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Thursday, 30 April 2009 |
ISSUE 4 |
The World's Largest Gifts Fair Ends Today!
| The Biggest Gets Bigger! |
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The largest gifts show in the world has got even bigger - this 2009 edition has played host to a record-breaking number of exhibitors: over 3,900 from 38 countries and regions.
"This is our first time here ¡ª it has been really helpful to us to be in Hall 1 where the stand-out, design-led items have been brought together, and our booth has been very busy. As a young company ¡ª only 16 months old ¡ª our goal here is to promote our brand of trendy, fun gift items and to make contacts."
Jos Reinders, Director, Fiftytwoways Limited, Hong Kong
"We like this fair because we can find customers here from Asia-Pacific that don¡¯t attend shows in other parts of the world ¡ª but we also find American and European customers here, too. Our products have a lot of history ¡ª they are made by the Mayan peoples of Guatemala ¡ª and through the fair we get the opportunity to explain this in detail."
Luis Carlos Monterroso Ochoa, Marketing & Sales Manager, From The Mayan People To You, Guatemala
"MASCAGNI - a family-owned company founded in 1930 - strives to offer products that are unique and fashionable. We achieve this through a combination of our own Italian design and Asian manufacturing. Our main product line is photo frames, but we are enlarging our range to include premium and corporate gifts, such as flash memory products. We've been exhibiting at this fair for three years - here we can meet with buyers from Asia-Pacific who don't attend the European fairs. We've had very good response from Australian buyers this year, for example."
Davide Cervellati, Export Manager, MASCAGNI S.p.A., Italy
"We first attended this show three years ago - we specialise in promotional items so this fair is perfect for us. We always get a good response from buyers here, and we find the organiser very helpful."
Joakim Eriksson, CEO, Sky Crest Europe Ltd., Finland
| Hear What Buyers Say
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"This show is very well organised and you can find innovative products here. I¡¯ve been coming to this event for 10 years ¡ª of the five or six suppliers we use regularly in the Chinese mainland, we found three of them at this show and developed long-term relationships with them."
Muhammed Noufel, CEO & Managing Partner, Al Yasat Gifts & Hotel Supplies, UAE
"We¡¯ve been coming here for many years because we can keep in touch with our suppliers and look for new ones ¡ª we need companies that can produce our own designs. The quality of the suppliers here is good and the staff at the fair are very helpful."
Sergi Derqui, Product Manager, Aramis S.A., Spain
"B2S is part of Thailand¡¯s biggest chain store ¡ª we specialise in books, music and stationery. We want to develop a new product line of trendy gifts, so I¡¯ve come here for the first time to make direct contact with suppliers. I¡¯ve seen many items that would match our style. I¡¯ve found the fair very easy and convenient to visit."
Maturada Rattanakamut, Merchandising Division Manager, B2S Company Limited, Thailand
| Inspirational Talks |
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| ¡°Rejuvenating Ideas in Gifts Design¡± was the fascinating topic of a seminar presented by Prudence Mak, Creative Director, Chocolate Rain Jewelery & Designs, which drew an eager audience looking for inspiration. |
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Kelvin Leung, REACH Specialist, Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Ltd., gives the interested audience his insight on "Latest REACH Compliance ¡ª Your Winning Ticket to Selling in Europe¡± at a well-attended forum. |
| Fair Opening Hours |
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Fair Date |
Opening Hours |
Buyer Registration Hours |
30 April (Thu) |
9am-5pm |
8:30am-4:30pm |
| See What the World Has to Say about the World¡¯s Largest Gifts Event |
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| Each year the HKTDC creates an intensive marketing campaign targeting buyers worldwide to ensure the success of the show. Take a look at the promotional boards at Expo Drive Entrance, Hall 1E, Hall 5, Hall 7 Entrance and Harbour Road Entrance for more details. |
| Even More Sourcing Opportunities |
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 There is a great deal of synergy between the gifts and packaging industries. Visitors to the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair can avail themselves of additional sourcing opportunities with free admission to the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, being held concurrently at AsiaWorld-Expo. A free shuttle bus service runs regularly between HKCEC and AWE for buyers' convenience.
Pick Up / Drop Off Points |
30 April |
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
AsiaWorld-Expo |
9am-1:30pm (every 15 minutes)
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AsiaWorld-Expo
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
11:30am-6:30pm (every 15 minutes) |
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The above service is subject to change at the organiser's discretion and actual traffic conditions.
| Animal Magic Boosts Business! |
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 Pet ownership is increasing in markets around the world - and pet owners are eager to pamper and care for their beloved creatures. World of Pet Supplies, which takes place from 20-23 April 2010 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, taps into this growing market by showcasing a wide range of pet-related products and services, aquatic products, veterinary products and shop fittings & packaging. Pet products are no longer a small, niche sector - they are big business! Ensure you are up to date with this booming category by confirming your attendance at World of Pet Supplies 2010 now.
| Free Magazine |
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Don't forget to collect a FREE copy of the fair's official magazine at the Buyer Registration Counters, HKTDC Integrated Service Centre, hktdc.com Buyers' Lounge, on presentation of your buyer's badge.
| hktdc.com Customised Sourcing Service |
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Now you can locate the right products you need by getting a list of relevant exhibitors with booth numbers and product photos at the fair. Look for this friendly sign.
| Enquiry Contact |
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Customer Service Line: (852) 1830 668
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Rebecca Tse
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department
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