The latest export figures point to a revival in exports of furniture to the Arab markets. According to ICEX reports, sales there were up 56.5% in the first quarter of the year against the figure for the same period last year.

nude, New International Design, the springboard for new designers at Ideas&Pasión Feria Hábitat Valencia, is now open for registration. Aspiring participants can register until 28th May.

Feria Valencia has negotiated deals with Valencia’s hotels and aparthotels to offer exhibitors and visitors at Ideas&Pasión, Feria Hábitat Valencia the keenest hotel rates on the market.

On 7^th May the COAM Foundation hosted the launch of Ideas&Pasión, Feria Hábitat Valencia to the press and exhibitors. The fair’s creative and organisational team, its director Ignacio Mateu, artistic director Mayca Genaro and design consultancy CuldeSac joined forces to present the new spirit of the fair.

In the words of Federmueble president Alfredo Roe, the fair and the furniture trade share one overriding objective: “To make Spanish furniture a global benchmark. Our success will lead to success for the fair, making it the leading exhibition in the world of the home and an event that sets consumer trends.”