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From December 16 to 18, 2025, the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center will host a major cross-industry event—RAFA (RIBA Architecture Festival Asia), held alongside Hotel & Shop Plus Shenzhen. This collaboration between IM Sinoexpo and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will bring together world-renowned architects, designers, hoteliers, and commercial developers in Shenzhen for a landmark celebration of Asian architecture.
The integration of these two premier events underscores Shenzhen’s growing influence as a design capital and commercial innovation hub, offering a unique convergence of ideas and technologies for global industry leaders.
The inaugural?RIBA Asia Pacific Awards?winners will be announced at RAFA. The awards celebrate architects’ talent, visionary design, and the transformative power of architecture across our communities. The shortlisted projects will be showcased through Live Design Reviews with opportunities to hear from the architects.
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RAFA also offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with architects and built environmental professionals at?formal and informal networking sessions and a programme of building tours.
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The RAFA forum brings together over 10 world-leading architects and over 100 Asian design experts, including Pritzker laureates, sustainable architecture advocates, and digital design pioneers. Discussions span urban regeneration, sustainability and
resilience, future commerce, smart spaces — aiming to inspire the industry through cross-disciplinary exchange.
Programme
A three-day symposium?will include panel discussions, keynote talks and workshops and will address current challenges, future opportunities and thrilling innovations that will shape our built environment.
16 – 18 December, 2025
Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center
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DAY 01
Global Architecture Futures?
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Opening Ceremony
Kick off the symposium with high profile keynote talks from global leaders at the Opening Ceremony.
Session 1: Future Frameworks: Innovation in Investment, Development and Policy
Hear from agencies and decision makers who shape the architectural landscape through setting policy frameworks, motivations for funding priorities, and development incentives. The session will consider innovative examples that foster good design and create well-loved places.
Session 2: Future Business: Work Types, Technology, Practice management and Skills
To make the future a better place, Practices need to be ready as businesses. Operating as a successful business is essential to affect change. A development of RIBA’s thought leadership research programme, Horizons report 2034: connecting big picture to skills in practice series, this session will capture insight on the critical issues facing the profession today. We demonstrate the value of great architecture and promote its positive impact on people and our planet. This workshop will act as a live workshop session to inform the research programme.
RIBA Asia Pacific Awards – Live Design Reviews
Make sure to visit any of the ten live design sessions that will celebrate the talent and creativity of the architects on the new RIBA Asia Pacific Awards shortlisted schemes. The awards cover a range of interesting and important themes:
- Social Architecture
- Urban Regeneration
- Sustainability & Resilience
- Adaptive Reuse
- Mixed Use
- Design for Living
- RIBA Member Design Prize
- Future Projects
- Temporary Architecture
- AI Powered Design
Architecture Exhibitions
Explore digital exhibitions revealing the treasures of the RIBA Collections including some of the one million stunning photographs in the RIBA Robert Elwall photograph collection.
Building Stories – Inspiration Hour
Each day of RAFA will close with an inspirational session covering a design or approach that pushes the boundaries of architecture. This session will inspire, challenge and engage the audience with what might be possible for the future of the built environment.
Informal Networking
Day one ends with an informal drinks party to meet new friends and contacts and discuss the events of the day at the Big Bay Area Cocktail party.
Day 2
Future Architecture and The City
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Day two of the symposium includes three high powered panel discussions covering the critical issues for architecture in the urban context now and tomorrow.
Session 1: Technology, AI and Generative Design
Technology, AI and Generative Design provocative talks on emerging technologies like AI and biomaterials, and the infinite possibilities and challenges they offer architects and place makers.
Session 2: Well-being and Resilience: Healthy Human Cities
How does the urban environment impact on health? Speakers will focus on housing, health and density and how Asia vast cities can be retro- fitted to provide a human centric built environment that tackles climate change.
Session 3: Sustainability: Asia ESG with Green Design
Architecture shapes how we live—but equally, how we live shapes architecture. Hearing from speakers who have tackled We cover examples that have made a difference.
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Workshops and panel discussions
If you’re still looking for more inspiration and ideas, then choose from five interactive workshop sessions on a range of compelling topics including:
- The Future of Women in Architecture ‘She is an Architect’
- Shenzhen-Hong Kong Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/\Architecture (UABB)
- Asia 100 Designer
- BIPV/ AI /BIM
- Future Talent of Architecture and Dean’s Education / Academic Forum
Building Stories – Inspiration Hour
Each day of RAFA will close with an inspirational session covering a design or approach that pushes the boundaries of architecture. This session will inspire, challenge and engage the audience with what might be possible for the future of the built environment.
RAFA Gala Dinner and RIBA Asia Pacific Awards ceremony
The in-augural ceremony for these prestigious awards will honour outstanding achievements in architecture, recognising projects that embody innovation, sustainability, and social impact. From groundbreaking urban design to quietly powerful residential work, these awards celebrate the architects shaping the future of our built environment. The night will culminate in an elegant gala dinner, where industry leaders, rising talents, and design enthusiasts come together for a night of inspiration, networking, and celebration.
Day 3
RIBA Architecture Tours
Wrap up with an exclusive programme of architect-led building visits to view the architectural marvels of Shenzhen. Or, if you want more inspiration visit the Connexions show for ideas for world-class interiors and products.
