{"id":7703,"date":"2026-05-06T16:44:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T11:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.lankanewsnetwork.com\/?p=7703"},"modified":"2026-05-06T22:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:16:55","slug":"step-into-the-maldives-market-fham-2026-leads-the-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.lankanewsnetwork.com\/?p=7703","title":{"rendered":"Step into the Maldives market: FHAM 2026 leads the way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Food &amp; Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) 2026 will take place from 7th to 9th September 2026 at the Manhattan Grand Hotel, bringing together global brands, regional suppliers, and key decision-makers from across the hospitality and tourism sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Recognized as the Maldives\u2019 largest and most influential international hospitality exhibition, FHAM continues to serve as a key platform connecting international suppliers with the country\u2019s fast-growing, import-driven tourism industry. With strong demand for food products, hotel supplies, equipment, and service solutions, the event continues to create significant trade and export opportunities for regional markets, including Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>Imran Hassan, Managing Director of CDC Events &amp; Travels, highlighted the significance of the exhibition:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFHAM serves as a strategic B2B platform that connects suppliers with luxury resorts, city hotels, restaurants, caf\u00e9s, catering companies, and tourism institutions. 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