only be a real opportunity for businesses to implement consistent, easy-to-use travel policies, but also to reduce their travel costs and go further on increasingly limited travel budgets.

Organised by Europe's largest dedicated business travel event promoter, Centaur Exhibitions, the Expo will cover everything from credit cards to chauffeurs, from car rental to air charter. And a dynamic Conference Programme will bring together key industry experts to advise participants on the latest issues and opportunities in the business travel world.