Electronics blockbuster

The Hong Kong Electronics Fair is always one of the HKCEC's biggest and most popular exhibitions, and its latest edition from 13 to 16 October was no exception. Attendance over the four days hit 53,772, a rise of 11.35% from last year, with over half of the visitors hailing from overseas. In fact, overseas visitors gathered from 145 countries and regions across the globe, indicating the attraction of this fair worldwide, and reflecting the fact that it is the most important fair of its kind in Asia. They were able to browse goods on display by 2,029 exhibitors coming from 23 countries & regions. Studies have shown that the importance of this Fair goes well beyond the benefits to those in the electronics industry. Around HK$500 million of tourism revenue is estimated to have arisen from visitors to the Fair this year alone, and with its trade attendance continuing to grow, we expect to continue reporting good things about it in many future issues.