AsiaWorld-Expo E-Newsletter November2009

AsiaWorld-Expo welcomed a record number of trade visitors in September and October, despite concerns that the global economic slowdown might impact business.

“These exceptional visitor numbers are great news for Hong Kong,” remarked Mr. Allen Ha, Chief Executive Officer, AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited. “It shows categorically that hosting MICE events provides a massive boost to the local economy. AsiaWorld-Expo is proud to play its role in contributing to Hong Kong’s economic growth, with the facilities, the expertise and the status to attract the world’s biggest names.” Mr. Ha added.

Visitor numbers were buoyed by a series of recurrent international shows, covering jewellery, fashion, home products, electronics and the environment. “These major fairs confirm that AsiaWorld-Expo has the facilities to attract visitors, buyers and exhibitors from around the world,” said Mr. Ha.

September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair
21-25 September 2009 (AsiaWorld-Expo)

The newly implemented ‘one fair, two venues’ structure, together with strong interest from China and India, buoyed attendance at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, despite the economic downturn. Exhibition space grew by 25 percent to 120,000 square metres across the two Hong Kong leading exhibition venues, exhibitors increased by 16 percent to 3,061 from 44 countries and regions, and trade visitors rose by 5 percent to 39,146, supported by buyers from China (up 14 percent) and India (up 12 percent).

“This year the product sectorisation that located all exhibitors of jewellery materials to AsiaWorld-Expo, while exhibitors of finished jewellery were at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, made sourcing easier for our visitors,” said Ms. Celine Lau, Director of Jewellery Fairs, UBM Asia. “The rise in visitor figures caught everyone by surprise,” she added.

UBM Asia was particularly pleased with the response from buyers to the enlarged exhibition area at AsiaWorld-Expo. “The number of visitors at AWE increased way beyond our expectations and this paves the way for the long-term development of the event to secure its position as the leading jewellery fair in the world,” said Ms. Lau.

Visitors were clearly impressed by the new ‘one fair, two venues’ format that saw jewellery products and jewellery finished items separated across two venues.

Views from exhibitors …

"This is our first time, and it’s a good idea to have the product groups located separately. It certainly made it easier for gemstone buyers to find us."
Henry Nishimura, owner of Itakolor, a gemstone wholesaler from Brazil

"There’s been a good increase in visitors to AsiaWorld-Expo this year and I was impressed with the layout of booths which put diamond and technology exhibitors under one roof."
Rushit Doshi, owner of Rushit Enterprise, a manufacturer of tools and equipment from India

Views from buyers …

"We’ve been coming for the past 15 years, and I would say the product sectorisation this year worked well. The shuttle bus to AsiaWorld-Expo was very convenient."
Sergio Carrafa, representative of Sudamerica from Switzerland

"I come to source new gemstone suppliers and to update myself on market trends. This year I was impressed by the scale of the fair at AsiaWorld-Expo. Access was easy and the hallways were clear, so it was more efficient to locate products."
Brett Odenbach, representative of Wheeler Mfg Co from the United States

China Sourcing Fairs – Electronics & Components and Security Products 12-15 October 2009
*Views from exhibitors …* "It's easy to come here. The Fair is nicely organised. The Security Products Fair is well categorised and centralised, better than other shows." Frank Wan, Sales Director, Shenzhen Wolf-Guard Security from China *Views from buyers …* “This Fair is more specific, specialised in a few things. People like me who are interested in security systems can come here and just visit that section which is more interesting for me. I can take my time and negotiate with suppliers.” Ahmed Akbar Jaffari, Business Development Manager, Haji Ali Haji from Bahrain	Global Sources enjoyed its largest-ever electronic fairs in October with 3,069 booths from 12 countries and regions. More than 75 percent of exhibitors were from Mainland China, proving a major draw card for the 30,718 buyers from 141 countries and regions that attended. Major international companies, including EPSON, Kodak, LG Sourcing, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Philips, Samsung and Toshiba, were among the participants. China Sourcing Fairs – Electronics & Components brought together 3,069 exhibitors and 30,718 buyers over four days.

China Sourcing Fairs – Baby & Children’s Products, Fashion Accessories, Gifts & Premiums, Home Products, Underwear & Swimwear and India Sourcing Fairs: Home Products
20-23 October 2009

Global Sources hosted six concurrent trade fairs in October, with a strong focus on home products, garments and accessories. Exhibitors filled more than 3,500 booths during the four-day period, and growth was particularly strong in the baby and children’s sector, with booth numbers up 30 percent on the previous year.

The China Sourcing Fairs organised by Global Sources have undergone tremendous growth in the space of 3 years. The fairs have recorded a significant increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors, with a total of over 14,000 exhibitors and more than 144,000 trade visitors in 2008. “AsiaWorld-Expo provides the ideal venue for our exciting growth,” remarked Ms. Sarah Benecke, Executive Director, Global Sources. “The venue’s size, facilities and accessibility provide a unique ‘East meets West’ trading platform. This makes it a real flagship for international events that put Hong Kong on the global map.”

