Global Sources Sports & Outdoor and Fashion Grand Opening in April 2024: Uncovering New Business Opportunities in Sports Fashion
HONG KONG , April 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Phase 3 of the 2024 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows officially opened today, bringing together two shows – Global Sources Sports & Outdoor and Global Sources Fashion. The event will continue until April 30 at AsiaWorld-Expo. With the growing global popularity of health consciousness, the sports and outdoor industry is experiencing explosive growth, presenting huge market prospects. To meet the pressing sourcing needs of buyers around the world, the Global Sources exhibition in Hong Kong in April 2024 presents a new range show. Global Sources Sports & Outdoor presents high-quality, modern, technological and environmentally friendly products for sports and outdoor and sportswear from Asia. This includes equipment for camping, fitness, water sports, outdoor activities, as well as sports clothing and accessories.
Global Sources Fashion showcases the most personalized and design-conscious fashion products, as well as eco-friendly clothing, fashion bags and popular accessories. International fashion apparel and accessories suppliers from countries such as India and Vietnam were specially invited to showcase their highly distinctive fashion products and crafts, bringing new design concepts and creativity to the event. It provides buyers with a wider range of choices and a richer shopping experience. Global Sources Fashion aims to promote global trade and cultural exchange in the fashion industry and make a positive contribution to the sustainable development of the industry.
John Kao, Vice President of Global Sources Hong Kong and Overseas Shows, said Global Sources Hong Kong Shows is poised to understand market trends with the timely launch of the Sports & Outdoor Show, capitalizing on the booming opportunities in the sports and leisure industry. It aims to bring together high-quality suppliers to target the global buyer market.” Global Sources Sports & Outdoor, together with Global Sources Fashion, have nearly 1,000 stands and over 50,000 products, creating a sports fashion sourcing platform from one counter.
Sports Carnival interrupts traditional exhibition formats, co-organized on-site events with PURE
The show is organizing a special sports carnival in Hall 5, with the aim of providing buyers with a new exhibition experience through a series of themed activities and competitions related to sports and the outdoors. Breaking away from the traditional exhibition format, the zone offers games such as basketball, air hockey, smart cycling, darts and jiggers. Shoppers can enjoy the fun of sports in fun competitions while gaining a deeper understanding of the functionality and practicality of sports and outdoor products. Through immersive experiences, it provides exhibitors and buyers with a more intuitive and interactive communication platform that allows them to experience the charm of a healthy lifestyle and the excitement of outdoor products.
To complement the theme, the third phase of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows will host a series of professional forums focused on the theme of “Fashion Technology Revolution in Design, ESG and Retail”. Industry experts and academics were invited to discuss the future direction of the industry and share insights on the market and the current international trade situation. During the expo, the high-end fitness center PURE will provide InBody check-ups, chair yoga experiences and sharing sessions. Detailed InBody checks allow participants to gain more insight into their health from experts, while chair yoga offers traditional chair-supported poses led by professional yoga instructors. This event not only allows buyers to understand and experience the latest sports and outdoor products, but also gives them the opportunity to actively participate in health and fitness practices.
The camping craze is sweeping the world
As the global camping craze continues, the show features a dedicated camping and recreation area showcasing a wide range of popular products including camping gear, outdoor furniture and outdoor energy storage. At the same time, the exhibition also follows fashion trends in outdoor sports, presenting sportswear that combines fashion, technology and sports elements. These garments not only use environmentally friendly materials, aligning with ESG principles, but also lead the new trend of green sports fashion, inspiring new visual and wearing experiences, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable development and ecological concepts.
Trends in the spotlight: Reveals new fashion color trends with PANTONE
The show created a special Color Trends Spotlight in Hall 11 aimed at inspiring the creativity of designers and buyers through the display and application of color. To better lead fashion trends, Global Sources Fashion has once again partnered with PANTONE, the world’s leading color institute, to present and interpret fashion color trends for Spring/Summer 2025. The zone showcases exclusive product designs that apply selected colors of Pantone to various fashion items. This helps buyers and exhibitors observe and learn about the use of color in fashion products up close, understanding how to enhance product appeal through color combinations and variations. He also leads the direction of colorful fashion trends.
At the Trends Forecast Conference, PANTONE will release the Spring/Summer 2025 Fashion Color Forecast, revealing the secrets of the season’s fashion color trends, providing valuable information and guidance for fashion industry professionals. Through this sharing of color trends, buyers and exhibitors can better understand market trends and predict and plan future product developments and marketing strategies.
Focus on sustainable growth and ESG principles
As a leading international O2O trading platform and event organizer, Global Sources maintains a strong commitment to sustainability, as reflected in the integration of sustainable practices into various aspects of the event. By optimizing the show process, reducing the carbon footprint and improving digital services, Global Sources has strengthened its sustainable sourcing practices, setting a new standard for professional trading platforms and promoting the development of the industry.
This year, Global Sources debuted a new “Show Genie” feature within its mobile app, which includes electronic badges and interactive maps for use at our shows, as well as an option to add exhibitor notes. These features aim to improve the overall sourcing experience, allowing buyers to plan their visits efficiently in advance and navigate the shows more easily. Meanwhile, exhibitors can take advantage of this feature to drive on-site traffic and expand their online show opportunities.
In addition, the show serves as a platform to showcase a wide range of green, low-carbon and eco-friendly products that meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, allowing visitors to intuitively experience the practical applications of sustainable development in the fashion and entertainment industries . The show invites industry experts and academics to share ideas on environmental protection, social responsibility and sustainable sourcing, encouraging discussions on the future development of the industry.
About global sources
Global Sources is an internationally recognized B2B sourcing platform that has been driving global trade for over 50 years. The company connects authentic buyers and verified suppliers worldwide with customized solutions and reliable market information through trade shows, digital platforms, magazines and events. Global Sources’ unique online to offline (O2O) services have successfully provided efficient and convenient trade services to over 10 million registered international buyers and consumers.
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