Book Tickets for RAFA
Join us for the RIBA Architecture Festival Asia (RAFA), happening in Shenzhen, China from 16–18 December 2025.
Don’t miss out — browse ticket options and secure your spot now with early bird discounts available until 26 September.
All-access Ticket (16 – 18 Dec)
Including:
- Grand Opening Ceremony
- Symposiums
- Forums
- 10 Live Award Design Reviews
- Inspiration Hour
- RIBA Exhibitions
- Welcome Reception
- Gala Dinner Ticket (17 Dec)
- Local Tours and Building Visits (18 Dec)
Early Bird Rate Discount
￡1000?(tax included)
Discount available until 26 September 2025
Symposium Ticket (16 & 17 Dec)
Including:
- Grand Opening Ceremony
- Symposiums
- Forums
- 10 Live Award Design Reviews
- Inspiration Hour
- RIBA Exhibitions
- Welcome Reception
Early Bird Rate Discount
￡800?(tax included)
Discount available until 26 September 2025
Gala Dinner Ticket (17 Dec)
- Gala Dinner seat
*If you would like to book a Gala Dinner table, please contact us.
Early Bird Rate Discount
￡360?(tax included)
Discount available until 26 September 2025
Ticket Discounts and Eligibility
RIBA?Members & Award Shortlist
10% off all tickets
RIBA?Students
Heavily discounted rates (Limited complimentary tickets available)
RIBA?Chartered Practices
10% off when booking 3 tickets
Award Shortlisted Projects
Minimum one ticket required per shortlisted?project
Partners
Medias
Limited places available!
Join this intellectual storm set to reshape Asia’s skyline—now!
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Why Hotel & Shop Plus is a Must-Attend for Hospitality Professionals?最先出现在Shanghai International Hospitality Design & Supplies Expo。
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In recent years, the hotel and commercial real estate industry has transformed from a high-speed growth stage to a new era of high-quality growth – refined operation and brand premium have become the key to enhancing competitiveness in the hotel industry.
Hotels urgently need to move from functional value to emotional value and social value and attract consumers by providing personalized and differentiated service experiences. Major hotel groups such as IHG, Marriott, Hilton, H World Hotel, Ctrip Hotel, Jinjiang Hotels, etc. actively attract investment through the release of new brands and innovative services; The upgrading of existing markets has become an important trend in commercial investment. With the pace of urban renewal, more and more commercial real estate, commercial offices, and public landscape projects need to be renovated and promoted to meet new market demands.
Certainly, at Hotel & Shop Plus 2025, hotel buyers gathered to explore a wide array of exhibits and procure their desired products. Following the event, some buyers submitted their feedback after visiting the exhibition, expressing their anticipation for returning to the 2026 edition.
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“The Hotel Shop Plus Hosted Buyer Program in Shanghai delivered a productive experience providing efficient meetings with potential business partners within a well-organized tradeshow, proved valuable for hospitality professionals. “
—— Alice Kwek, Director, Pan Pacific Hotels Group
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“I negotiated with 5 Chinese lighting manufacturers known for cost-effective production, large-scale output, and fast delivery. We needed GCC-compliant products with SASO certification, and I was pleased to find many exhibitors capable of meeting these requirements. Their cost-effective, customizable solutions are ideal for our hotel project. “
—— MAZEN ASHQAIR, General Manager, HEAVEN Hotel Development
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“As a two-time exhibitor, HOTEL&SHOP PLUS has helped us connect with potential property owners and supply chain partners, exploring future-ready hotel concepts with strong ROI. The tourism industry’ s growth, combined with the expo team’ s expertise and support, fuels our confidence for next year. We look forward to participating again! I’m grateful to HSP and EAcham for inviting me to this exhibition, where I discovered cutting-edge hotel technologies like smart room controls and energy-saving solutions. These innovations perfectly align with South African resorts’ needs, enhancing guest experiences and operational efficiency. A highly valuable event! “
——Lifang Zhang , Vice President of Greater China Development, IHG
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“This exhibition showcased Hilton’s “Hospitality at Its Best” philosophy and strengthened connections with investors through targeted engagement and industry ecosystem exchanges. The organizer’s strategic layout, smart services, and cross-sector networking boosted brand visibility while delivering key consumer insights for future innovation and strategy. “
—— Baozhu Chen, Vice President of Business Development, Greater China & Mongolia, Hilton Group
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“Hotel & Shop Plus expo was truly an eye opener and transformed how we perceive sourcing and procurement. The range of products showcased and offered presented us with new opportunities to make the most out of our businesses, delivering the best to our customers. Will be back again for more! “
—— Yap LiP Seng, CEO, RJJ Hotels
We look forward to more hotel buyers joining us to exchange insights and collectively drive the advancement of the industry.
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Mark Your Calendars:
2025 Hotel & Shop Plus Shenzhen will take place from 16–18 December 2025 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre. 2026 Hotel & Shop Plus Shanghai will take place from March 31–April 3, 2026, at SNIEC.
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Stay tuned for further event news!
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Join us to create a new platform for business matching!
