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Tuesday, 28 April 2009 |
ISSUE 2 |
The World's Largest Gifts Fair Is On Now in Hong Kong!
| Opening Ceremony |
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From left: Alex Chikalov, General Director of Cobra Co Ltd; Peter McKauge, Managing Director of Australian Merchandise Corporation; Diana Hauerland, CEO of Hauerland s.r.o.; The Hon. Jeffrey Lam, SBS, JP, Chairman of Fair Organising Committee; The Hon. Henry Tang, GBS, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the HKSAR; Fred Lam, Executive Director of HKTDC; Tom Tang, JP, Chairman of The Hong Kong Exporters' Association; Zbigniew Kaczor, Owner & Chairman of Maxim; Junji Hiromori, Chairman & CEO of Hiromori Corporation celebrate the opening of the HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair.
| Magnet for Missions |
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The fair has attracted the presence of 95 buying missions, representing 4,361 companies or 7,396 buyers from 72 countries and regions. The influence that these missions wield on the industry is enormous and their presence at the fair underlines its position as the world's number one gifts event.
HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Raymond Yip (centre) meets with some of the Russian buyers at today¡¦s opening ceremony.
| Hear What Buyers Say
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"If you are going to pick one fair to attend, this is the one because of the large number and quality of exhibitors. As well as sourcing corporate and promotional gifts here, this is also where I get motivation to stay ahead of the market. This fair is very professionally run ¡V right from the on-line sourcing to actually being here."
Peter McKauge, Managing Director, Australian Merchandise Corporation, Australia
"The fair is very good and well organised ¡V I have come here with a view to bringing a delegation of our members next year. Here they can find many new ideas. In addition to visiting as buyers, some of our members may wish to consider exhibiting, too. Spanish gift suppliers can look to other markets such as the Chinese mainland, and this fair in Hong Kong is the place to get a start for that."
Elena Hernández Tormo, Assistant Manager, Promotion Department, Gift Manufacturers and Wholesalers¡¦ Association, Spain
| Opening Cocktail |
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| Hear What Exhibitors Say |
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"The Hall of Fine Designs is very suitable for us because of our creative designs and wide range of corporate gifts and promotions. We come to this fair because it provides a point of contact with our Asian and Middle East customers, where we can meet them face to face and strengthen our relationship; plus we also find new customers here. This show has given us the opportunity to expand our customer base from Europe to a larger area."
Nadia Gabellini, Sales Export Department Manager, BSC ITALIA SPA, Italy
"This is our first time at this gifts show, but we have experience of other HKTDC fairs. We know that we can meet buyers from many markets here, and that the organisation and facilities are very good
¡V we never have any problems."
Haluk Temizer, Manager, Graf Ithalat Ihracat ve Turizm Ltd., Turkey
"We¡¦ve been coming here to promote our paper bags, particularly for OEM business, for almost 10 years. We welcome many different kinds of customers and with this fair being so big we can meet buyers from all over the world, especially Europe, which is our focus."
Calvin Luk, Sales Manager, Kwong Tai Printing Company, Hong Kong
| VIP Tour |
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| What¡¦s On ¡V 28 April |
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| Fair Opening Hours |
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Fair Dates |
Opening Hours |
Buyer Registration Hours |
| 28-29 April (Tue-Wed) |
9am-6:30pm |
8:30am-6pm |
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. |
| The Perfect Package |
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The Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, now being held concurrently at AsiaWorld-Expo, is the perfect partner to the HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair. Now in its fourth year, the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair provides buyers with a great opportunity to source for complementary printing and packaging products. A free shuttle bus service runs between Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and AsiaWorld-Expo during the fairs.
Pick Up / Drop Off Points |
28-29 April |
30 April |
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
AsiaWorld-Expo |
9am-4pm
(every 15 minutes)
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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.
| 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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