28nd August news

Thank you to the early bird exhibitors who have sent in application forms and cheques.

FILLING UP ALREADY

35% of the Chapel now booked

40% of the Cloisters now booked

If you want to exhibit at this years event you will need to act soon.

More information from - hicks-france@wanadoo.fr


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The 2010 Fair will be held again, at the Magnificent Chateau Cassan near Roujan.

This year it will be a two day event, in response to research from Visitors and Exhibitors

Dates

Saturday 27 November
Sunday 28 November

Opening hours 10.00 until 17.00H

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Build up - from 14.00 on Friday 26th November

More details will be sent to exhibitors in due course - and in French as well - meanwhile ...


EXHIBITORS
Last years exhibitors are on the database - but if you wish, you can make sure, by sending an email to
hicks-france@wanadoo.fr with XMAS fair in the subject box

ASSOCIATIONS - please write to secure a place in one of the splendid rooms - putting ASSOCIATION in the subject box

ENTERTAINERS - once again the Music Room will provide entertainment all day - if you would like to perform - please send an email with ENTERTAINER ins the subject box


TO refresh your memory on the 2009 event you will find photos and the research from last years event below

NOTE - we intend to provide a "glossy, high quality" programme this time.


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Visitors

4,021 came to the 2009 fair – a 33% increase over last year.

Visitor research – 5% sample

Rated the show

55% very good
40% good
5% bad
Total positive reaction was 95%


Nationality

French 45%
UK 37%
US/Canada 5%
Dutch 4%
Nordic 4%
Belgium 3%
Other
4% – more from New Zealand than any other place

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Exhibitors - 109 stands – 50% sample

Did you have a good fair?
Good 79%
OK 11%
Bad 0%
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Business level

Very good 19%
Good 49%
OK 8%
Bad 16%
Very bad 8%
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What did you think of the number of visitors?

Good 53%
OK 32%
Bad 15%

Would you like to exhibit next year?

Yes 72%
Maybe 20%
No 8%

Generally most comments were constructive and supportive and people who took less money felt it was the effect of the "crise economique" or having the wrong products

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3 photos from the 2009 event - sadly the TV footage has been lost!