Bangkok--7 Apr--Industrial Design Network
Thai Gifts and Souvenir Association president expressed his high confidence that BIG & BIH April 2006 will drive sales of Thai gifts and souvenirs to reach 5 billion baht this year, representing a 10% growth from the same period of 2005. Up to 100 members of the Thai Gifts and Souvenir Association, many of whom are new brands in the gift and premium business, have confirmed their participation in BIG & BIH April 2006, which will also feature a special walk rally fun activity to boost visitor’s interest in the exhibits and also to drive more sales.
President of Thai Gifts and Souvenir Association also pledged its full support to Association members as well as use of a proactive policy to accelerate more local and foreign investments in the industry.
Mr. Jirabool Vittayasing, president of the Thai Gifts Premiums & Decorative Association, said that, the Bangkok International Gift Fair & Bangkok International Houseware Fair or BIG & BIH April 2006, which is organized by the Department of Export Promotion during April 18-23, 2006, is expected to receive an overwhelming response from the local and international business community. Based on such projection, total market value of Thai gifts and souvenirs will reach 5 billion baht this year, a 8-10% increase from 2005. Top-selling products are wooden, paper, metal and glassware products respectively.
BIG & BIH April 2006 will be held on April 18-23, 2006 within 60,000 sq.m area of Challenger Hall 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
The Show will be open for trade visitors on April 18-21, 2006 at 10.00-18.00 hrs. and for the general public on April 22-23, 2006 at 10.00-21.00 hrs. Up to 155,000 visitors are expected to flock to BIG & BIH April 2006, of which 25,000 are trade visitors and the remaining 130,000 the general public. In addition, BIG & BIH April 2006 is projected to drive Thai exports to grow by 10% from the same period last year.
The key objective of BIG & BIH April 2006 is to underscore Thailand’s significance as center of manufacture and exports of gifts, premiums, accessories, and house ware in Asia. To achieve this goal, BIG & BIH was extended in its scope and upgraded to world-class status. Moreover, the Show is organized to encourage product development among Thai manufacturers so that they are better equipped to compete efficiently in international trade.
Highlight at the BIG & BIH April 2006 is the renowned “Design Hall” featuring spectacular design products. Themed as “Splendid Living,” the Design Hall zone has always been top attraction of all visitors at BIG & BIH.
Mr.Jirabool said that BIG & BIH April 2006 will be participated by 100 Thai Gifts and Souvenir Association members showcasing their products at more than 200 booths. Of this number, 10 companies are new comers making their first entry into the market by launching their brand names and products for the first time ever at BIG & BIH April 2006.
“ To provide full supports to our members at BIG & BIH April 2006, Thai Gifts and Souvenir Association will be organizing a special walk rally activity for over 300 local and international companies the Show. In this activity, visitors will get to visit all show booths of our members and take away with them some nice souvenirs. This fun activity will highlight unique quality and features of Thai gift and premium products to the visitors. We think this will be a good tactic to drive sales for our members,” said Mr.Jirabool.
Thailand’s top markets for exports of gifts, and souvenirs are the U.S.A., Japan, and Europe respectively. Emerging markets are South Africa, followed by South America and Eastern Europe.
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