Creativity Shines at World's Largest Gifts Fair, Fueling Fresh Ideas for Success
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Creativity Shines at World's Largest Gifts Fair
Fueling Fresh Ideas for Success
The Opening Day of the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair 2015 was a hugely busy day for more than 4,200 exhibitors and the buyers who came from all over the world to see the latest products. The day ended on a high note with a cocktail reception. It gave everyone the chance to relax, seek out acquaintances and exchange greetings.
From left: Vincent Wong, Founder of Nu Design Ltd; Lawrence Tong, Managing Director of Gianna Co Ltd; Wendy Lo, HK General Chamber of Commerce; Brian Sun, CEO of Technical (HK) Manufacturing Limited; Ivan Ting, Chairman of The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association; The Hon Jeffrey Lam, Chairman of the Fairs' Organising Committee; The Hon Tam Yiu-chung, Member of the Legislative Council; Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Cliff Sun, Executive Director of Kin Hip Metal & Plastic Fty Ltd; Alfred Lin, The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce; Lachu Ramchand Vaswani, The Indian Chamber of Commerce HK; and CL Lam, Creative Director of green & associates (HK) Ltd led the toast to celebrate the success of the fair.
VIP tour
Celebrating 30 years of success
Take the chance to visit the “Celebrating 30 Years of Success” display, located at Hall 1B entrance. You will find a fascinating showcase of gift items from different eras, along with a photo presentation.
Hear what loyal exhibitors say “Being the manufacturer of high-end giftware, Winko has been participating into the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair for over two decades. This has been the most important platform for us. Not only does it connects us to the old acquaintances, but also enables us to get new orders. Over the years, we’ve enhanced the quality of our products, in terms of design and function. We’ve also been making use of the platform to introduce our products to new customers, especially those from the emerging markets, like India, South America and the Philippines. As a strong supporter of the fair for years, we are happy to receive the Appreciation Certificate from the HKTDC.” Anita Lai, Marketing Executive, Winko International Products Limited, Hong Kong (Booth: 1D-A01)
“Our company offers a myriad of products, ranging from baby accessories, items for toddlers, travel products, bags to tea products. Having participated into the Hong Kong Gift and Premium Fair for over a dozen of years, we are pleased to see more new clients keep coming in at the show every year, especially those high end buyers from the advanced economies, as well as emerging buyers from South East Asia, South America such as Chile. We also meet regular clients at the fairground and they tend to place order on site. As the tourism industry is growing, more buyers look to source travel products, such as backpack, neck pillow. Lawrence Tong, Managing Director, Gianna Company Ltd., Hong Kong (Booth: CH-J01)
Spotlight on design
The Smart Gifts Design Awards, organised by The Hong Kong Exporters' Association, aims at facilitating creativity and driving innovations among design talents. The year, the Awards has attracted 433 entries and the Awards Presentation Ceremony was held at the cocktail reception. Seize the chance to catch a glimpse of the winning products at Hall 5C-A23 during the fair period.
Gold award winners of Corporate Group
Corporate promotional gifts
TRIO by Wah Fook Holdings Ltd.
Consumer gifts: for home
I OPENER by P.S.L. LTD
Consumer gifts: for workplace
Slab Notebook by Tai Shing Diary Ltd.
