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APLF in Dubai: 'Over 80%' of last year's visitors expected again next month

Published: 6th Feb 2023

Author: Press release

Hong Kong - For the second year, APLF is being held in Dubai (13-15 March), and the organisers say statistics from APLF 2022 show that 76% participants found APLF "tremendously useful" to their business, and 84% of participants said that they will re-visit APLF Dubai this year in 2023.
         The Dubai edition includes the 3 fairs which are normally held in Hong Kong:
      APLF Leather: Hides/skins, wet blue, crust, exotic skins, leather, materials, machines, tools, dyes and chemicals for tanning, footwear, leather goods, accessories, garments industries.
      Materials+: Sustainable, functional, woven and natural materials, components. hardware, accessories, machineries, tools and supplies for footwear, fashion industries.
      Fashion Access: A wide collection of fashion goods, including bags, fashion accessories, footwear, garments, small leather goods and travelware.

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