| 1. What is going on at the Fair? 2. When is the Fair open? 3. Who can attend? 4. How much does it cost to attend? 5. What sort of ranges will I see? 6. Do I need to register to attend as a Visitor? 7. What happens when I register? 8. Can I change my registration details or check my details? 9. When can I expect my Visitor Access Card? 10. What if the name or company on my Visitor Access Card is not correct? 11. What if I forget my Visitor Access Card? 12. Can I still attend if I have not registered before arriving? 13. What do I need to bring as business identification? 14. Can students attend? 15. Can I bring my family to have a look? 16. Are there child-minding facilities? 17. Where is the Fair being held? 18. How do I get to the Venue? 19. Are there special travel packages available? 20. Do I need a Visa to visit Australia? 21. How many Exhibitors are there? 22. Can I exhibit at the Fair? 23. What other Fairs are coming up? 24. Who organises this Fair? |
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| 1. What is going on at the Fair? | |||||||||
Key industry manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and suppliers will be displaying the latest and best in leather, bags and accessories over 3 days at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 30 August - 1 September 2009. You will see hundreds of new and well established labels and ranges of bags, jewellery, belts, millinery, leather, luggage, eyewear & much more. Co-located with the Bags & Accessories Fair is FASHION EXPOSED + preview & The Australian Shoe Fair. The Australian Shoe Fair allows for hundreds of exciting new labels from emerging and established brands to be launched at the Fair, allowing visitors the unprecedented opportunity to preview new ranges in womens, mens and childrens shoes. To find out more visit www.fashionexposed.com or www.australianshoefair.com |
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| 2. When is the Fair open? | |||||||||
Sunday Monday Tuesday |
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| 3. Who can attend? | |||||||||
The BAGS & ACCESSORIES FAIR is a trade only event. Admission is strictly restricted to professional persons working within the Fashion Industry. Business identification such as your business card may be requested upon entry. Further information about what is considered appropriate Business identification can be found in FAQ 13. |
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| 4. How much does it cost to attend? | |||||||||
Once registered as a bone fide Trade Visitor, attendance is free. |
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| 5. What sort of ranges will I see? | |||||||||
You will see hundreds of new and well established labels and ranges of bags, jewellery, belts, millinery, leather, luggage, eyewear & much more.. |
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| 6. Do I need to register to attend as a Visitor? | |||||||||
Yes, Click Here to register online. |
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| 7. What happens when I register? | |||||||||
Online Registrations All Visitor Access Cards will commence being mailed from July 2009. If you do not receive you Visitor Access Card before the Fair, you can collect it from the onsite registration desk located at the entrance to the Fair. |
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| 8. Can I change my registration details or check my details? | |||||||||
Yes, if you need to check what details have been registered please telephone the Organiser, Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd on tel 03 9654 7773. Your registration details can also be altered when you arrive at the Fair at the registration desk located at the entrance to the Fair. Visitor Access Cards can also be collected or re-issued at the registration desk at the Fair. |
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| 9. When can I expect my Visitor Access Card? | |||||||||
Visitor Access Cards will be mailed in July 2009. |
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| 10. What if the name or company on my Visitor Access Card is not correct? | |||||||||
If your card contains incorrect information bring it along to the registration desk at the entrance to the Fair where the operators can print a new card for you on the spot at no cost. You can also change your details by calling the Organiser, Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on tel 03 9654 7773. Your updated Visitor Access Card will be re-issued or can be collected from the registration desk at the Fair. |
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| 11. What if I forget my Visitor Access Card? | |||||||||
Registered Visitors may obtain a replacement Visitor Access Card at the registration desk without filling out another registration form. You will already be on our database. Just bring business identification with you. |
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| 12. Can I still attend if I have not registered before arriving? | |||||||||
Yes, you are welcome to register at the registration desk at the entrance to the Fair. We recommend pre-registration to avoid any queues. All registrations completed at the Fair will require business identification. |
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| 13. What do I need to bring as business identification? | |||||||||
Relevant identification includes: business card, letterhead or company documentation containing your company ABN. You may also be asked for personal identification such as a drivers licence to substantiate your identification. |
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| 14. Can students attend? | |||||||||
Final year Students enrolled in fashion studies at a tertiary level may attend the Fair after 1.00pm on Tuesday 1 September 2009 only. Students are not required to register. Course Administrators must apply in writing to the Organiser prior to the event in order to bring class groups to the Fair. Applications should be sent to julieanne@aec.net.au Student badges are issued onsite from the Registration Desk. |
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| 15. Can I bring my family to have a look? | |||||||||
No. As this is a business event, entry is restricted to persons involved in the Fashion Industry. |
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| 16. Are there child-minding facilities? | |||||||||
No these facilities are not available at the Venue. |
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| 17. Where is the Fair being held? | |||||||||
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The BAGS & ACCESSORIES FAIR is being held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank. This venue is centrally located from the Melbourne central business district and well served by public transport. Web www.mcec.com.au Click here to download detailed location map of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. |
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| 18. How do I get to the Venue? | |||||||||
The Melbourne Exhibition Centre is centrally located less than 5 minutes from the Melbourne central business district on Clarendon Street and is in close proximity to the airport and well served by public transport. Click here for all your travel & accommodation options. |
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| 19. Are there special travel packages available? | |||||||||
Yes. Special hotel rates and domestic airfares will be available for Visitors and Exhibitors to the BAGS & ACCESSORIES FAIR. For all travel and accommodation options contact the official travel agents The Lido Group directly on email exhibitions@lido.com.au or telephone 1800 817 339 (within Australia only) or +612 8585 0833 (outside Australia) or look at their website. |
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Most International visitors to Australia will require a Visa to enter the country. For Government details on Visas visit Australian Government Immigration site at www.immi.gov.au Remember if you need to make a Visa Application make sure you do so well in advance as there is usually a processing period involved. If you require a letter of invitation to support your application complete one of the forms below and return to Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd. Click here for a Visitor letter of invitation |
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| 21. How many Exhibitors are there? | |||||||||
| Including the combined FASHION EXPOSED, PREVIEW, the BAGS & ACCESSORIES & SHOE FAIR, there will be 550+ Exhibitors from Australia showcasing the latest labels and ranges. | |||||||||
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| 22. Can I exhibit at the Fair? | |||||||||
Yes. Contact Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd on 03 9654 7773 or email lbafair@aec.net.au to discuss available options or to register your interest online click here. |
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| 23. What other Fairs are coming up? | |||||||||
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Also look out for: Australian Shoe Fair 30 August - 1 September 2009 Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank www.australianshoefair.com Fashion Exposed + preview Autumn/Winter 30 August - 1 September 2009 Melbourne Exhibition Centre www.fashionexposed.com Fashion Exposed + preview Spring/Summer 14-16 March 2010 Sydney Exhibition Centre www.fashionexposed.com Bags & Accessories Fair Spring/Summer 14-16 March 2010 Sydney Exhibition Centre Australian Shoe Fair 19 - 21 February 2010 Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour www.australianshoefair.com |
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