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Feb 11, 2014
The National Retail Federation’s Retail’s Big Show broke attendance records, with 30,000 people, an uptick from 27,500 last year, Jan. 12-15 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York.
There also were 555 exhibiting companies, up from 494 last year, and 205,000 net square feet, up from 168,000 net sq. ft. last year.
“We are incredibly fortunate to be in an industry that is changing on a daily basis,” said Susan Newman, NRF’s senior vice president of conferences.
Driving that change is technology and all the ways that consumers are buying products,… more
Feb 11, 2014
After a long-awaited time, the Boise (Idaho) Centre, the city’s convention center, will be getting some additional space, with plans to nearly double the 50,000 square feet now available.
The Greater Boise Auditorium District has agreed to purchase adjacent space to the existing center that will allow it to expand by 43,000 sq. ft., including a 15,000 square-foot ballroom, 7,000 square-foot commercial kitchen and an additional 14,000 sq. ft. of meeting room space and 7,000 sq. ft. of pre-function space.
“After years of exploring expansion scenarios, it appears we’ve… more
Feb 10, 2014
The Professional Convention Management Association and Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers have formed a partnership to help advance the Meetings, Incentive, Exhibition and Convention Industry by collaborating on education and certification.
The partnership will provide an opportunity for the organizations to facilitate the exchange of best practices and ideas among its members, and will support industry certifications which include the Certified Meeting Professional and the Certified Association Sales Executive programs.
Through this partnership,… more
Feb 10, 2014
Two major U.S.-based financial services organisations have chosen to have their events in the first quarter of 2014 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre).
The Million Dollar Round Table Experience will be at the Centre Feb. 13-15, followed by the GAMA International LAMP Asia 2014 Feb. 16-17.
The MDRT is the premier association of financial professionals, with nearly 36,000 of the world's leading life insurance and financial services professionals from more than 430 companies in 78 countries as part of its membership.
The 2014 MDRT Experience will bring together some… more
Feb 10, 2014
With the George Little Management shows now part of its portfolio, Emerald Expositions has decided to collocate the Imprinted Sportswear Show Orlando and Surf Expo Sept. 4-6 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
“Providing new and enhanced ways to bring more value to our customer base is a priority for Emerald Expositions,” said Emerald Expositions’ CEO David Loechner.
He added, ““The acquisition of GLM has expanded the scope of our resources to identify and develop targeted cross-marketing initiatives for our exhibitors and attendees that speak to… more
Feb 10, 2014
Automechanika Shanghai broke records for exhibitor and visitor attendance for its 10th year when it was held Dec. 10-13 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China.
Asia’s annual leading international trade fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services, covering the whole industry chain of OE and aftermarket, Automechanika Shanghai is organized by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and the China National Automotive Industry International Corporation (CNAICO).
“Ten years ago the first edition of Automechanika Shanghai only had 235 exhibitors and most of… more
Feb 10, 2014
Adding to its audiovisual offerings, Dallas-based Freeman recently bought Audio Visual Management Group, an AV provider for association trade shows, business meetings, and special events based in Richardson, Texas.
AVMG will join other Freeman brands such as, Encore Event Technologies, Stage Rigging and Alford Media as part of Freeman Audio Visual.
“As our customers’ needs continue to evolve, we want to maintain our ability to stay ahead of those shifts and meet changes head-on with agility and ease,” said Ken Sanders, president of Freeman AV.
He added, “The… more
Feb 10, 2014
The 7th edition of Secutech Vietnam, International Security, Fire & Safety Exhibition & Conference, is scheduled to be held Aug. 20-22 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Organized by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd, Secutech Vietnam provides a platform to both domestic and overseas suppliers of safety as well as security products and solutions.
“Thanks to growing demand for total system solutions, distributors of security and safety products in Vietnam are all expanding their product lines in order to fulfill the… more
Feb 10, 2014
Reed Exhibitions Japan’s NEPCON JAPAN – 43rd Electronics R&D and Manufacturing Technology Expo, concluded earlier this month posting a new show record of 1,767 exhibitors – up 11% overthe previous year. The three-day trade show was concurrently held along with Automotive Worldand Lighting Japan.
Billed as Asia’s largest exhibition for electronic design, R&D and manufacturing, Nepcon Japan, ran from 15th to 17th January 2014 at Tokyo Big Sight. Over 60,000 visitors were reportedly on hand to view the latest innovations in the electronics and PCB industry… more
Feb 10, 2014
The new exhibition venue in southern Taiwan, Kaohsiung Exhibition Center (KEC), is set to officially open on 14th April 2014. KEC was funded by Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade and will be operated by the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center Cooperation, a member of Uniplan Group.
There are currently more than 30 conferences and 10 exhibitions scheduled to run at KEC. Its first event, Taiwan International Fastener Show, will coincide with the venue’s opening date. Other events scheduled at KEC include TAITRA’s Taiwan International Boat Show and a variety of conferences and meetings… more
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