Consumer gifts: for leisure
Berry cat family by KITYICAT CREATION
Consumer gifts: occasional gifts
Aurora Jar Candle, fragranced with Twin Flower by The Candle Company
What’s On - 29 April (Wed) 11am-12:15pm
Buyer Forum on “Business Opportunities in the US and the Chinese Mainland Markets”
Product Launch Area,
Hall 1D
2pm-3pm
Seminar on “Safety Compliance, Certification and Credit Risk Management”
Product Launch Area,
Hall 1D
2:30pm-4pm
Seminar on “How e-Tools Unlock Your Business Potential”
Meeting Rooms N106-108
2pm-5pm
Happy Hour
hktdc.com Oasis, Hall 5C
Student division UniBlock by Pang Ka Yu, Joletta; Lam Tsz Yan, Lam Chi; Poon Chun Hei, Martin, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Creative individual Soleslippers by Tony Chan, Chin Ho
Hear what winners say “I have been designing artisanal optical frames, eyeglasses and fashion spectacles for years. Two brands, namely, Absolute Vintage and Mils, were developed so far. With the idea of combining function with fashion, I submitted my Mils reading glasses to the Consumer Gifts: Accessory Gifts category of the Hong Kong Smart Gifts Design Awards and finally won the Gold Award. Thanks to the event, all winners become the foci of attention in the Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair. We meet with the press during the show and such free publicity is good for our business. After posting the media coverage on the social media, it was noted with congratulations by my clients. Overseas buyers also made enquiries on my award-winning design.” Bengogh Chung, Designer, Eyepopper Design Limited
“Last year I was a student participating in the Hong Kong Smart Gifts Design Awards and became one of the finalists in the Conceptual Group. This year, I have started my own company Yandes Studio and joined the Consumer Gifts: Accessory Gifts category of the competition. Being one of the awardees, I have gained more media exposure during the course of the Fair. More importantly, winners are given the chances to join the business matching session lined up by the HKTDC. So far I am arranged to meet buyers from Beijing and Taiwan. During the fair, I also look to crack open markets in South East Asia which are more accessible to Hong Kong brands.“ Yan Lam, Designer, Yandes Studio
Stroll down to these zones for more innovative products
I Accessories - latest tech gadgets always go with innovative accessories. Come and see the bumper selection on offer
(Hall 3F)
Isle of Originality features chic and amusing products which are originally designed in Hong Kong in a modern setting (Hall 1E)
Avenue of Inspiration showcases products by young entrepreneurs (Level 4 Mezzanine)
More new ideas can be found at Treasure Hunt (Convention Hall)
World Adapter PRO+ USB by SKROSS WorldConnect AG
Booth: 3F-G27
Key product trend: Sustainability
At the seminar, Marion Gerritsen, Editor of Giftguide Magazine and Paris Dennett, Marketing Manager of Australian Gifts and Homeware Association shared sustainable product design in gifts in Australia; while Prudence Mak, Founder & Creative Director of Chocolate Rain highlighted the growing importance of the green element in product innovation.
Business opportunity: Licensing
HonavBrasil, Huajiang Culture Group is a Licensee of Rio Olympics 2016. It’s Chief Executive Officer, Yubo Xu shared the business opportunities for Olympics.
Food for thought
International journalists were on the go early with a breakfast briefing. They heard about Hong Kong’s gifts industry, market prospects and got the chance to talk one-on-one with selected exhibitors.
Hear what buyers say
“This is my first visit to the Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair. I feel amazed to see the world’s largest fair of its kind where exhibitors from around the globe congregate under one roof. Strolling around the fairground, I have the chance to see a lineup of trendy products which attract eyeballs. Some interesting lifestyle products hold my attention, and I have spotted some potential suppliers here. In the business matching session, I meet with four local exhibitors and one Australian company which are selling eco-products and electronic accessories. In the past, we mainly source in Germany and Japan. But after the Hong Kong trip, we may rethink our strategy to see if part of the sourcing budget can be shifted to Hong Kong.“
Jae Hoon Park, Processed Foods, Partner, Sinsegae Department Store, Korea
“Headquartered in Dubai, Vertex Trading is the market leader of promotional and corporate gifts in the community of UAE and we are the sole agent of many internationally renowned brands in the Middle East. From the past decade till now, we have been visiting the Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair annually to source new items from a diverse range of exhibitors from around the globe. This year I have spotted some exciting products like Bluetooth chargers, power banks and USB memory sticks at the fairground. With an international presence at the show, we meet with high-end exhibitors from Germany, Belgium, France, Spain and Netherlands who provide us with good quality of branded products. We also build business contacts with exhibitors from Hong Kong, mainland China, Malaysia and Thailand, for we buy customized products and promotional items from them. The event is also a good platform for us to maintain relationship with our regular suppliers by talking face to face.” Sufiyan Gaima, Operations, Vertex Trading LLC, Premium & Corporate Gifts, Dubai
“We are running an online retailing store eCart with markets across the entire Middle East and Africa. This is our first time to visit the Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair and we are very impressed with the scale of the show and the quality of the exhibits. At the fairground, the “Design Village ” showcases many of new innovative products that are never seen before. We have participated in a string of business matching sessions and are happy to see many novelty products, like multi-purpose hand gloves, resin pots with water control features. We also take home with some samples of electronic walkers, portable WiFi speaker and battery car jumper. In a nutshell, the event is packed with new ideas and provides us with an unparalleled eye opening experience.” Peshvinkumar Rameshbhai Patel, Hazel Trading LLC, UAE
Hear what exhibitors say
“Prime Success Enterprises Limited runs different lines of business, ranging from handbags, hats & Caps, household products to pet supplies. Having been a long term exhibitor of the Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair since 1997, we successfully got many OEM orders from the show. Last year, we went further to gain more exposure by introducing our new pet brand Coco-JoJo, as that segment has been growing and thriving. We were able to conclude some deals after the show. This year we have made our comeback with our newly patented non-inflatable pool for pets which can stand upright without pumping air in. Our new product grabs buyers' attention and some buyers from Japan, Spain and some other European countries have already made enquires on sample orders. One earnest Dutch buyer even expressed her interest in carrying our brand in her home country. Obviously, there is a shift of demand from OEM products to branded products.”
