Now in its fourth year, the Village, as it has become more popularly known, goes from strength to strength. A favourite 'show within a show a show' with the visitors at the hugely successful and growing Destinations consumer travel and tourism show, the Village is a market for the traditional and craft based products from across the world. Located right across from the show's fantastic World Music Stage it has a buzz of its own where visitors can browse, bargain and buy. It is a hive of activity from start to finish.

There were over 40,000 visitors at this year's show, over 90% of them ABC 1s, ambitious and high spending. With our new media partners, The Times and The Sunday Times we can expect even more next year.

We have 2 Ethnic Village shows for you. One in London and one in Birmingham. Note the dates in your diary now and tell your friends and colleagues. Whether you are an exhibitor or visitor they are the place to be.

2 - 5 February 2006 London Earls Court
3 - 5 March 2006 Birmingham NEC

So please read on to see if you should be reserving your booth. If 'yes' then go straight to our BOOKING page and make your reservation now. If you are still undecided and you would like to know more then we are a call or an email away.

The Ethnic Handicrafts and Jewellery Village brings together exporters, manufacturers, importers and retailers of traditional and hand crafted products in a whole range of product sectors. The Village is a SELLING show so no matter if you are a start-up company or an existing small to medium sized enterprise the Village is a business opportunty for you.

But that's not all. Because business is all about buyers - nothing moves until its sold - we recognise that there are buyers from a variety of sources. It isn't just about the consumer on the day, there is a trade audience out there who regard a visit to the Village as an opportunity for them also. So we promote the show to buyers from:

Chain stores
Department stores
Design groups
Garden centres
Gift shops
Hotel chains
Importers
Independent retailers
Mail order companies
Restaurant groups
Specialist retailers
Wholesalers
- and more

So it begs the question; to be or not to be - an EXHIBITOR?

Below is the exhibit profile for the show. It's not definitive but we are sure it will give you food for thought.

Accessories Antiques Artefacts Basketwork Batiks and weavings Carvings Ceramics and pottery Curios Fabrics and furnishings Fashion items Furniture Garments Gems Gifts Glassware Handicrafts Housewares

Jewellery Lamps and decorative lighting Leather goods Music Ornamental metalwork Paintings and other artworks Paper products Pottery Rugs and floor coverings Sculptures Stoneware Tableware Textiles Toys and games Wall hangings, tapestries and embroideries Wood carvings

And The Costs.

The Village is a shell-only show of modular build with a minimum booth size of just 3m2. Your package
includes the carpeted floor space, the booth, fascia and name-board, fluorescent lighting, one trestle table, 2 chairs, daily cleaning and an entry in the Show Guide. Additional items such as power points, spotlights, extra furniture, floral decorations may be ordered separately. Full details are included in the Exhibitor Manual.

Booth Prices:

Take a booth at one show and the price is:

£170 plus 17.5% VAT per square metre for UK exhibitors
£150 plus 17.5% VAT per square metre for overseas exhibitors

Take a booth at both shows and we will give you a 10% discount on the total.

So we leave you to think over the options. If, when you have given it thought you decide that the Village IS the place for you and your business, just click on the BOOKING page for the easy-to-use reservation form and email it back to us. We'll get back to you just as quickly as we can.

The Ethnic Handicrafts & Jewellery Village at Destinations is organised by:

Ethnic Exhibitions Limited
12 Highbury Avenue
Salisbury
Wiltshire SP2 7EX
United Kingdom

Tel/fax: +44 (0) 1722 324119

Email: info@ethnicexhibitions.com
Web: www.ethnicexhibitions.com

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Ethnic Chic

- the Accessories and Jewellery Shows for Today and Tomorrow

Brighton
The Racecourse
June 2006

Leicester
September 2006

Bristol
Colston Hall
25 - 26 November 2006

They are fun, they are funky and they are BUSINESS

Research has told us that the business of accessories is BIG business. So, we are following our noses and taking the plunge. Next year sees the launch of our pilot series of 3 shows. One in Brighton, one in Leicester and to catch the Xmas trade later in the year we have launched a Xmas Chic show in Bristol. No London or Birmingham for these shows, it is time to take the show to the people.

It's not definitive but an exhibit profile built around the following list is just what our research told us to go for. If you are an exporter from overseas, a manufacturer or UK retailer then an Ethnic Chic show could be your platform for more business.

Bags, formal, casual or fancy
Purses
Walletsl
Hats
Shoes
Socks
Belts
Scarves
Ties
Cuff links
Gloves
Umbrellas
Hair wear
Jewellery
Necklaces
Brooches
Bangles
Bracelets
Rings
Gem stones
Gold
Silver
Watches
Perfumes & fragrances

Watch this space - there's more to come!

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The Ethnic Food Show

Yes, we have grand ideas for developing the ethnic brand of shows. Food is now on our agenda (or should we say menu) and we have plans for a food show for 2007. Outside of the sub-continent Britain is the biggest consumer of ethnic foods whether in the home or out. Every major supermarket now has gondolas specifically for chinese, oriental, asian, thai and mexican food There are specialist shops on every High Street and even the hot dog stall is now turning out a variety of fast foods from overseas. It's time for us to give you the opportunity of getting to meet the people who buy your foodstuffs. Keep an eye on this site, there is exciting news to come.

The Ethnic Fashion House Show

And here's another one to watch out for in 2007. Keep abreast of our plans - watch this space!

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