HK June Fair attracted 28,131 unique
visitors
Diamonds,
premium-quality gemstones and contemporary jewellery collections were among the
top draws of the 31st edition of the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair,
which saw close to a 10 percent increase in buyer attendance this year.
The
June Fair attracted 28,131 unique visitors (excluding revisits) representing
104 countries and regions during its four-day run, marking a 9.7 percent rise
over the 2017 edition. A total of 50,786 visits were recorded during the fair,
12.2 percent higher than the previous edition.
The
four-day show, which kicked off on June 21 at the Hong Kong Convention &
Exhibition Centre, featured 1,998 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions.
“The
June Fair’s 31st edition was one of our best shows yet, smashing previous
records in terms of visitor numbers. The show delivered exciting and innovative
products and services, which helped fuel gains in overall buyer attendance,”
said Wolfram Diener, Senior Vice President of UBM Asia.
Diener
continued, “International in scope and featuring a rich and diverse exhibitor
base of jewellery and gemstone suppliers, the June Fair proves once again that
it is an effective and important platform for the world’s jewellery
professionals.”
Diamonds,
high-end coloured gemstones and creative jewellery collections gained the most
attention from buyers during the show’s 31st edition, indicating sustained
demand for premium items and innovative collections that give consumers some
elbow room for personalisation.
“Our
exhibitors really stepped up to the plate this year, impressing buyers with the
range, diversity and quality of their products. I am confident that many left
the show inspired and excited about the collections that they will be unveiling
well ahead of the peak selling season,” noted Celine Lau, Director of Jewellery
Fairs at UBM Asia.
To
many, the June Fair also served as an opening salvo to the world’s No. 1 fine
jewellery event – the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair – scheduled
for September 12 to 18. Last year, the fair featured 3,695 exhibitors from 57
countries and regions, and welcome 59,122 buyers from 147 countries and
regions.
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