Finance Minister Ahmed Munawar has officially innaugrated the Hotel Asia 2017 Exhibition and International Culinary Challange in a special ceremony held at Dharubaaruge today.

This year’s fair features total 175 participants, both local and international.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the minister stressed the significance of the fair, saying, “The tourism industry of the Maldives is known as one of the top destinations in the world. Thus, we are in need of innovations and technology to advance this industry.”

In addition to the renowned International Culinary Challenge, Hotel Asia also features special seminars, international entities for discussion and exchange of ideas, and a panel of trade industry veterans.

The Hotel Asia Culinary Exhibition 2017 would be held from 18-20 September.