For best results when printing this announcement, please click on the linkbelow:http://pdf.reuters.com/pdfnews/pdfnews.asp?i=43059c3bf0e37541&u=urn:newsml:reuters.com:20130403:nPnHK87342 Overall visitor attendance up 30%ISTANBUL, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Serving as the meeting point for theworld jewelry industry and an outstanding trade bridge between Europe and the Middle East, the 36th Istanbul Jewelry Show March-organized by UBM Rotafortewith the Main Sponsorship of Turk Ekonomi Bankas? (Turkish Economy Bank/TEB),concluded on a high note on 24 March, occupying Halls 2, 4, 6, 7, & 8 ofIstanbul Fair Center with total gross exhibition space of 40.000 square meters.(Logo:http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2013/04/03/20130403003526156270.html )(Logo:http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2013/04/03/20130403002957284481.html )(Photo:http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2013/04/03/20130403003733692034.html )(Photo:http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2013/04/03/20130403003807224939.html )(Photo:http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2013/04/03/20130403003803502641.html )(Photo:http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2013/04/03/20130403003818430681.html )(Photo:http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2013/04/03/20130403003830765812.html )(Photo:http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2013/04/03/20130403003845752859.html )The Istanbul Jewelry Show March received a remarkable 30% increase in totalvisitors compared to the 2012 edition. A total of 26,523 top unique buyers,81% of whom were domestic visitors and 19% overseas representing 110 countries,convened across four days to conduct business and meet suppliers and buyers fromall over the world. The top 20 visiting countries are as follows; Turkey, Russia, India, Greece, Iran, Algeria, Lebanon, Iraq, U.A.E, Ukraine, Morocco, Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, Tunisia, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Macedonia, Romania and USA.There has been an impressive increase of buyer attendance from Jordan, Kosova, Israel, Serbia, Syria, Libya, France, Kazakhstan, Northern Cyprus TurkishRepublic, Spain, Belgium, China, Malaysia, Netherlands, Liberia, Albania, Canada, Georgia, Pakistan and United Kingdom compared to the 2012 editionof Istanbul Jewelry Show March. Once again, this confirms the Fair is truly aworld-class trade event where one can conduct business with suppliers and buyersfrom all over the world.This year, in addition to the country and group pavilions of Hong Kong, Italy and Thailand, more than 1000 companies and brands from Belgium, Egypt, Germany, India, Singapore, Spain, UAE and more (total 29 countries)participated in Istanbul Jewelry Show March 2013.Ms. Sermin Cengiz, Managing Directorof UBM Rotaforte said, "We are extremelyhappy and proud to organize such a successful Show which has become one of thetop events for all professionals of the industry for the 36th time. We believethat Istanbul Jewelry Show, which allows the exhibitors and visitors to followall novelties and developments in the industry, is of great importance for Turkey which aims to become the largest jewelry producer in the world. Tradeexhibitions are channels for business opportunities and we are always happy tosee IJS successfully fulfill its role in bringing business opportunities to ourexhibitors. The rise in exhibitor numbers, exhibition space and number ofvisitors this year not only confirms the Fair's international status but alsohighlights Istanbul's important role in the global jewelry trade. We are moreconfident than before on the road to become the leading show in the jewelryindustry globally. We heartily thank the Jewelry Industry of Turkey whichempowers us with the big moves they have made in exports in recent years and nowcompete with the giants of the world."Supported by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Economy, Istanbul PreciousMinerals and Jewellery Exporters' Association (IMMIB), Small and MediumEnterprises Development Organization (KOSGEB), Jewellery Exporters' Association(JTR), certified by the Union of International Fairs (UFI) and the QualityManagement System ISO-9001, Istanbul Jewelry Show, targeting the Middle East, Eastern Europe, North Africa, Russia, CIS Countries, United States and Asia once again confirmed its professional and international status in the jewelryindustry.Exhibitors' Comments"This is a very impressive Show. I would like to have a larger stand. We're verysatisfied with the buyer profile. We had a chance to meet a lot of buyers from Jordan, India, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. Overall we satisfied with theFair." Mr. G. Hassan, General Manager-Hammer Jewellery Group Dubai, UAE"We are very satisfied with the wholesaler and visitors profile. Info boards,registration area and behaviour of the staff and services available are verysatisfactory. We look forward to participating in the next show. Thanks." Ms. Nayeema Saikh, Manager-Rising Star, UAE"Although this is our first participation to the show, we received very goodresults. We had the chance to get closer with buyers from Anatolia. This is thefirst time that Multifinish enters to Turkish market. We are satisfied with therequest on quotation demands and orders. Know-how and service requestsespecially from India, Jordan and Lebanon was too much. We will certainlyparticipate again in the next edition." Mr. Ozben Ulu, Company Partner-AyvazYuzey Islemleri/Multifinish, Turkey"We believe the charm of March show. It is impossible not to do a business insuch a successful fair with the right products and reasonable prices. We hadgood business with buyers from Jordan, Syria, Oman and Russia. In addition,surprisingly, this time we are pleased with the customer profile from India."Mr. Hasan Akay, Owner - Akay Kuyumculuk, Turkey"This Fair brings us great opportunities to meet at least 3 or 4 new