An overview of the essential apps needed to follow this week's big household and consumer-related events including Christmas World and the New York International Gift Fair.
Christmasworld Navigator
Exhibitors at the Christmasworld trade show in Germany (January 28-February 1) outline the top trends for Christmas 2011. The trade-professionals-only event is one of the biggest of its kind and last year attracted over 30,000 guests and 976 international exhibitors. http://christmasworld.messefrankfurt.com
The Christmasworld Navigator helps visitors navigate around the trade fair provides exhibitors names and details and links to descriptions of the products on display at Christmasworld. (free app)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/christmasworld-navigator/id412521456?mt=8
New York International Gift Fair
The New York International Gift Fair (January 29 -February 3), open to trade professionals only, held in January and August each year showcases a range of home furnishings, kitchenware, pet products and children's toys. The show is expected to attract over 35,000 attendees and 800 international exhibitors. http://nyigf.com
The New York International Gift Fair app gives users up-to-the-minute exhibitor information, photos and videos of the event and also links to United States news and weather sites. (free app)
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/new-york-international-gift/id385136095?mt=8
International Toy Fair 2011
The trade-only International Toy Fair in Frankfurt Germany (February 3-8) is one of the leading events in the toy industry calendar. The event is often used by exhibitors as a launchpad for their latest products. http://www.toyfair.de
The Int. Toy Fair 2011 app provides users with product information, exhibitor details, a map of the fair and general information including opening times and prices. (free app)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/int-toy-fair-2011/id410289557?mt=8
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