Shanghai, China – As the hospitality and commercial space industry gears up for another year of innovation and growth, Hotel & Shop Plus 2025 organized by Sinoexpo, stands ready to connect industry professionals with the latest trends and comprehensive solutions. Scheduled for March 31-April 3, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SINEC).
Hotel & Shop Plus serves as a comprehensive platform for professionals in the hotel and commercial space sectors, offering a wide range of products and services from over 2,100 exhibitors. HSP will gather more cooperative partners to move forward, closely link the upstream and downstream resources of the industry, and provide hotel managers, developers, investors, architects, designers, and upstream and downstream purchasers with a steady stream of design inspiration and procurement demand support, helping the industry and companies find the way forward in a complex market environment!
Global Market Opportunities
In 2025, the exhibition attracted a total of 134,953 visitors, including 8,651 international attendees from 124 countries and regions! There were over 500 business matchmaking sessions, with more than 150 exhibitors successfully matched, leading to many securing international cooperation projects and large orders.
To help buyers and suppliers find partners more efficiently and expand their business scope, our dedicated procurement team engages in in-depth pre-event consultations with buyers, providing end-to-end matching services. We meticulously align with your sourcing needs, recommend verified upstream suppliers, and schedule tailored meeting agendas in advance. On-site, you will enjoy exclusive VIP buyer privileges and premium hospitality services for a seamless procurement experience.
In 2026, we aim to write a new chapter by attracting professional buyers from a wide range of industries, including domestic and international hotel management companies, design firms, real estate developers, property management companies, and investors, to facilitate resource matching between supply and demand, achieving efficient and precise connections.
Diverse Exhibition Categories
The exhibition features a diverse range of categories, covering architectural decoration, engineering design, hotel brand boutiques, smart hotels, lighting and intelligent control, hotel supplies and guest room amenities, sanitation, indoor environment. It showcases high-end, environmentally friendly, and innovative materials and products, limitless creative designs, and advanced intelligent management systems and equipment.
HSP is committed to sourcing high-value hotel supplies and construction materials to enhance the guest accommodation experience. We are dedicated to upgrading and transforming hotel projects to meet the demands of modern travelers. Deeply understanding the latest hotel technology and industry trends, we strive to maintain a competitive edge. Additionally, we actively engage in building connections with industry peers, sharing resources, and collectively driving the innovation and development of the hospitality industry.
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Engaging Activities and Networking Opportunities
Relying on the powerful online and offline resources of the Hotel & Shop Plus, Insight and Practice Series Conference has created 80+ activities, including Design Week Shanghai, Hotel Culture Week, Charm of Light, Shop Plus, Shanghai International Future Office Fair, etc. These activities provide a platform for industry experts to share insights, experiences, and the latest design trends.
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Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of Radisson Hotel Don Mueang Bangkok. The hotel is ideally located just minutes away from Don Mueang International Airport and has 89 keys. This new hotel is an addition to Radisson Hotel Group’s expanding portfolio in Thailand, which helps the group strengthen its presence in the Thai capital. The opening of the hotel reflects the group’s confidence in the Thai hotel market and its commitment to providing high – quality accommodation and services to guests in the region.
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In the current context where the construction industry is constantly pursuing innovation, technology, and sustainable development, a highly anticipated event kicked off in Shanghai on March 31, 2025! The grand Press conference of RIBA Architecture Festival Asia & Connexion Shenzhen 2025 was held. Ms. Umi Lyu, Head of Development China of RIBA, Mr.Ken WAI, Global Design Principal of Aedas and Honorary Chairman of the RIBA China Chapter, Mr.?XQ Zhang, Managing Director, IM Sinoexpo, and other industry bigwigs participated in this event as guests. Representatives from enterprises such as BDP, Woods Bagot, Chapman Taylor, ARUP, Foster and Partner, SPARK, Daniel Statham Studio, RIOS, GN Design, Tianhua, LACIME Architects, Moshing studio, Fuksas, RSHP, Tongji University, Glodon Company Limited, Chongqing Hengya Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd., ?Dongpeng Engineering, Dasso Bamboo Industry etc. , gathered here to jointly discuss the future of Asian architecture.
During the ceremony’s speech segment, Dr. Valerie Vaughan-Dick, CEO of RIBA, shared RIBA’s outlook on the future of Asian architecture via a video. In the video, she said:
“The RIBA Architecture Festival Asia (RAFA) is our flagship event in the region this year. It is not only a celebration of architecture but also a response to the dynamic and fast-evolving landscape of Asia.
At RAFA, we will delve into the transformative power of innovation, technology, and sustainability. These three pillars are not just themes—they are the driving forces that will redefine the future of architecture. Through discussions, exhibitions, and collaborations, RAFA will showcase how innovation can break boundaries, how technology can revolutionise design and construction, and how sustainability can shape a resilient and equitable future for our cities.
This is more than an event; it’s a movement to inspire actionable change and set a new standard for architectural excellence in Asia and beyond.
The combination of RIBA’s global influence and IM Sinoexpo’s deep local expertise and resources is a powerful alliance. Together, we bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, and we are confident that this partnership will be the foundation of RAFA’s success.
I’m confident that this marks the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership. Let us look forward to a future filled with remarkable architectural achievements and positive change across Asia’s architectural landscape.
