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Qatar Expo - P.O.Box: 8019 Doha, Qatarm1. +974 584 5288 | m2. +974 664 1567 | e. georges.saliba@qatar-expo.comw. www.qatar-expo.com/exhibitions/infdex
POSTSHOWREPORTTHE INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE& DESIGN EXHIBITION, CONFERENCEAND AWARDS
18th-21st May 2008Doha Exhibition Center
SUPPORT SPONSORCREATIVE SPONSORANNUAL PARTNERS
INFDEX Post Show Report 2The International Furniture & Design Exhibition and Awards 18 - 21 May 2008
Facts & Figures 3Venue Facts 3Exhibition Figures 3
Floorplan 4 Exhibitors Profile 5Exhibitors Profile 5Exhibitors Category 5Value Added Exhibitor Package 5 Exhibitors Survey 6
Sponsors 8
Media Plan 9Newspapers 9Magazines 9Outdoor 9Advertising 9
2008 Visitor’s Profile 10Visitors Mix 10Number of Visitors 11 Onsite Activities 14On Location Events 14Presentation Room Schedule 14
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Fact
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s Venue Facts
TOTAL SQM: 10,000 sqm.LOCATION: Doha Exhibition CenterCITY / COUNTRY: Doha, Qatar
Exhibition Figures
No. of Exhibitors: 98Countries: 14Visitors: 7,000
81% of the exhibitors stated that 7th INFDEX was successful.•
75% of the exhibitors achieved their expectations and targets.•
90% of the exhibitors generated good contacts for future sales.•
Visitors stated that 80% of the exhibitors were very good.•
INFDEX Post Show Report 4The International Furniture & Design Exhibition and Awards 18 - 21 May 2008
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Exh
ibitor
s Exhibitors Profile
Furniture •OfficeFurniture•Kitchen-KitchenAccessories •InteriorDesign•Flooring •Antiques•Artists/Frames •Lighting•Ceilings •HomeEntertainment•WallFurnishings •Children’sDécor•WindowTreatments •Fabrics•CollectableDealers •ArtGalleries•Glass,Ceramic&Silver •Linen•
Exhibitors Category
9%
4%
6%
5%
2%
2%4%
4%2%
2%2%
18%
10%
30%
EXHIBITOR SEGMENTATION
Home FurnitureOffice FurnitureArchitect & Designers Textiles Flooring Landscaping Lighting Kitchen Bathroom Accessories Consultant Carpet Painting Home Entertainment
Value Added Exhibitor Packages
Free Exhibitors - visitors passes for the customer and prospects•HoursofExhibitswithspecialreceptions.•Free Listing on Qatar Expo website.•Free coverage in 7th Infdex catalogue, the official trade publication.•Pre-registered Visitors•Access to Database of registered visitors•Temporary Staff Assistance•Business to Business Meeting Assistance•Full Telecom services (internet, telephone, fax, ATM & others)•Media Center•Individual Interview with the press •Free usage of Presentation Room•ExclusiveHoteldiscountedpackages•Discounted Car rental packages•Access to the full exhibition services.•Interact with the Conference delegates•
Pro
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Exh
ibitor
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Very Successful
Moderate
Not Successful
Yes
No
Yes
No
5%8%
92%
37%
63%
Increase Booth Space
Decrease Booth Space
Maintain Booth Size
68% 2%
30%
Excellent
Good
Poor
75%
Too Long
Too Short
Just Right
12%
22%
3%
88%
0%
25%
70%
EXHIBITOR’S RATING FOR7TH INFDEX 08
WAS 4 DAYS SUFFICIENT?
DID THE EVENT MEET EXHIBITORS TARGETS & OBJECTIVES
PLANS TO BOOK NEXT SHOW
SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDED EXHIBITION HOURS
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Exh
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YesNo
YesNo
YesNo
72%
10%
9%
9%
16%
84%
2%
98%
52%
25%
10% 13%
ExcellentGoodFairPoor
ExcellentGoodFairPoor
ExcellentGoodFairPoor
12%
53%
12%22%
13%
88%
EXHIBITORS FACILITIES FREQUENT FLOORPLAN UPDATES
COURTEOUS & FRIENDLY OPERATION STAFF BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE EXHIBITION
CLEANING SERVICE PROVIDED
BUMP IN AND BUMP OUT GIVEN PERIOD
SATISFIED IN LOGISTICS
INFDEX Post Show Report 8The International Furniture & Design Exhibition and Awards 18 - 21 May 2008
Spon
sors
EXHIBITION SPONSORSSUPPORT SPONSORS CREATIVE SPONSOR
AWARDS SPONSORS
BEST YOUNG DESIGNER 2008
HOSTSPONSOR SUPPORTSPONSORS
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL (GREEN) STAND
SUPPORT SPONSOR
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL (GREEN) STAND
SUPPORT SPONSOR
INFDEX Post Show Report 9The International Furniture & Design Exhibition and Awards 18 - 21 May 2008
Med
ia P
lan Newspaper
2 advertisements in Al Sharq (Arabic) Newspaper.•6 advertisements in Arrayah (Arabic) Newspaper.•6advertisementsinGulfTimes(English)Newspaper.•1supplementof24pageswasdistributedonthe18thMayinGulfTimeNewsPaper•2 advertisements in Qatar Tribune Newspaper.•2 advertisements in Penninsula Newspaper.•4 External Banners were used outside the exhibition centre and were placed during the event period.•
Magazines
