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Sep 22, 2015
As World Routes draws to a close on the African continent, the Province of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa, officially has handed the event over to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in Chengdu, China for 2016.
Speaking at the close of the 21st World Route Development Forum in Durban today, Huang Ping, minister of Chengdu Municipal Government, said: "Hosting World Routes in Chengdu gives us the opportunity to demonstrate, on a global stage, our success in building a national-level aviation hub serving international and domestic airlines.”
He added… more
Sep 22, 2015
The Sunday Times published a report stating that UBM plc is moving ahead with plans to sell its PR Newswire division. The asset disposal is expected to result in UBM netting approximately US$750 million. PR Newswire is a leading global distributor of press releases, publicity material and marketing news.
PR Newswire is forecast to post revenues of US$320 million this year and deliver profits of US$87 million. The Sunday Times also reported that U.S.-based investment bank, Evercore, had been appointed to manage the sale and that private equity firm, GTCR was expected to be a leading bidder.
Sep 22, 2015
Mega Expo (formerly Kenfair), a Hong Kong-based exhibition and event organiser, announced its financial results for the year ended 30th June 2015. The company reported total revenues of US$24 million, down 8.5% year-on-year. Despite the drop in revenue, Mega Expo recorded a profit of US$5.9 million, up from US$1.8 million in the previous year. Diluted earnings per share in the year were HK$0.2046 (US$0.026).
In the previous financial year, more than 95% of Mega Expo’s revenue came from organising exhibitions (US$23 million). Revenues from exhibitions were down year-on-year 8.1%. The remaining… more
Sep 22, 2015
The 34th edition of Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd., ran from 8th to 12nd September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
The Watch & Clock Fair featured more than 780 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions, with first time exhibitors from Bermuda, Denmark, Lebanon, Russia and Spain. The five-day event attracted over 19,600 buyers, up about 2% compared with the previous year. Encouraging… more
Sep 21, 2015
More than 150 trade show leaders, industry suppliers, investment bankers, media and economists gathered last week at the JW Marriott in Chicago to look deep into a crystal ball for the Center for Exhibition Industry Research’s Predict: Annual Exhibition Industry Outlook Conference.
Britton Jones, president and CEO of Business Journals Inc. and chairman of CEIR, greeted everyone and said, “Thank you for taking the time to be here in Chicago for our biggest event yet.”
The purpose of CEIR Predict is exactly what it sounds like; the sessions focused on where the industry is now and where it’s… more
Sep 21, 2015
Every year, when thousands of attendees head to the Toy Industry Association’s North American International Toy Fair, the only thing missing on the showfloor filled with toys and game were the kids.
Starting with the February 2016 show, the public will have the opportunity to see all the latest new products with TIA and LeftField Media teaming up to launch Play Fair - "a celebration of play and entertainment for all ages”.
"Play Fair will provide toy lovers of all ages with unique and unparalleled access to enriching immersive events and experiences built around the power of play," said … more
Sep 20, 2015
There are likely hundreds of conference directory mobile apps on the market.
While making apples-to-apples comparisons of these products should include a close examination of the price ranges, feature sets, and value propositions, there is another element to consider heavily during the purchasing process: the provider.
Responsiveness
When there are lots of choices (in any industry), products sometimes start to look the same and buyers look for ways to narrow down the field. Excellent customer service, immediate and helpful responses (not just automatically generated emails), and a genuinely… more
Sep 20, 2015
There are likely hundreds of conference directory mobile apps on the market.
While making apples-to-apples comparisons of these products should include a close examination of the price ranges, feature sets, and value propositions, there is another element to consider heavily during the purchasing process: the provider.
Responsiveness
When there are lots of choices (in any industry), products sometimes start to look the same and buyers look for ways to narrow down the field. Excellent customer service, immediate and helpful responses (not just automatically generated emails), and a genuinely… more
Sep 18, 2015
Fall is a busy time in more ways than one in the trade show industry and several companies recently added to their ranks.
The Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau appointed Doug Bennett as senior vice president of Convention Development. He replaces Jennifer Barnett who retired from the position after 22 years of service.
Bennett’s responsibilities include managing the convention sales team to achieve annual room night goals, developing and implementing the convention sales and marketing plan, outlining specific sales objectives and priorities for… more
Sep 18, 2015
Fifty shows will be celebrated for their success Nov. 6-8 at the TSNN Awards in Atlanta, but beforehand, TSNN will hold a complimentary webinar – “What Does It Take to be One of the Fastest-growing Trade Shows in North America?”
The webinar will be held Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. ET and to register please go HERE.
Find out from the show organizers who have achieved the distinction of being named one of TSNN’s top fastest-growing shows as they speak frankly about their objectives, decisions, teams and challenges along the way.
Hear ideas to rethink the aspects of your show suffering stagnation and… more
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