Mr.?XQ Zhang, Managing Director, IM Sinoexpo, stated in his speech:
Today’s conference marks not only the announcement of the RIBA Architecture Festival Asia (RAFA) and the launch of the 2025 Connexion Shenzhen, but more importantly, the official establishment of strategic cooperation between RIBA and IM Sinoexpo. As a globally authoritative academic institution in architecture, RIBA possesses profound expertise and extensive influence in advancing architectural innovation, technological applications, and sustainable development. Meanwhile, IM Sinoexpo, as China’s leading exhibition organizer, has been consistently dedicated to facilitating cross-industry exchanges and collaborations through its exhibition platforms over the years. We firmly believe this powerful alliance between RIBA and IM Sinoexpo will bring unprecedented opportunities and transformative changes to Asia’s architectural industry.
The 3rd Connexion Shenzhen will grandly open at Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center (Baoan) on December 16, 2025.The 2025 RAFA will be held concurrently at the same venue.With an expected exhibition area of 300,000 square meters, the event is projected to attract over 3,000 exhibitors and 200,000 domestic and international visitors. Notably, the architecture engineering and building materials design section will assemble leading industry players including building material suppliers, engineering design firms and innovative technology enterprises, showcasing cutting-edge achievements ranging from green building materials and intelligent construction to sustainable design, thereby providing advanced technological solutions for the architectural sector.
We are confident that through the joint efforts of RIBA and IM Sinoexpo, RAFA will emerge as a distinguished hallmark of Asia’s architectural industry, contributing significantly to the sustainable development of global architecture.
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In today’s world, we face pressing challenges—rapid urbanisation, climate change, and resource scarcity are reshaping the way we design and build.Here in Asia, these issues are particularly urgent. However, with challenges come opportunities.Technologies such as Al, big data, and smart construction are transforming our industry, offering new ways to innovate and create.
Since the RIBA China Office was established in 2020, we have closely observed the changes in our industry.We have actively collaborated with local partners,promoted the internationalisation of China’s architectural community, and celebrate the remarkable talent of architects across Asia.
This year, RAFA brings an even broader platform for architects, designers, and industry leaders to connect.Together, we can exchange ideas, drive innovation, and explore solutions that align design with technology, sustainability, and climate action. Let’s continue to collaborate and use architecture not only to inspire butto shape a sustainable, inclusive future for generations to come.
The climax of the press conference was the launch ceremony of the strategic cooperation between RAFA and IM Sinoexpo (Sinoexpo Informa Markets). Ms. Umi Lyu, Head of Development China of RIBA, Ken WAI, Global Design Principal of Aedas, Honorary Chair of RIBA China Chapter, and Mr.?XQ Zhang, Managing Director, IM Sinoexpo, took the stage as representatives. Representatives from many attending architectural and design enterprises also came on stage together to witness this important moment. Amidst the applause of the audience, the two parties completed the signing, jointly opening a brand-new chapter in the Asian architectural community. This cooperation will integrate resources from all parties, bringing more opportunities and possibilities to the Asian construction industry. It is believed that the future Asian architectural market will be invigorated with new vitality due to this cooperation!
Subsequently, Ms. Umi Lyu, Head of Development China of RIBA, gave a detailed introduction to the planning and highlights of the RAFA, making the guests present full of anticipation for this grand event to be held in Shenzhen in December 2025. Ms. Umi Lyu stated that the RAFA will focus on “innovation, technology, and sustainability”, bringing together global wisdom to explore new paths for the transformation and upgrading of the construction industry driven by scientific and technological innovation. Through intelligent architectural design and construction, it will inject wisdom and vitality into future cities, help address various challenges in the process of urbanization, and jointly create a better living environment for humanity.
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About Hotel & Shop Plus
Hotel & Shop Plus is China’s leading trade show catering to hospitality and commercial space industry. Serving as one-stop sourcing platform for hotels, restaurants, clubs, retail shops, shopping malls and other commercial properties, the mega event enjoys various exhibit categories from hotel and commercial space construction and operation, including hotel supplies, smart hotels, hotel franchising, building decoration, engineering design, lighting, smart office, sunshade materials, etc. By presenting the latest products and innovative brands, Hotel & Shop Plus is leading the way in construction and operation of hotels and commercial projects.
For Booth Inquiry, please contact Jade Liao via email at?jade.liao@imsinoexpo.com.
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From?March 31 to April 3, Hotel & Shop Plus 2025 has achieved a successful conclusion in SNIEC, Shanghai. As?China’s?leading trade show, it has been devoted to hospitality and commercial space for more than 30 years. This event aims to be built as one-stop sourcing platform for the construction and operation of hotels and commercial space.
A Global Hospitality Marketplace
Spanning 210,000 sqm, the exhibition attracted 1,482 exhibitors and 134,953 professional visitors, covering the entire supply chain from building materials, smart hotel, lighting & intelligent controls, office space, hotel supplies, cleaning and maintenance. Notably, this year’s exhibition saw a record-high number of international attendees on-site with 8,651 overseas visitors from 124 countries and regions—led by Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, the Philippines, India, Australia, and Vietnam. Their presence not only added a strong international atmosphere to the exhibition but also further enhanced its global influence.
