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Nov 25, 2013
By joining with Konstrukski Indonesia, a construction exhibition, as well as launching Connect Indonesia and Green Airports Indonesia, Tarsus Group’s Indonesia International Infrastructure Conference & Exhibition doubled its size and reach at its recent show.
Held at the Jakarta Convention Center Nov. 12-15, the annual event was attended by 739 delegates, 4,000 trade visitors and 131 exhibitors.
The exhibition sprawled more than 4,650 square meters with exhibits from industries, including manufacturer, energy and renewable, bank and financing, railways, lighting and construction… more
Nov 25, 2013
U.K.-Based Tarsus Group continues to expand into markets worldwide, with one new partnership deal that moves the company into Mexico and another that includes a show launch in Thailand.
In the first deal, Tarsus agreed to acquire a 50-percent interest in a company that owns two major exhibitions in Mexico from E.J. Krause & Associates to establish a joint venture with EJK.
“Mexico is a large and fast-growing market that has close trading ties with the US. The Mexican exhibition market is highly fragmented at present and offers exciting potential for growth,” said Douglas… more
Nov 25, 2013
Messe Frankfurt recently concluded a record-breaking edition of Beautyworld Japan West with attendance from 210 exhibitors from five countries and regions. The event was held at the INTEX Osaka from 21st to 23rd October 2013.
According to Messe Frankfurt, a total of 16,232 visitors attended the fair, which focused in the major fields of “Hair”, ”Total beauty”, “Aesthetics” and “Retail business”. The three-day show was divided into the key areas of the Salon Business Area and the Retail Business Area, as well as four product zones which focused… more
Nov 25, 2013
This week, NASDAQ-listed Global Sources released its results for the third quarter ended 30th September 2013. The company reported revenues of US$45 million, down 24% compared with the same quarter in 2012. Net profit attributable to shareholders in the quarter was US$5.4 million, a drop of 35% from the third quarter last year.
Nearly half of Global Sources’ revenues were generated from online services, amounting US$22 million, a 26% decrease year-on-year. Print revenues dropped 19% to US$3.4 million in the quarter, and accounted for 7.5% of total revenues. The management attributed… more
Nov 25, 2013
The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has outbid the likes of South Korea to establish the headquarters of the Asian Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (AACVB) in Bangkok, effective from 1st January 2014.
Thailand’s selection was attributed to its excellent connection for business along with its strong relations to regionals organisations, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) and Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
AACVB was formed in 1983, where… more
Nov 25, 2013
A new commercial maritime trade show, Seawork Asia, will launch its inaugural edition from 4th to 6th November 2014 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
Seawork Asia is organised by Seawork Asia Company Ltd, a joint venture company in China form by U.K.-based Mercator Media Ltd. The three-day show will feature maritime products and services ranging from support services such as coastguard, patrol, safety and navigation to workboats and floating plant.
Andrew Webster, chief executive of Mercator Media, commented, “This is the first dedicated commercial marine… more
Nov 24, 2013
Healthcare exhibitors are keenly aware of the timeline for implementation of the 2010 federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s Physician Payment Sunshine provisions, which require disclosure of certain payments or gifts to physicians.
In the Final Rule released by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Feb. 1, applicable manufacturers and group purchasing organizations, many who are exhibitors, are currently in the period between required payment data capture, which began Aug. 1 and initial reporting, which begins March 31.
Testament to the rules… more
Nov 24, 2013
The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia chose SmithBucklin to provide full-service association management for its Chicago-based organization.
"We are thrilled to gain access to SmithBucklin's unmatched resource base of people, knowledge and association solutions," said Meena S. Desai, M.D., vice president of SAMBA's board of directors.
Desai added, "This partnership will allow us to continue to expand our reach, enhance patient safety and provide research and education for practitioners of ambulatory anesthesia."
Founded in 1985, SAMBA's goals are to advance… more
Nov 24, 2013
The AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo won the 2013 Trade Show News Network award for having the fastest-growing attendance of all nonprofit trade shows.
The award was presented during the TSNN Awards Nov. 1-3 in Reno at a Saturday night gala in front of more than 50 show organizers, as well as suppliers and guests.
Kristin Gibson, vice president of J. Spargo & Associates, which produces the event and accepted the award, said before the gala evening, “All of us at J. Spargo & Associates are thrilled that the AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo is being honored… more
Nov 24, 2013
Six months after Hanley Wood bought the Greenbuild Conference & Expo from the U.S. Green Building Council, the two entities have teamed up, along with Green Building Council Italia and Veronafiere, to launch Greenbuild for Europe and the Mediterranean region in 2014 in Verona, Italy.
“Greenbuild for Europe and the Mediterranean region is part of the global expansion of the successful Greenbuild Conference & Expo brand,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair, U.S. Green Building Council.
He added. “USGBC and Hanley Wood entered into a strategic… more
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