Sidney Yu, Director, Prime Success Enterprises Limited, Hong Kong (Booth 5G-A22)
“We specialise in producing heat-proof ceramic pots and mainly target customers from the Asian markets. This is our first participation in the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and the result is remarkably good. The fair is an international hub which provides us with a chance to reach out more new customers. In the first two days at the fair, we have met a lot of potential buyers and already started negotiation with some of them from Japan and Singapore. A longtime client from Hong Kong reached us at the fairground and placed an order valued over 3 million RMB. We’ll definitely consider our comeback next year.” Fan Qi Hua, General Manager, Jingdezhen J.B Porcelain Development Co., Ltd., Chinese mainland (Booth: 3C-F26)
- Benny Wong, Senior Technical Manager Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre
- John Wong, Assistant Technical Development Manager, SGS (Hong Kong) Limited
- Jackie Kwan, Senior Manager, Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation
- Raymond Leung, Vice President, Sales, Cherrypicks
- Raymond Yeung, Senior Sales Manager, PEC
- Peter Yim, Executive Director, Business Clients Segments, Hong Kong
- Mark Chan, Director of SMB, Channel and SP, PayPal Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea
Free gifts especially for YOU
You can pick up a free gift while checking out the latest and hottest gifts and premium items. Simply collect three different stamps from any three of the six stamp counters, and then redeem your gift from any one of the designated gift redemption counters.
The free gifts are sponsored by exhibitors from the Hall of Fine Designs (available while stocks last).
Stamp counters
Gifts redemption counter
Hall 1C , Grand Foyer , Halls 3C-D, Level 4 Mezzanine, Halls 5B-C, Halls 5F-G
Local buyers may also receive a “Magic Glass Set” by presenting this print out, your business card and buyer badge at two separate Souvenir Redemption Stamp Collection Counters in Grand Hall and Hall 5F, and collect your souvenir at the Visitor Promotion Counter in Convention Hall. You must visit all three above-mentioned locations in person to be entitled for the souvenir. First come first served. One gift per buyer. In case of disputes, the decision of HKTDC is final and binding.
Lucky draw for buyers
Visit Grand Hall, Hall 3G, Mezzanine 4, Hall 5E, Hall 5G to Win Fabulous Prizes!
- Each winner will be contacted individually via the provided contact details.
- Winners are required to present their ticket stub, personal identity document and buyer admission badge to the Organiser for prize redemption.
*Trade Promotion Competition Licence No. 45036
Maximize your sourcing
The concurrent Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair at AsiaWorld-Expo presents printing & packing products, services, equipment and consumables and post-press logistics services, all of which are important to the gift and premium sector. There are frequent and free-of-charge shuttle buses transporting participants between the two venues. Click here for detail.
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“Being the manufacturer of high-end giftware, Winko has been participating into the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair for over two decades. This has been the most important platform for us. Not only does it connects us to the old acquaintances, but also enables us to get new orders. Over the years, we’ve enhanced the quality of our products, in terms of design and function. We’ve also been making use of the platform to introduce our products to new customers, especially those from the emerging markets, like India, South America and the Philippines. As a strong supporter of the fair for years, we are happy to receive the Appreciation Certificate from the HKTDC.”
