The show grew by 50% and welcomed a visitor flood from 55 countries
The second edition of Home&Tex was held successfully, November 19-22, 2014. It is only the second edition of the even the most coveted names in home fashion industry with a more enriched content filled up the fairground. Over 500 highend exporter and importer brands presented their latest collections in home textile, contract textile, floor and wall covering, decorative accessories, houseware and lighting on a 120,000-sqm area. The fair welcomed a visitor flood from 55 countries. Interior designers, design and lifestyle stores, furniture showrooms, distributors, importers, contractors and hotels from Middle East, the Arabian Gulf, Russia, Turkic Republics, North Africa, America and Europe visited the fair. Single type, special designed stands were used at HOME&TEX, offering exhibitors the most convenient presentation for their latest collections during the show time.
Organized by CNR Sectorial Trade Fairs of CNR Holding at CNR Expo Center, Istanbul, the fair is supported by TETSIAD (Association of Turkish Home Textile Industrialists and Businessmen) on an area of 120,000 sqm. Located in the landscape known as “Afro Eurasia”, Turkey serves as a gateway to Europe, Central Asia, the Mid – dle East and Pan Euro-Mediterranean region. The central location of Turkey provides an efficient and cost effective outlet to major markets, with a 1,5 million consumer population and with USD 22 trillion GDP. As visa requirements are eliminated between Turkey and some neighboring countries, more businessmen and professionals prefer Turkey for visiting trade shows, meeting associates and making investments. HOME&TEX has perfect timing to meet purchasing demands with its high quality product portfolio, the diversity of the product ranges and increased number of international exhibitors. With its modern lifestyle and historical architecture, Istanbul offers the perfect atmosphere for the sole home fashion fair of Turkey.
