Friday, April 11, 2014

Record number of exhibitors at HKTDC’s spring lighting fair

News this week: The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) closed the sixth edition of the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) earlier this week with a new record of nearly 1,100 exhibitors – up 6% over last year.

The show ran from 6th to 9th April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). First-time exhibitors featured this year originated from Australia, the British Virgin Islands, Canada, Italy, Malaysia and New Zealand. Malaysian exhibitors were also featured in a group pavilion. More than 18,000 buyers attended the four-day show, with buyers from the U.S., Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Thailand and Poland posting double-digit growth.

This year’s highlights included the Avenue of Inspiration, a new zone featuring new designers and design start-ups. Other speciality zones at the show included the Hall of Aurora, World of LED & Green Lighting, Commercial Lighting, Decorative Lighting, Display World, Lighting Accessories, Parts & Components, Technical & Outdoor Lighting, and World of Chandeliers.

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