China Sourcing Fairs: The children and baby sector was particularly popular, with booth numbers up by 30%, during a four day period which brought together six fairs focusing on fashion, accessories and home products.

Eco Expo Asia - International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection 28-31 October 2009
Now in its fourth year, Eco Expo Asia is Asia’s leading environmental protection industry trade fair. This year, 200 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions participated in the Expo, a 63 percent increase on the previous year. Participation was particularly strong from the Chinese mainland and overseas. In total, more than 40 buying missions from 43 countries and regions took part in the fair, which also featured strong government support. . The fast-growing Eco Expo Asia saw exhibitor number leap more than 60 percent this year.

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MEHK - Business Right Here promotion, more reason to visit Hong Kong Trade Fairs

Great deals across Hong Kong for overseas trade fair visitors. Check online for details.

Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK), the team tasked with assisting the MICE industries, is offering a range of special privileges to business visitors, in partnership with 370 airlines, hotels, transport companies, restaurants and tourist attractions.

Deals for registered trade fair buyers include:

5-20% discounts on fares with Cathay Pacific and Dragonair

'Buy-one-get-one-free’ food and drink offers at a range of hotels and restaurants

Up to 50% shopping discounts at many outlets

Up to 30% fare reductions with local transport companies

Other offers include special rates for VIP lounge facilities at Hong Kong International Airport, 15 to 100% discounts at leading visitor attractions and a 20% discount on a Wine Pass for the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival.

To enjoy these great deals, overseas buyers are encouraged to register for one of the 35 participating trade fairs including those to be held in AsiaWorld-Expo, during the ‘Business Right Here!' campaign period. For details, please click here.

“Nick Vujicic: By Faith, We Soar!”
7 November 2009

Nick Vujicic, was in Hong Kong for the second time last week to share his inspirational story of a life without limbs. His first visit, in November 2008, met with such an overwhelming response, that Mr Vujicic was keen to return to AsiaWorld-Expo. Once again, a large audience gathered to hear the young Australian share his frank and non-sentimental advice on getting the best out of life.

A passion for China brought Nick Vujicic back to Hong Kong this November, where he inspired the audience at AsiaWorld-Arena to look for the positive side of life.

Live concerts and performances fill AsiaWorld-Expo during festive season Check the website regularly for dates and details. This year, we have an incredible calendar of local and international talent at AsiaWorld-Expo.
	Seb Fontaine . HYPER 28 November 2009
	Famous UK club, Cream, is sending its resident DJ, Seb Fontaine, together with music producer and re-mixer, DJ Hyper, to Hong Kong to host their first midnight party.
	2009 Rain Asia Tour in Hong Kong 28-29 November 2009
	Don’t miss popular Korean singer, Rain, in his last tour before he enlists in the defense of his country.
	Sony Ericsson Uni-Power 2 December 2009
	Bringing a positive vibe and energy to Hong Kong, an incredible line-up of talent from Universal Music will perform on 2 December. Singers include Alan Tam, Kelly Chan, Hacken Lee, Eason Chan, Prudence Lau, Eric Suen, Hins Cheung, Kay Tse, Patrick Tang, Swing, MR., Keeva Mak and Eva Chan.
	SS501 Persona Asia Tour Hong Kong 12 December 2009
	SS501, a hugely popular Korean band, will visit Hong Kong for the first time in December. Tickets will sell-out fast, so book early.
	Green Day Live in Hong Kong 16 January 2010
	Notching up more than 65 million album sales worldwide, Grammy winner, Green Day, will hold their first-ever show in Hong Kong
	The Killers Live in Hong Kong 29 January 2010
	Playing for the first time in AsiaWorld-Arena, The Killers, are bringing their post-punk music sound to Hong Kong fans. The band from Las Vegas hit the big time in 2004 with their album, Hot Fuss. Don't miss this killer.

Date	Event	Nature
19-21/11/2009	Hong Kong Fire Conference 2009	Conference
22/11/2009	Swatow Christian Churches Centenary Celebration	Special Event
28/11/2009	Seb Fontaine . HYPER*	Concert
28-29/11/2009	2009 Rain Asia Tour in Hong Kong*	Concert
2/12/2009	Sony Ericsson Uni-Power	Concert
8-10/12/2009	Aviation Week MRO Asia	Conference / Exhibition (Trade)
12/12/2009	SS501 Persona 1st Asia Tour Hong Kong*	Concert
18-20/12/2009	First World Conference of Endoscopy Physicians (19th General Assembly Session of Chinese Endoscopy Physicians) / First World Endoscopy Technology Expo	Conference / Exhibition (Trade and Public)
16/1/2010	Green Day Live in Hong Kong!*	Concert
19-22/1/2010	2010 IYF HONG KONG WORLD CAMP	Conference
25-27/1/2010	LINC Asia-Pacific 2010	Conference
29/1/2010	The Killers Live in Hong Kong	Concert

Please visit www.asiaworld-expo.com for the most up-to-date event calendar.

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