Indian Shoe Bazaar - Fairs: IZMIR July 2003 Press Release 12-08-2003

AYAKKABI WINTER FAIR

Izmir Shoe Fair Ground The new models of the season were displayed at 14th Izmir Shoes, Bags And Accessories Fair which was held between the dates 24 July and 27 July 2003. According to the Local and Foreign Sector's Representatives, the fair was successful with respect to the business relations and the number of trade visitors.

The top level executives of the sector came together at the Ayakkabi / Winter 2003 in which 172 domestic and 5 foreign exhibitors from 5 countries participated in the fair.

6576 trade visitors attended the fair. The total allocated area was 6316 sqm. The participant companies found the chance to display their latest designs of shoes for men - women - children, sports shoes, slippers, boots, bags, suitcases, purses, belts.

The representatives of the companies from Syria, Greece, England, Italy, Sweden, Canada, Israel, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Kosova, Slovakia, Austria, Iran, Ukraine, Holland, Bulgaria, Romania, China, made business contacts during the Fair which was held between 24 - 27 July 2003.

During the Shoes Fair, Turkish footwear sector's mission, vision and problems was discussed in "the 3rd National Footwear Symposium", which was organised by Turkish Federation of Shoemakers (TUAF), Izmir Shoes Chamber, Aegean Shoes Industrialists Association with support of Izmir Fair. The representatives of footwear sector had the opportunity to define their demands and complaints.

At the cocktail and gala night of AYAKKABI WINTER 2003, Top Models of Turkey were on the stage for the Fashion Show where the exhibitor presented their products.