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Wednesday, 29 April 2009 |
ISSUE 3 |
The World's Largest Gifts Fair Is On Now in Hong Kong!
| Celebrating Success |
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Port Cafe was the venue for the Networking Reception, bringing together HKTDC and industry officials, VIP buyers and international media, in a lively, friendly atmosphere. Guests enjoyed snacks and drinks, and got the chance to take part in a lucky draw.
From left: Roy Ying, General Manager, Chamber Services Limited, HKGCC; Benson Pau, Vice-Chairman of The Hong Kong Exporters¡¦ Association; Raymond Yip, Assistant Executive Director of HKTDC; Tom Tang, JP, Chairman of The Hong Kong Exporters' Association; Eddie Leung, Standing Committee Member of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce; L.R. Vaswani, President/CEO of Kavi International Limited.
| Hear What Buyers Say
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"This fair is very good because of all the interesting and new products to see. Here I can also catch up with a lot of my main suppliers ¡V our company likes to develop long-term relationships and it is good to meet face to face. The fair is easy to get around and the fairground and its facilities are very comfortable."
Jürgen Ross, Purchasing Manager, happyROSS GmbH, Germany
"This is my first visit and my impression is very good. NIS is an advertising company with many top Italian and multinational clients ¡V they do not want standard products so I need to find lots of new ideas and this fair can provide that."
Lorenzo Toschi, Owner, NIS sl, Italy
| Hear What Exhibitors Say |
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"Because this fair is the largest gifts show in the world, there is the opportunity to meet with buyers from many markets. We¡¦re particularly targeting Asian buyers with our new brands based on Hong Kong¡¦s heritage ¡V one with a fun twist and the other more serious."
Andrew Au-Yeung, Head of Marketing and Operation, AH-HA Company Limited, Hong Kong
"We exhibited here for the first time last year on the advice of a company from India that had been coming here for many years. We got good results ¡V among the new customers we found customers were those from Japan and Australia."
Naresh Lal Shrestha, Chairman, Bagmati Arts & Handicrafts, Nepal
"We specialise in lighters. Our regular customers frequently visit us here ¡V it¡¦s a good opportunity to meet. Among the buyers we have seen are those from Japan and Russia ¡V the latter is a good new market for us to develop."
Kazuhisa Segawa, Manager, Sarome Co., Ltd., Japan
| Breakfast Briefing |
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Journalists from around the world were treated to a briefing on the gifts industry from a Hong Kong perspective from HKTDC and The Hong Kong Exporters' Association executives and a member of the Fair Organising Committee over a breakfast on Tuesday. They also got the opportunity to network with representatives from several of the fair exhibitors.
| Up Close |
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Five exhibitors were able to showcase their latest products to a wide audience at the Oasis, Hall 1 on Tuesday at the Product Demo & Launch Pad. Buyers relished the opportunity to see the products "in action" and the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the sellers and developers.
| China Focus |
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Buyers from the Chinese mainland enjoyed a networking luncheon with HKTDC executives and a selection of exhibitors yesterday. It enabled participants to learn more about each others' needs and gather important product development and market information.
| What¡¦s On ¡V 29 April |
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| Looking to the Future |
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There was huge interest in the seminar entitled ¡§Outlook for US and European Markets After the Financial Tsunami¡¨ from people looking for directions for the future. Presenting the topic were Sarah Reeve, Editor of UK's Gift Focus magazine, and Cinda Baxter, Contributing Editor of Gifts & Decorative Accessories from the US.
| Fair Opening Hours |
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Fair Dates |
Opening Hours |
Buyer Registration Hours |
| 29 April (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. |
| Two-in-one Sourcing |
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 Take advantage of the synergies offered by the concurrent Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, taking place now at AsiaWorld-Expo. Buyers at the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair can enjoy free admission to the related event and avail themselves of the free shuttle bus running between HKCEC and AWE.
Pick Up / Drop Off Points |
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.
| 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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