According to organizers of the 6th International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) buyer registration has reached an all-time high, with hotel capacity stretched to the limit. As a result, the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) announced that it would close registration by Friday, February 3, 2017, and that those registering after that date would not be guaranteed free hotel nights.
IDE Managing Director Eli Avidar said, “We are very gratified by the huge response of buyers that have registered for our annual international diamond event. Due to the very attractive package we offer buyers – major rough and polished tenders, a large selection of polished goods, social activities and sightseeing tours, as well as free hotel nights – registration has exceeded all expectations. This is literally the last chance to register and to take advantage of the free hotel accommodations.”
This year’s event has attracted buyers from more than 20 countries, including the United States, U.K., Germany, China and India. This includes a great deal of first time attendees.
A new feature at IDWI 2017 are tenders of rough and polished diamonds by major producers and independent suppliers, including Alrosa, I. Hennig and Koin. Since only registered buyers are able to take part in the tenders this has expanded the buyer pool to new audiences. During IDWI, IDE will be opening its new International Tender Center, a state-of-the-art facility which will host tenders of rough and polished diamonds on a regular basis.
