It has been proven that the FHM series of exhibitions constantly attract the right profile of trade buyers and key decision makers from around the world and FHM 2009 saw 18,100 visitors making the 4 day exhibition period not only a sourcing ground, but a place to mingle and network with old and new suppliers and customers. Here's a breakdown of the sectors from which visitors came from:

- Architect / Interior Designer
- IT /IS Management / EDP / MIS Manager / Lecturer / Academia
- Baker
- Maintenance
- Banquet Manager / Officer
- Managing Director
- Executive Chef
- Operations Manager
- Executive Housekeeper / Housekeeping Department
- Owner
- Financial Controller
- Partner
- Food & Beverage Manager / Buyer
- Pastry Chef / Sous Chef / Chef De Cuisine / Junior Sous Chef / Chef de Partie
- Food Technologist / Dietician
- Proprietor / President / CEO
- Front-Office Manager
- Purchasing
- Furnishing Consultant
- Restaurant Management
- General manager / Resident Manager
- Sales & Marketing Management
- Government Agency
- Security Manager Sommelier
- Hospitality Consultant