Walas the Canada Specialist / Canadian Connections proudly present the results in the evaluation report of the first Canadian Connections Fair which took place 1st – 5th of February 2006 in Arnhem.

Due to the excellent cooperation between the organizer, location provider, entertainment provider, food & beverage experts as well as all the participants and of course the guests, we can look back at a successful and inspiring event.

Some results:

Total amount of visitors: 5.379
Average entrance fee per paying visitor: € 6,41

Hometown of visitors:
From all over the Netherlands but especially from:
Gelderland, focus on Arnhem, Apeldoorn, Veluwe and Achterhoek
Overijssel, focus on Twente
Groningen and Drenthe
Zuid Holland

"How did you know about Canadian Connections Fair 2006?"

The average stay was long:

By offering special food & beverages, opportunities to browse through Canadian products, books and art, relaxing area’s, film, presentations and a variety in entertainment and performances this goal was reached, especially during the weekend.
The participants could zoom in on the interest of the guests by personal communication.

"How long did you stay at the Fair?"

"Did your visit to Canadian Connections Fair meet your objectives?"

Some conclusions and advises for the Fair in 2007:

• Same choices in lay out and products.
• Open from Friday to Sunday.
• The basis costs for organizer will stay more or less the same.
• Using a variety of entertainment in the same way.
• Opening hours from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. might be sufficient.
• Maybe entertainment/performances on Thursday evening for guests and press and Friday and Saturday.
• Emphasizing more on art and culture.
• When possible more focus on East Canada as well.
• Need for more participants in immigration and moving sector.