New trade show at HIC
Release
Date: 31 July 2008
Harrogate International Centre, (HIC), has secured a new trade
show for 2009 when PATS, the Pet and Aquatics Trade Show, takes up
residency on 5 and 6 May in two of the venue's exhibition
halls.
This new Show is organised by Impact Exhibitions and Events who
have over 40 combined years of pet and aquatics trade show
experience. Event Manager, Annie Dyke, who herself has 15 years
trade experience, said "PATS has been designed to offer exhibiting
companies of all sizes including those without their own sales
forces an opportunity to promote their products and launch new
concepts effectively to a dedicated and targeted audience of
wholesalers, kennels, catteries and retailers".
"We chose Harrogate for its excellent location and because there is
lots of scope and diversity for networking and social events. It's
a very friendly town and the HIC is centrally located so our
exhibitors and Show visitors can relax and enjoy themselves without
worrying about transport. The accommodation provision, from B &
B's to 4-star hotels, can cater for all budget levels and we have
been able to negotiate some very good deals with providers".
More than half the available exhibition space was reserved within
the first four months of the Show's launch. Exhibitors include
Ferplast, Juwel Aquarium, Crown Petfood, Johnsons, Pedigree
Wholesale and Wagg Foods.
HIC Director, Stuart Quin, said, "We had a pet show here in
Harrogate some 15 years ago so it will be good to welcome the PATS
contingency back to the area. Our accommodation providers are very
flexible and I'm pleased Impact Exhibitions and Events were able to
secure competitive deals for their Show."
