Jaffna International Trade Fair opens today

Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF 2017), the largest consumer exhibition and trade fair in the fast-growing northern region of Sri Lanka, opens today, 27 January and will go on till 29 January for the eighth consecutive year. All arrangements are in place to make it a great success for private and public sector companies, suppliers, buyers/procurers, academics, students and the general public.

The event aptly named ‘Gateway to the North’ will be held at Jaffna Municipal Council Grounds.

The exhibition is widely accepted as a ‘must-attend’ in the event- calendar of all stakeholders in the supply chain and in the procurement process.

The exhibition comprises both local and international stalls catering to a diverse variety of needs and services.

LECS CEO Aasim Mukthar confirms that more than 300 booth-holders will exhibit more than 1,000 products to meet the demands of over 60,000 visitors from across the country.

The event offers many attractions for visitors of all ages which includes an amusement park for children, all types of food and beverage, hawker type food courts and special discounts on over 1,000 products.  An hourly raffle draw will bring exciting prizes. Further, the event will provide free health check-ups and beauty consultant sessions.

Visiting students will be provided with valuable information about scholarships offered by leading institutes by directing them to necessary seminars and workshops. The special higher education pavilion will also have an hourly raffle draw to offer exiting prizes.

A special 75-member delegation from India will be visiting the event to explore the trade and investment opportunities. This delegation is sponsored and hosted by ASSOCHAM of India (The Associated Chamber of Commerce in India).

The exhibition will feature the construction industry, hospitality industry, food, beverage and packing industry, automobile industry, ICT industry, financial services, apparel and textile, agricultural, consumer goods and many others, which will be on show during the three days.

As the event is considered the one-stop-shop, many companies have come forward to assist by way of sponsorship. Co-Sponsor of this event is S-Lon Lanka Ltd., Mobitel – Official Telecommunication Partner, 4Ever Skin Naturals Ltd. – Official Beauty Care Partner, D. Samson & Sons Ltd. – Official Footwear Partner, Industrial Stainless Steel Fabrications Ltd. – Official Processing Machinery and Equipment Supplier, Lanka Hospitals – Official Healthcare Partner, Idea Imports and Exports Ltd. – Official Interior Partner, Deen Brothers Imports Ltd. – Official Machinery & Power Tools Partner, Wijeya Products – Official Food Partner.

JITF 2017 is organised by Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services Ltd. (LECS) in association with the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Yarlpanam (CCIY) with the support of Jaffna Municipal Council, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau and International Business Council. The event is endorsed by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Consulate General of India in Jaffna and National Chamber of Exporters.