Dear Exhibitors,
Security Measures Against Thefts and Losses at the Fair
As part of our continuing effort to improve security measures against potential thefts and losses of exhibitors’ goods and displays at the fair, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will put in place the following measures and revised procedures:
- The exhibition halls will be opened for exhibitors 30 minutes before the official opening hour (except for the first exhibition day). Opening hours will be as follows:
| |
For Exhibitors |
For Visitors |
| 20 April 2009 (Mon) |
08:00 |
09:00 |
| 21-23 April 2009 (Tue – Thu) |
08:30 |
09:00 |
- Extra security staff will be deployed in all the halls during daily morning set-up and end of fair move-out periods. As most past incidences of thefts and losses, although few in numbers, had occurred during the set-up and move-out periods, exhibitors are advised to be extra vigilant during these periods.
- Enlarged prints will be used for the booth number on all exhibitors’ badges for easy identification, especially during set-up and move-out periods.
- Large visible warning signs indicating the presence of security cameras will be posted around all exhibition areas as an additional deterrent.
- Curtains for exhibition stands will be provided in the exhibitor check-in kit. Please use the curtains for retaining privacy of your exhibits during non-opening hours periods .
- To facilitate storage of precious exhibits at night from 20-23 April 2009, the Organiser will offer exhibitors overnight storage service. Corresponding circular will be dispatched in March 2009.
- With reference to the recent loss cases reported in the Fairs, the police have advised exhibitors to take measures to prevent laptop computer from being stolen. Some cable locks have been sourced for the laptop computers. These locks will be available for sale at the Business Centre at Hall 1 Concourse.
These measures are designed to improve security against losses and thefts but are by no means full-proof. Therefore, we will continue to rely on your co-operation and vigilance. Exhibitors are also reminded that the responsibilities for ensuring sufficient insurance cover against any losses or damages rest on the exhibitors and not the Organiser.
Thank you for your continuing support and we wish you every success at the forthcoming trade fair.
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