High-Impact Forums & Elite Speakers
Over 90 high-end forums and professional events were held concurrently during the exhibition, including the ‘Ecology & Coexistence’ China International Building & Interior Design Forum, featuring Joris Angevaare, Partner of HBA; Mark Eacott, Founder of Ennismore; Eric W. Tsay, Founder of Studio STAY; and Shanshan Qi, Founder of STUDIO QI ARCHITECTS. They explored cases of sustainable design applied in urban renewal, resort lifestyles, eco-integrated construction, and other fields.
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Additionally, at the China International Lighting Design Forum, Martin Klaasen, Managing Partner of Nulty; Emmanuel Clair, CEO of Light Cibles; Uno Lai, Founder of ULDA; Wanjun Bai, General Manager of Bamboo Lighting Design; and Sony Wang, President of BPI, shared their unique insights on lighting. The session attracted over 300 industry experts and attendees for lively on-site interaction and discussion. Other highlights included the?LIV Hotel Design Summit,?Hotel Mockup Room Show, Hotel Uniform Show, and the 2025 Hotel Procurement Forum, among other exciting events.
Global Connections & Major Deals
The fair facilitated?500+ matchmaking sessions, connecting?150+ exhibitors?with?100+ global buyers?from France, Canada, Brazil, and beyond, securing exciting cooperative projects and large orders, leaving both exhibitors and buyers?highly satisfied with the fruitful outcomes.
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Mark Your Calendars:
2025 Hotel & Shop Plus Shenzhen will take place from 16–18 December 2025 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre. 2026 Hotel & Shop Plus Shanghai will take place from March 31–April 3, 2026, at SNIEC.
Stay tuned for further event news! Explore more, visit our website：
About Hotel & Shop Plus
Hotel & Shop Plus is China’s leading trade show catering to hospitality and commercial space industry. Serving as one-stop sourcing platform for hotels, restaurants, clubs, retail shops, shopping malls and other commercial properties, the mega event enjoys various exhibit categories from hotel and commercial space construction and operation, including hotel supplies, smart hotels, hotel franchising, building decoration, engineering design, lighting, smart office, sunshade materials, etc. By presenting the latest products and innovative brands, Hotel & Shop Plus is leading the way in construction and operation of hotels and commercial projects.
For Booth Inquiry, please contact Jade Liao via email at jade.liao@imsinoexpo.com.
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167-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in the historical district of Shaoxing, Zhejiang
CHICAGO (MARCH 5, 2025)?–?Hyatt Hotels Corporation?(NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Shaoxing Keqiao, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, further expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint in China. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design and 24/7 conveniences to help guests seamlessly transition from work to relaxation.
Hyatt Place Shaoxing Keqiao is a short drive to both Shaoxing Station and Shaoxing North Train Station. The hotel’s prime location is nestled near the world’s leading textile trading center, China Light Textile City, and famed historical spots such as Keyan Scenic Area, Keqiao Ancient Town, and large indoor entertainment complex, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World, making the hotel an ideal choice for both business travelers and tourists seeking a blend of modern comforts and historical allure.
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Hilton Group has opened over 800 hotels in China.
On this day in 2025, Hilton Group announced that its number of hotels opening in China has exceeded 800.
This is the second time in less than half a year that it has broken its “China speed” after reaching the milestone of opening 700 hotels in August 2024. Currently, one out of every three hotel rooms under construction in China belongs to Hilton Group, and on average, a new hotel opens in less than 2.5 days. The top 10 brands operated by Hilton Group in China cover four categories: luxury, full-service, lifestyle, and selected services, covering more than 250 destinations, meeting the diverse accommodation needs of consumers in different travel scenarios.
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Building & Interior Design Forum
Entering 2025, the focus of the hotel industry is also quietly changing. Customer experience, operational efficiency, and spatial design are gradually completing the restructuring of the entire industry in the process of refinement. How to use design to create a symbiotic experience in the hotel ecosystem is an urgent issue that the hotel industry needs to deeply consider in 2025.
In this context, the 2025 China International Building & Interior Design Forum will be launched soon. This year’s forum will be themed “Ecological Coexistence and Integration”, bringing together international first-line design masters, the most active architects and designers in China, as well as representatives of large real estate development groups and hotel management companies and other elites from all walks of life. They will cross national borders and fields, engage in a fascinating interdisciplinary dialogue, and jointly explore the future development path of the hotel industry!
As a star event under the Hotel & Shop Plus Shanghai, the China International Building & Interior Design Forum has always focused on the development of the real estate, hotel and commercial space design industry. In recent years, it has had the honor of inviting international design masters such as Bill Bensley, Tony Chi, Ed Ng, Piero Lissoni, Rob Wagemans to give keynote speeches. It has also attracted star rated hotel groups such as Marriott, InterContinental, Gensler, SOM, HBA, CCD and first-class design companies to share the latest examples and design concepts of commercial engineering projects such as complexes and hotel.
Chris Godfrey is an award-winning Chartered Architect of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Chris graduated from the Glasgow School of Art and has over 25 years of experience, with highly acclaimed design works.
Chris’s career began with McDowell + Benedetti and Seth Stein Architects. He was passionate about combining architecture and interior design in residential design and established his first design studio, Scape Architects, at the age of 29, which gained international recognition. Afterwards, he joined the renowned high-end residential design studio 1,508 London as its founding creative director, and later established HBA’s highly successful residential division in 2014. In 2022, Chris was promoted to co-CEO of HBA.
