MECO Invites Taiwanese Buyers to Manila F.A.M.E. International, Asia’s Boutique Show

Pasay, Philippines, August 25, 2010 --(PR.com)-- As Manila F.A.M.E. International continues its evolution to Asia’s Boutique Show, the Manila Economic Cultural Office (MECO), the Philippines’ representative office in Taiwan that promotes trade, investments, tourism, labor, scientific and cultural cooperation, invites Taiwanese buyers to the 52nd edition of Manila F.A.M.E. International this 18-21 October.

Manila F.A.M.E. International is the only trade fair in the Philippines accredited by Union des Foires Internationales (UFI), a Paris-based association of trade fair organizers. It is one of the longest-running trade shows for home and fashion lifestyle products in the Asia Pacific. Working steadily to expand the product offerings of the show, Manila F.A.M.E. now offers a wide selection for home interiors featuring furniture and home furnishings, fashion wearable that include fashion complements, garments and textile, personal care products, and the creative industry highlighting visual and performing arts.

“Manila F.A.M.E. International’s strength and differentiation lie in the unique creativity and ingenuity of the products featured in the show. Being a show that banks on the originality and creativity of product designs, it is but fitting for us to continue our repositioning to be a bigger and better show, and subsequently, become known as the only Boutique Show to must-visit in Asia,” said Ma. Lourdes D. Mediran, Executive Director of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, an attached agency of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, and organizer of Manila F.A.M.E. International.

As a new chapter for Manila F.A.M.E. continues to unfold, the bi-annual trade show will feature a bigger and more focused show highlighting the Philippines’ finest products through its four hall locations such as the World Trade Center Metro Manila, World Trade Center Pavilion, Philippine Trade Training Center, and Philippine International Convention Center Reception Hall. Major products to be exhibited are from furniture and home furnishings (home decorations, houseware items) to fashion complements textiles and to garments, (costume jewelry, fine jewelry, footwear and leathergoods), holiday décor; gifts, arts and crafts, health and wellness (spa & personal care products) and visual arts (paintings, framed pictures & sculptures).

With the new concept as Asia’s Boutique Show, a refreshing look will bring exciting facets to the event as it features the Boutique Hall showcasing the top creative professionals and home grown brands of the country’s top names in home, fashion, design, and visual art industries. Manila F.A.M.E. International will also highlight the new-featured Furniture Hall where the Philippines’ leading furniture manufacturers from the country’s production centers—Manila, Pampanga and Cebu—come together to display their latest collections under one roof.

With its trademark of being the country’s trade show for top-notch artistry and craftsmanship, buyers and guests can expect more of the extraordinary and unique offerings from this edition of Manila F.A.M.E. International. Repositioned as a Boutique Show, this trade fair gives buyers and visitors the utmost convenience by providing personalized assistance services as added feature of its enhanced buyer services program.

Aside from the personalized assistance services, loyal trade buyers are treated for a special incentive package under the Special Buyer Programs. The first 100 regular buyers that will sign up for Manila F.A.M.E. International as trade buyers will get a complimentary one-room night de luxe hotel accommodation while the first 100 new trade buyers will get a plane fare subsidy of up to $500 and one-room night de luxe hotel accommodation from 16-21 October. As part of the show’s enhanced buyer programs, there will be five slots reserved for new trade buyers from Taiwan.

Discover why Manila F.A.M.E. International continues to become a popular destination for best designs in home and fashion lifestyle products in Asia. Constantly reinventing and always providing buyers a unique sourcing experience through the highly exceptional creative products and avant-garde merchandise of the show’s exhibitors, Manila F.A.M.E. became and still the favorite sourcing destination of famous brands such as Armani Casa, Harrods, Zara, El Corte Ingles, Neiman Marcus, Pottery Barn, Tangs, and Papaya.

Visit Manila FAME International and be part of its evolution this coming 18-21 October at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, World Trade Center Pavilion, Philippine Trade Training Center and Philippine International Convention Center Reception Hall.

For more information, contact Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Taiwan or register online at www.manilafame.com or email manilafame@citem.com.ph or contact the Manila F.A.M.E. Secretariat at telephone numbers (632) 833.1258/ (632) 831.1265.

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