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Jun 12, 2013
The pace of growth may be slowing, but the trade show industry still just keeps moving in a positive direction, with the Center for Exhibition Industry Research’s Index showing a 1.3-percent increase to kick off the first quarter of this year, compared with the same time period last year.
Even though it’s the eleventh straight quarter with an uptick, the year started out lagging behind the overall GDP, which saw 1.8 percent growth, compared with Q1 2012.
The fourth quarter of 2012 ended with a more modest growth rate of 0.9 percent, according to CEIR.
"Overall, the first-… more
Jun 11, 2013
Cathy Griffith has been promoted to operations director for Nielsen Expositions, replacing Cindy Sample, who now runs the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show.
Griffith also will oversee the production of the ASD events, a general merchandise show with more than 2,800 exhibitors held biannually in Las Vegas, as well as spearheading several centralized services for Nielsen Expositions, according to company officials.
"Nielsen Expositions strives to exceed our customer's expectations and with Cathy's strong industry connections and leadership skills she will… more
Jun 11, 2013
For more than 45 years, dmg :: events’ massive Global Petroleum Show has been held biennially in Calgary, but now, citing attendee and exhibitor demands, it will switch to an annual format.
“This is an important evolution for the industry, for Canada and for Calgary," said Wes Scott, executive vice president of dmg :: events ( Canada ).
He added, “Since 1968, Global Petroleum Show has been a major platform for international and local markets to conduct business face-to-face. The annualization of Global Petroleum Show offers more opportunities to connect the industry… more
Jun 10, 2013
The Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology exhibition, on tap June 9-12 at the Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, will span 20,000 square meters, a 33-percent increase, compared with last year’s event.
The two main themes of the show, run by Germany-based Messe Frankfurt, are Electrical Engineering and Building Automation.
To maintain support these themes, the show will host 287 of industry-leading suppliers, including brands such as BOCHO, Crestron Electronics, Dalitek, Delta Green Tech, Echelon, Hedong, Legrand, EnOcean, Menred, Phillips, Seyoung, Songri, Siemens and Wago.
The… more
Jun 10, 2013
Since the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition launched nine years ago, it’s been a juggernaut, growing year-over-year in attendance alone from 1,100 coming to the event in 2005 to an estimated 9,500 attending the recent show at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
“We benefit from being in an industry that continues to be on fire,” said Craig Dooley, senior vice president, GLM and group show director, IR Events Group. “There is a lot of momentum behind the show in Chicago.”
So much momentum, in fact, the Windy City will continue to be the show’s… more
Jun 10, 2013
The Thailand Convention & Visitors Bureau as named Nopparat Maythaveekulchai as the new president of the organization.
Nopparatwill be tasked with continuing to implement TCEB’s existing 5-Year Strategy that highlights 5 policies designed to emphasize the commitment between public and private sectors.
In addition, TCEB also has appointed two new vice presidents to strengthen TCEB’s missions to achieve MICE hub for the region.
“I am glad and honoured to be one of executives considered by TCEB as having right qualifications and eventually met the criteria for the… more
Jun 10, 2013
UBM Asia’s 13th Shanghai International Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME China) will showcase thousands of children and baby products July 17-19 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
The event will feature more than 2,100 brands in total across 138,000 square meters of exhibition space, as well as 6,000 buyers.
"CBME China 2013 will attract a record 1,400 exhibitors occupying over 138,000 square meters of exhibition space. We are glad to receive such an outstanding support from the industry," said Athena Gong , general manager, CBME.
Gong added, "By… more
Jun 10, 2013
Reed Huaqun Exhibitions Co., Ltd. and ShanghaiMart have reached an agreement to develop the Shanghai International Gift & Home Trade Fair, formerly produced by ShanghaiMart, into the Shanghai International Houseware, Premium, Arts & Crafts Creative Design Exhibition, organized by Reed Huaqun.
The newly combined mega-expo will take place at ShanghaiMart Aug. 28-30.
The Shanghai International Houseware, Premium, Arts & Crafts Creative Design Exhibition is the first in several new Reed initiatives scheduled for this year, according to company officials.
Speaking at the signing… more
Jun 10, 2013
Last week, Infrastructure NSW (INSW) announced it has terminated negotiations with the winning bidder to build temporary exhibition facilities at Sydney’s Glebe Island. This week INSW stressed it will provide temporary exhibition facilities at Glebe Island on schedule in time for the 2014 exhibition season.
The Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) revealed it has met with INSW three times since the announcement and is concerned about losing six months to an already tight construction schedule for an interim venue. The EEAA stressed the government must ensure the… more
Jun 10, 2013
The 2013 edition of the Asia Adult Expo (AEE) will expand into an additional hall at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) this summer due to the increased demand. Organised by Hong Kong-based exhibition organiser, Vertical Expo, the adult products and services show will run from 29th to 31st August.
According to Vertical Expo, the original exhibition space has already sold out. The 2012 show attracted 38,300 visitors and 80 exhibiting companies. The upcoming edition will feature adult products and services, as well as supporting events including keynote sessions and… more
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