1 advertisement in Qatar Today magazine.•1 advertisement in Business Qatar.•1 advertisement in Oryx Magazines “Qatar Airways official magazine”.•1 advertisement in Commercial Interior Design Magazine (Dubai) •1advertisementinGulfInteriorMagazine(Dubai)•BarterdealwithGapCasa(Italy)foroneadvertintheirmagazine•BarterdealwithHUG(Italy)foroneadvertintheirmagazine•Barter deal with Tessuti & Tendaggi (Italy) for one advert in their magazine•Barter deal with Ottogano (Italy) for one advert in their magazine•BarterdealwithHabitat(Italy)foroneadvertintheirmagazine•Barter deal with Al Maskan Magazine (KSA) for one advert in their magazine•BarterdealwithLamasatDecoration(LebanonandGCC)foroneadvertintheirmagazine•Barter deal with Ali Bin Ali Publishing (Qatar) for one advert in their magazine•BarterdealwithSnobMagazine(Lebanon&Gcc)foroneadvertintheirmagazine•Barter Deal with DDA (Italy) for one advert in their magazine•Barter deal with Federmobili (Italy) for one advert in their magazine•Barter deal with ejazati website (KSA) for web-banner exchange•Barter deal with ITP website (UAE) for web-banner exchange•
Outdoor
Bridge Banner in Jaidha for 3 weeks.•30 Banners in 30 roundabouts in Qatar.•2 promotional stands in Villagio Mall & Landmark Mall from April 2008 until 21st May 2008•
AdvertisingWide reach press advertising across Qatar and neighboring countries.•Advertising in International publications•Pre & Post show releases in all important newspapers and publications•Direct mailing to most desirable visitors & buyers (Local, Regional & International)•Bridge Banners•Pre-opening press teasers•Attendance of local, regional and international press•Advertising in Major Furniture and Design magazines in European markets•Advertising in Major Regional Markets (Dubai, Saudi Arabia)•Advertising in Local Newspapers•
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2008 V
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1000
125
450
150
110
65
200
25
60 80 90
40
230 30
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90
200
80 70
350
15
70
100
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140
260
2420
SEGREGATION OF VISITORS
chairmanGM'sproject managers sales representative funiture owners others
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Number of Visitors
Almost 7000 guests visited the 7th INFDEX 08 – Exhibition.
22%
24%
54%
15%
4%
0%
0%
81% 61%
22%
15%1%
InternationalLocalRegional
1%
68%
18%
13%
VISITORS SEGMENTATION
QUALITY OF EXHIBITORS VARIETY OF EXHIBITORS
ACCESSIBILITY TO EXHIBITION CLEANLINESS
Very GoodGoodFairPoor
Very GoodGoodFairPoor
Very GoodGoodFairPoor
Very GoodGoodFairPoor
80%
19%
1%2008 V
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46%
7%
47%
77%
2%
16%
5%
79%
21%
FACILITIES ON SITE FACILITIES AT REGISTRATION
SECURITY DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
33%
20%
36%
11%
New InformationNew ContactContacts & Query
PROVIDED BY EXHIBITORS
79%
21%
Very GoodGoodFairPoor
Very GoodGoodFairPoor
Very GoodGoodFairPoor
Very GoodGoodFairPoor
0%
0%
0%
2008 V
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Surv
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31%
18% 12%
5%
14%
15%
5%
5%
24%
52%
19%
PURPOSE OF VISIT
DEALS MADE IN 7TH INFDEX 08
Gather InformationSeek RepresentativesShoppingSource ProductsCompetition AnalysisEstablish Supplier ContactsClosing Sales
Under NegotiationsJust LookingDirect SalesClosed Deals
2008 V
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Onsi
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s On Location Events
Business to Business Meetings•Pre-registration•Media Center•Press Conference Room•Presentation Room•
Presentation Room Schedule
INFDEX2008EVENTSCHEDULE
Sunday, 18th May 2008
Time Activity
14:00 Exhibition Opens
Official Opening Ceremony
Location:MainEntranceHall
14:15 Conference Registration | Location: Registration Desk
14:30 Conference Welcome Refreshments | Location: 2nd Floor, Lounge Meeting Room
15:00 - 15:45An Energy Aesthetic:Coservation through Interior Design | Location: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
15:45 - 16:15Renowed Designer:AsessionwithArchitectHadiSimaan|Location: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
17:00 - 17:45The World Standard in Fire Safety in Interior Furnishings | Location: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
18:00 - 18:30 Freedom through Technology in Design | Location: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
18:30 Technical Tour To Virginia Commonwealth University
19:00 AwardsNight-GalaDinner|Location:IntercotinentalHotel
22:00 INFDEX Exhibition Close
Monday, 19th May 2008
Time Activity
14:00 Exhibition Opens
15:00 - 15:45HarnessingDesignAwarenessintheMiddleEast|Location: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
15:45 - 16:15 Recent Innovation in Furniture Design | Location: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
17:00 - 17:45TheDifficulttyoftheEuropeanTextileIndustryinResistingGloablizationLocation: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
18:00 - 18:30 It's not just Brick and Mortar | Location: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
18:45 Technical Tour to Qatari Diar
22:00 INFDEX Exhibition Close