customersoverseas each time. We think both March and October shows are great success andvery-well organized shows. We are pleased to meet buyers from Jordan, Egypt, Libya and India." Burak Bilal Gurkan, Owner - Dafne, Turkey"It was a successful show for our company. The organization and the buyerprofile exceed our expectations. We had good business connections with buyerdelegations especially from India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Lebanon and Algeria." Imdat Dereli, Owner - Guven-Is Kalip, Turkey"It was a very-well organized fair. We are happy with the buyers profile. We hada chance to meet with new buyers from Brazil, Morocco, Russia, Egypt, SaudiArabia, Greece, Lebanon and USA and even started to make business with someof them." Nuri Acilan, Owner - Sercan Otantik, TurkeyBuyers' Comments"I'm happy to see so many quality exhibitors here. I ordered gold products from4 different companies; Regold, Riva, Kaya and Asgold. The show provides us agreat chance to meet new suppliers from different countries." Fady Bardawil - Mafali Jewellery, Dubai-UAE"The design and the product quality of Herca, Sade Is and Eris were so good! Ialready gave orders from Sade Is and Herca. The exhibits at the Fair are variedand of high quality. 5 halls are not enough, you should increase the number ofhalls for your next edition. Overall, it's very well-organized" Asaar Al-Maliki - Al-Maliki Jewelry, Iraq"This is our first time, first Show in Turkey. I get used to co-work withTurkish companies. I am looking for new partners that's why I decide to visitIstanbul Jewelry Show. It's much better than I expected! It's definitely theright place to meet new suppliers from all over the world." Sandor Orban - Muzeum Antik Ltd., Hungary"I think the March edition of Istanbul Jewelry Show is getting better. It'sindicating the growth of Turkish Jewellery industry and the region. I'm happy tosee so many quality exhibitors here. The organiser provided good service. Thanksfor your effort!" Valdet Sahatciu - Anker Jewellers, Kosova"I've been 3 times in this fair. Models and designs are very good. I already putorder from Midas and still have meetings with some other silver & goldcompanies. The Fair enables me to meet new suppliers and provides me with a widerange of competitively priced products." Kotler Ronen - Adi Gold, Israel"I have visited Indian and Thailand Pavilions and their new collections are sogood! We can find good quality products with nice price in Istanbul JewelryShow. I already made a deal with Eurostone & Aspire. Thanks a lot for thissuccessful organisation." Arthur Merkulev - Trade Hours Merkulev, Russia"This is very well done organization, It's a great job UBM Rotaforte! We're verysatisfied about Machinery & Equipments products this time. We have already putorders from Nokta Model. We had a chance to meet with new suppliers f
rom Turkey. Thank You!" Antima Modi / Neptune Gold, India"We are visiting March Show for more than 10 years. We ordered diamonds from Thailand , Hong Kong Pavilions. Products and collections of Arpas and Figurwere really good. We have already placed orders." Farhad Moghaddasi - K & KJewellery, Iran"I have been visiting Istanbul Jewelry Show every year, this time registrationwas very fast. Registration area in a tent is very good idea. The exhibits atthe Fair are of excellent quality . I mostly put my orders from Eris this time."Erdal K?ratl?, Orhan Gezer, Bursa - Turkey"The Fair is really good this time. I'm happy to see so many quality exhibitorshere. The organiser provided good service. The number of exhibitors and theexhibit profile was above our expectations. We placed orders from Esgold, Gamiloand Nida Watch." Mustafa Oztrk - Itimat Kuyumculuk, TurkeySave the Coming Show Dates!37th Istanbul Jewelry Show October 03 - 06, 2013Editor's NoteAbout UBM Rotaforte (www.ubmrotaforte.com )UBM Rotaforte, a joint-venture company formed by UBM Asia and RotaforteInternational Fairs Inc., owns the Istanbul Jewelry Show, an internationalexhibition for jewellery, gems , watches and related equipment. Now in its 28thyear, the exhibition is held twice a year, in March and in October. Overall, theshows attract almost 60,000 visitors and 1,700 exhibitors, occupying net showfloor space of more than 38,500 square metres. Products covered include gold,diamond and silver jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, goldmountings, watches and clocks, machinery, tools and equipment, display units andsecurity devices. The business is supported by the Turkish Jewellery AssociationJTR, a national trade body which represents more than 1,100 jewellery companies,including the major manufacturers. UBM Rotaforte also publishes a supportingmagazine RFJ (in Turkish and English) and organises Turkish jewellery pavilionsat a number of third-party events in Italy-Vicenza, U.A.E-Dubai, India-Mumbai, Thailand-Bangkok, Ukraine-Kiev and Germany-Freiburg.About UBM Asia (www.ubmasia.com ) Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia operates in 19market sectors with headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies acrossAsia UBM China in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Beijing. We have over240 products including trade fairs, conferences, trade publications, B2B/B2Cportals and virtual event services. As Asia's leading exhibition organiser andthe biggest commercial organiser in China, India and Malaysia, we stage theleading events of their kind across the region. Our 200 events, 24 publicationsand 16 vertical portals serve over 1,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors,conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world withhigh value face-to-face business-matching events, quality and instant marketnews and industry trends, and round-the-clock online trading networks andsourcing platforms. We have 1,100 staff in 21 major cities across Asia,stretching from Japan to Turkey.SOURCE UBM RotaforteTulin Bozkurt Bulut, Marketing Communications Manager, Tulin.bozkurt@ubm.com, 0090 212 519 0719