“Our company offers a myriad of products, ranging from baby accessories, items for toddlers, travel products, bags to tea products. Having participated into the Hong Kong Gift and Premium Fair for over a dozen of years, we are pleased to see more new clients keep coming in at the show every year, especially those high end buyers from the advanced economies, as well as emerging buyers from South East Asia, South America such as Chile. We also meet regular clients at the fairground and they tend to place order on site. As the tourism industry is growing, more buyers look to source travel products, such as backpack, neck pillow. 
Aluminium hand- hammered boxes
“This is my first visit to the Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair. I feel amazed to see the world’s largest fair of its kind where exhibitors from around the globe congregate under one roof. Strolling around the fairground, I have the chance to see a lineup of trendy products which attract eyeballs. Some interesting lifestyle products hold my attention, and I have spotted some potential suppliers here. In the business matching session, I meet with four local exhibitors and one Australian company which are selling eco-products and electronic accessories. In the past, we mainly source in Germany and Japan. But after the Hong Kong trip, we may rethink our strategy to see if part of the sourcing budget can be shifted to Hong Kong.“ 
“Headquartered in Dubai, Vertex Trading is the market leader of promotional and corporate gifts in the community of UAE and we are the sole agent of many internationally renowned brands in the Middle East. From the past decade till now, we have been visiting the Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair annually to source new items from a diverse range of exhibitors from around the globe. This year I have spotted some exciting products like Bluetooth chargers, power banks and USB memory sticks at the fairground. With an international presence at the show, we meet with high-end exhibitors from Germany, Belgium, France, Spain and Netherlands who provide us with good quality of branded products. We also build business contacts with exhibitors from Hong Kong, mainland China, Malaysia and Thailand, for we buy customized products and promotional items from them. The event is also a good platform for us to maintain relationship with our regular suppliers by talking face to face.” 
“We are running an online retailing store eCart with markets across the entire Middle East and Africa. This is our first time to visit the Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair and we are very impressed with the scale of the show and the quality of the exhibits. At the fairground, the “Design Village ” showcases many of new innovative products that are never seen before. We have participated in a string of business matching sessions and are happy to see many novelty products, like multi-purpose hand gloves, resin pots with water control features. We also take home with some samples of electronic walkers, portable WiFi speaker and battery car jumper. In a nutshell, the event is packed with new ideas and provides us with an unparalleled eye opening experience.”
“Prime Success Enterprises Limited runs different lines of business, ranging from handbags, hats & Caps, household products to pet supplies. Having been a long term exhibitor of the Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair since 1997, we successfully got many OEM orders from the show. Last year, we went further to gain more exposure by introducing our new pet brand Coco-JoJo, as that segment has been growing and thriving. We were able to conclude some deals after the show. This year we have made our comeback with our newly patented non-inflatable pool for pets which can stand upright without pumping air in. Our new product grabs buyers' attention and some buyers from Japan, Spain and some other European countries have already made enquires on sample orders. One earnest Dutch buyer even expressed her interest in carrying our brand in her home country. Obviously, there is a shift of demand from OEM products to branded products.”
“We specialise in producing heat-proof ceramic pots and mainly target customers from the Asian markets. This is our first participation in the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and the result is remarkably good. The fair is an international hub which provides us with a chance to reach out more new customers. In the first two days at the fair, we have met a lot of potential buyers and already started negotiation with some of them from Japan and Singapore. A longtime client from Hong Kong reached us at the fairground and placed an order valued over 3 million RMB. We’ll definitely consider our comeback next year.”
Don't forget to collect your FREE copies of the HKTDC Gifts & Premium fair, the official magazines include the fair’s full exhibitor list, fair information and floor plan. Available at the Buyer Registration Counters, HKTDC Buyer Centre and Information Centres, while stocks last! 
Enjoy cash savings, discount offers and complimentary drinks offered by local restaurants, sightseeing tour and shopping outlets with the ‘HKTDC Trade Fair Privilege Coupons’!
