The normal credo is "buyer beware, but the buyer representatives that gathered in the Hospitality Suite of the National Arena on Friday afternoon (April 15), courtesy of JAMPRO and organizers the JMA and JEA, were effusive in their praise of EXPO Jamaica 2016.
The buyers, representing some 26 overseas nations, as well as indigenous Jamaican interests, were commending not only the event in terms of its execution, but were also impressed with the high quality of the products on offer and the professionalism of the participating manufacturers/exporters. Several were on repeat visits, while others were enjoying their first EXPO Jamaica experience.
One particular buyer rep, from the UK Trade Promotion Agency, spoke to a major deal forthcoming from the EXPO 2016 presence, and further promised that EXPO Jamaica 2018 (scheduled for April 19-22) will see many more interested parties.
Meanwhile, as JAMPRO and the JMA-JEA feted the dealers above the show floor, public demand was reaching critical mass as members of the public, not originally scheduled to be admitted until 5pm, were clamoring to admitted from as early as 3pm. Recognizing the intensity of the public desire to interact with the over 170 displays in the combined space of the National Arena and the National Indoor Sports Centre, took the decision to "fly the gate" and allow earlier admittance of the public. The early press pointed to what may well be record attendance over the three public days of the event.
EXPO was presented with the support of FLOW, JPSCo, Appleton, Red Stripe, the Gleaner, the Jamaica Tourist Board and a host of other partners.
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