Ennismore was founded by entrepreneur Sharan Pasricha in 2011 and formed a joint venture with Accor Group in 2021 to create a new autonomous entity. In 2022, Ennismore will expand its business into the lifestyle and leisure sector, including 17 brands and 2 independent catering groups. Currently, it has a total of 160+open hotels (with over 100 more in preparation) and 500+restaurants and bars.
In 2018, Mark came to Dubai from Los Angeles and joined Ennismore Lifestyle Hotel Group as Vice President of Global Design, co leading Ennismore’s global design team with Charlie North. As the link and link between Ennimore brand and regional design teams, he is responsible for providing hotel design tone and developing Ennimore brand design and product strategies, ensuring that these brands are both forward thinking and faithful to their unique brand DNA and purpose. This time, he will publicly showcase the design of his hotel brand for the first time in China.
Eric W.Tsay holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University in New York City and is conducting post master’s research at the Interactive Media Institute at the Imperial College of the Tisch Arts at New York University.
He specialized in architecture and interior design for top-level clients during his nearly 20 years in New York. Later, he established Studio Stay in Beijing, specializing in interior and artistic design for luxury five-star hotels, high-end villas, and clubs.
In recent years, the design works created by Eric W.Tsay have won international mainstream awards and been published in magazines and online media. His representative works include the art and design of the Regent Hotel in Chongqing and the Regent Hotel in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam DoubleTree by Hilton Taipei、 Representative figures in contemporary luxury hotel design, such as the renovation of InterContinental Suzhou, Hyatt Regency Suzhou, Pullman Kaifeng, and Jianye Only · Theater Hotel, focus on original artistic designs with local cultural context.
Starting from the cultural foundation, excavating the unique historical style language belonging to the project location, transforming it into modern design elements, and cleverly applying them to spatial design, transforming historical and cultural elements into modern decorative language and specific artistic design, the work presents a modern space with cultural significance, which is the representative style of Studio Stay founder Eric W.Tsay.
Ms. Qi Shanshan graduated from Columbia University in the United States with a Bachelor’s degree in Distinction, B.A. in Architecture, and received honors such as PHI BETA KAPPA and CENTENNIAL SCHOLAR, the Lifetime Honors of a Century Scholar. After studying at Harvard University, he obtained a four-year graduate degree in architecture and the PETER RICE Foundation Award. In 2010, he was appointed as the only special research fellow at Harvard University and was sent to RPBW, an architectural firm led by renowned architect Renzo Piano. He participated in the research and design of the Norwegian National Gallery, the global headquarters of Pirelli, and industrial parks. After returning to China, he studied under Pritzker Prize winner Wang Shu and obtained a doctoral degree in architecture. As a special talent, I have been introduced and taught at Zhejiang University, and have served as a graduation design supervisor at the School of Architecture, China Academy of Art until now.
In 2021, Ms. Qi Shanshan was awarded the UNSUNG HERO Special Contribution Award by the International Women’s Pioneer FEMALE FRONTER AWARDS, recognized as one of the 100 Outstanding Women in the Sustainable World, and was invited twice to give TED talks. She was also selected as one of the 20 female architects worldwide.
In 2013, Ms. Qi Shanshan established an independent women’s architecture firm dedicated to reflecting on urban issues in China and rural practices in China, reflecting on how to transcend geographical limitations and bring Chinese culture to the world. She has visited Tibet more than 60 times so far and has been involved in the overall development of the Songtsam Group’s Yunnan Tibet Line since 2016, as well as the planning and design of national lodging projects. The architectural works include the Songtsam Tunnan-Tibet Line series, Annso Hill, Yellow River Suji Feiyiji, Grassland Suji Feiyiji, Qinling Suji, Kongshan Jiutie, Baimi Canteen, Yingpan Three in One School, XPACE Digital Park, etc. The work has won international architectural awards multiple times and has received widespread attention from domestic and foreign media.
At the same time, Ms. Qi Shanshan also serves as a judge for the WAN, a member of the Academic Committee of Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University, a member of the Academic Evaluation Committee of Xi’an Eurasia University, a researcher at the Modern Calligraphy Research Center of China Academy of Art, and a member of the Zhejiang Provincial Political Consultative Conference. She firmly believes that architects must have a strong sense of responsibility and sensitivity; And ultimately, architecture is about finding a ‘just right’ state.
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Mai Chongchaiyo has over 20 years of design experience and is skilled in creating top-notch luxury spaces. He is responsible for the global hotel and catering design project of SLH, a brand under the Steve Leung Design Group Ltd. In 2021, he won the “40 Under 40” award from the A&D Awards.
With his broad international perspective, unique aesthetic sense, and profound understanding of luxury lifestyle, he leads an excellent team with diverse cultural backgrounds, dedicated to creating modern designs that are rich in cultural heritage and highlight brand charm for high-end luxury hotels and diverse dining venues, creating immersive experiences that resonate emotionally.
