Manila F.A.M.E International, a bi-annual trade show for fashion, home and lifestyle products marks its Golden Edition this October 15-18, 2009.
Manila Fame International 2009
Discover Philippine best designs presented with bright smiles and experience world-renowned Filipino warmth and hospitality only at Manila F.A.M.E. International’s 50th edition.
Asia’s Best Design destination is extra special. According to Thelma Dumpit-Murillo, Over-all Project Director of Manila F.A.M.E and Deputy Executive of Director of of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), “the show opens it two venues to accommodate the growing number of exhibitors, and to answer the clamor of our buyers asking for more of the unique and new products from the Philippines.”
Buyer Rewards Program
100 regular and 100 new buyers who have registered online are in for special privileges and perks through Manila F.A.M.E.’s Buyer Rewards Program for the golden edition of Manila F.A.M.E. International.
Regular Buyer Profile
- Interior designer, buying agent, owner, or manager/executive of retail businesses who have attended Manila F.A.M.E. for three (3) consecutive editions (April and October 2008 and April 2009)
- Foreign buyer
- Registered online
Regular Buyers are entitled to the following:
- Complimentary hotel accommodations for three (3) days, two (2) nights with daily breakfast
- Pass to Mabuhay Night
- Use of buyer facilities inside the fair
- Access to Buyers’ Lounge
New Buyer Profile
- Interior designer, buying agent, owner, or manager/executive of retail businesses who is attending Manila F.A.M.E. for the first time
- With existing business which has been in operation for a minimum of two (2) years
- Foreign buyer
- Registered online
New Buyers are entitled to the following:
- US$ 500 Privilege Voucher to be used as payment for booked/sample orders during the tradeshow
- Pass to Mabuhay Night
- Use of buyer facilities inside the fair
- Access to Buyers’ Lounge
Program Mechanics
Regular Buyer Incentive
- Buyers must register online to confirm attendance in the October 2009 show.
- The Manila F.A.M.E. Project Team, with the help of the Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) and Business Support Organizations (BSOs), will profile, evaluate, and shortlist buyers who can be part of the program.
- Once validated, CITEM, through the FTSC shall send a notice of buyer’s incentive package, and to re-confirm attendance to Manila F.A.M.E.“No show” buyers will not be able to avail of any future incentives from Manila F.A.M.E.
- Qualified buyers must visit Manila F.A.M.E. International between 15-18 October 2009 at the SMX Convention Center and World Trade Center, Pasay City. They must also attend the Mabuhay Night.
- Buyer must submit completed Buyer Assessment form to the Manila F.A.M.E. Secretariat at the end of their visit.
New Buyer Incentive
- Only the first 100 new foreign buyers who have registered online from July-September 2009 can avail themselves of the Manila F.A.M.E. International Privilege Vouchers.Foreign buyers who have registered prior to the launch of the program may also qualify.
- CITEM will verify the company and buyer profile through the FTSC and/or Philippine Embassy. Once verified, CITEM shall send an official e-mail of their entitlement of the Privilege Voucher and advise them of its mechanics. Buyers must confirm receipt of e-mail.
- The privilege vouchers will only be given upon actual registration of the buyer during the show. Qualified buyers must present passport, boarding pass, and official e-mail form Manila F.A.M.E. to the show Secretariat at the Registration Counter. After verification, qualified buyers may claim the Privilege Voucher.
- Foreign buyers may use Manila F.A.M.E. Privilege Voucher as partial/full payment of orders placed only during the fair.