Mr. Zhang has a global artistic perspective and was born and raised in Bangkok. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in interior architecture from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, he moved to the United States and Asia to accumulate international hotel and catering design experience. He joined internationally renowned design firms such as Wimberly Interiors (WATG), EDG Interior Architecture + Design, and Steelman Partners, and joined our group in 2017. These first-hand experiences of multicultural life enrich his understanding and contemplation of subtle cultural differences and traditions across different regions.
About Hotel & Shop Plus
Hotel & Shop Plus is China’s leading trade show catering to hospitality and commercial space industry. Serving as one-stop sourcing platform for hotels, restaurants, clubs, retail shops, shopping malls and other commercial properties, the mega event enjoys various exhibit categories from hotel and commercial space construction and operation, including hotel supplies, smart hotels, hotel franchising, building decoration, engineering design, lighting, smart office, sunshade materials, etc. By presenting the latest products and innovative brands, Hotel & Shop Plus is leading the way in construction and operation of hotels and commercial projects.
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In recent years, the hotel and commercial real estate industry has transformed from a high-speed growth stage to a new era of high-quality growth – refined operation and brand premium have become the key to enhancing competitiveness in the hotel industry. Hotels urgently need to move from functional value to emotional value and social value, and attract consumers by providing personalized and differentiated service experiences. Major hotel groups such as Marriott, Atour, Jinjiang Hotels, etc. actively attract investment through the release of new brands and innovative services; The upgrading of existing markets has become an important trend in commercial investment. With the pace of urban renewal, more and more commercial real estate, commercial offices, and public landscape projects need to be renovated and promoted to meet new market demands.
Don’t Miss The 2025 Green、International and Intelligent Exhibition！
The 2025 Hotel & Shop Plus brings together over 2,000 exhibiting companies, 130,000 professional buyers, and an exhibition area of 210,000 square meters.
Join Us To Inject Vitality Into Your Brand
The exhibition covers multiple fields such as building materials, engineering design, smart hotels, lighting, hotel supplies, commercial retail, smart office, landscape, shading, etc., showcasing high-end, environmentally friendly, and intelligent materials and products. At the same time, a series of “Exploration Journey of Insight and Practice” activities will be held, inviting professionals from the fields of hospitality, design, commercial real estate, etc. to jointly empower the construction of hotels and commercial spaces.
Policy support for exhibition investment attraction
Brand Market Expansion and Internationalization
Industry exchange and cooperation opportunities
Efficient face-to-face transactions with end buyers
More diverse exhibition content and activities
Hundreds of media partners provide professional coverage
2025 · New Highlights of Design Series Activities
CREDAWARD
HOTEL & SHOP PLUS will add a new design series of activities in 2025, bringing together popular architects, designers, hotel managers, business elites, cleaning experts, and others in the industry at home and abroad to share industry insights. Hundreds of forums, awards, competitions and other themed events will be presented to you, stay tuned!
CREDAWARD – As a comprehensive design award, it gathers outstanding designs from around the world, promotes industry design improvement, promotes the healthy development of the industry ecosystem, and leads the future path of urban development. In 2025, HOTEL & SHOP PLUS has established a strategic partnership with the company and will launch the “DJSER Design Recommendation Zone @ Shanghai” at the Shanghai exhibition site.
The event will gather numerous renowned practitioners in the field of design, and through design recommendations, keynote speeches, and other forms, leverage the rich resources of both parties in hotels, design, commerce, and real estate to empower the industry and create more value.
APDC AWARDS
The 2025APDC International Design Competition Carnival will gather outstanding design agencies and designer representatives from various countries and regions around the world in the fields of architecture, interior, landscape, products, etc., to deeply explore their understanding and expectations of ideal interior spaces. Based on an international macro perspective, it will analyze the current situation and future trends of interior design in the Asia Pacific region.
The Swiss LIV Hotel Design Award, organized by the Farmani Group, will also be announced on site. It is one of the most comprehensive design competitions in the field of hotel design. In 2025, the International Hotel Group and design leaders from home and abroad will gather at the exhibition site to witness the generation and awarding of all LIV Hotel Design Awards.
In addition, the 2024 North American PI Design Awards (Asia Pacific) ceremony will also be held at the exhibition venue!
The North American PI Design Award has the mission of promoting the development of architecture and interior design, with designers from multiple countries including Mexico, Canada, the United States, Guatemala, and China participating globally. It is a recognized design event in the North American and Asia Pacific.
BIM Conference
The BIM Conference, initiated by the Industry and Information Technology Branch of the China Building Decoration Association, has been successfully held for five consecutive sessions since its inception. Its industry conference and building decoration BIM competition have attracted enthusiastic participation from over a thousand units, covering many well-known enterprises and institutions in China’s construction industry.
In 2025, Hotel & Shop Plus reached a strategic cooperation with associations and conferences, where more than 500 experts, scholars, and representatives of architectural decoration enterprises from all over the country gathered together. The conference always adheres to the purpose of promoting industry technological innovation and digital transformation, and practices its mission of the times and sense of social responsibility with practical measures, discussing the theme of “technology construction showcasing decorative wisdom”.
Participating construction companies：
China Decoration Co., Ltd?
China Construction Engineering Group
China Construction First Engineering Group Fifth Construction Co., Ltd
Beijing Architectural Decoration Design Engineering Co., Ltd
Shaanxi Construction Ninth Construction Group Co., Ltd. Decoration Company
Guangdong Provincial Building Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Zhongyi Construction (Group) Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Jinggong Building Decoration Group Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Meijia Decoration Design Engineering Co., Ltd
Guangdong Zhiding Group Co., Ltd
Xingtai Technology Decoration Group Co., Ltd?
Hai Ruilin Construction Co., Ltd
Jiangsu Henglong Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd
Nantong Chengyue Decoration Group Co., Ltd
Decai Group
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More Insight and Practice Series Activities
?Design Activities
China International Building & Interior Design Forum
Hotel & Business Sustainable Design Innovation Forum
CRIDA Award
China International Lighting Design Forum
Top 100 Luxury Homes Design Exhibition
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Hotel Activities
China Hotel Procurement Summit Forum
China International Hotel Brands Innovation Forum
Asia Hospitality and Tourism Forum & China Starlight Awards Ceremony
Hotel Brand Culture Festival
China Hotel Industry Innovation Empowerment Summit Forum
Hotel Uniform Show
Hotel Housekeeping Competition
Hotel & Shop Plus Golden Palace Awards Gala
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Commercial Activities
China Department Store Retail Industry Annual Conference and Business Innovation Summit?
China Shopping Mall Development Forum
China Outlets Development Forum
Future Office Space Trends Forum
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New Trends In Interdisciplinary Integration
At the exhibition, the Hotel Brand Investment and Franchise Zone, Public Space Landscape Engineering Design Zone, Shanghai?Lnternational?Lntelligent?Sun?Shading?&Energy-Efficient?Building?Exhibition, Non-Standard Lodging Procurement Platform, Cultural Tourism Zone, Healing Theme Exhibition, E-Sports Hotel Special Exhibition, Robot Zone, Sleep Theme Zone and other characteristic exhibition areas will take scene innovation as the trend leading direction, driving the application of new ecology in the scene.
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Hotel Brand Investment?and Franchise Zone
Famous hotel brands, B & B brands, design companies, integrated brands, and hotel & commercial space enterprises such as InterContinental, Wyndham, H Hotel Group, Home Inn, Wanda Hotels & Resorts, and New Century Hotel Group showcase real-life mock-up rooms on site, showcasing brand diversity and the latest design concepts, leading the investment and design development trends of hotels and commercial spaces.
Shanghai International Store?Decoration Design and Operation Expo
Under the dual drive of urban renewal and commercial transformation, the creation and operation of commercial spaces have become the focus of attention for many enterprises. HOTEL & SHOP PLUS has reached a cooperation agreement with the Store Expo, and will jointly hold the Shanghai International Store Decoration Design and Operation Expo (Store Expo) from March 31 to April 3, 2025 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The Expo will focus on the ecological chain of chain store scene services and serve as a connector and accelerator for the entire life cycle of store opening; Promote resource integration and business expansion between upstream and downstream enterprises, and drive innovation and development of the entire industry.
Shanghai?International?Intelligent?Sun?Shading&?Energy-Efficient?Building?Exhibition
The authoritative organization in the exhibition and sunshade industry, the Building Sunshade Materials Branch of the China Building Decoration and Decoration Materials Association, has reached a consensus to introduce the Shanghai International Intelligent Sun Shading & Energy-Efficient Building Exhibition to be held simultaneously with the HOTEL & SHOP PLUS exhibition, integrating high-quality resources from both sides, providing greater exhibition space for the sunshade industry, promoting more exchanges and business opportunities between industries, and jointly assisting the steady development of the sunshade industry.
Shanghai International?Public Space Landscape?Engineering Design Exhibition
As of the first half of 2024, the landscape design market in China has exceeded 353.8 billion yuan, demonstrating a vibrant growth momentum; the landscaping industry has also achieved new breakthroughs in 2024, with a market size of 1018 billion yuan. The exhibition invites landscape engineering design suppliers such as plants, stone, lighting, and landscape scene suppliers to showcase the entire supply chain from design, construction, to post maintenance, and jointly interpret “This is a new fashion of urban life”.
Product Categories
The exhibition has expanded and improved within the original “Hotel & Shop” dual core ecosystem, expanding into the “Office & Public” zone. The exhibits are diverse and rich, covering multiple fields such as building materials, engineering design, smart hotels, lighting, hotel supplies, commercial retail, smart office, landscape architecture, and clean operation and maintenance. Showcase high-end, environmentally friendly, new materials and products, creative designs, advanced intelligent management systems and equipment.?
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About Hotel & Shop Plus
Hotel & Shop Plus is China’s leading trade show catering to hospitality and commercial space industry. Serving as one-stop sourcing platform for hotels, restaurants, clubs, retail shops, shopping malls and other commercial properties, the mega event is consisted of 8 sub-shows spanning exhibit categories from architectural decoration, engineering design, lighting, intelligent products to hotel amenities, furniture, cleaning, facility management, smart retail and franchise. By presenting the latest products and innovative brands, Hotel & Shop Plus is leading the way in construction and operation of hotels and commercial projects.
For Booth Inquiry, please contact Jade Liao via email at?jade.liao@imsinoexpo.com.
Claim your free pass at?here.
Massive Highlights In Hotel & Shop Plus 2025！最先出现在Shanghai International Hospitality Design & Supplies Expo。
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