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Apr 09, 2012
When the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring) opened its doors this week at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre it already was off to a good start with a record-breaking 950 exhibitors.
The show, scheduled April 6-9, is in its fourth year and attracted exhibitors from not only the Chinese mainland, but also France, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States.
Vietnam also had exhibitors on the showfloor for the first time.
Fair highlights included three new dedicated product… more
Apr 09, 2012
The recent SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou, held March 7-9 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou – drew a record number of exhibitors and visitors.
There were 22,189 visitors from 60 countries and regions, an increase of 14 percent, compared with last year.
Chinese visitors numbered 21,312 and 877 were international visitors.
Exhibitors represented 438 companies from 15 countries and regions, up 24 percent, compared with last year.
Some of the exhibitors included Siemens, Lenze, Phoenix Contact, Harting, Weidmueller, Beckhoff, Pilz, ifm, Pepperl+Fuchs,… more
Apr 09, 2012
The 16th edition of the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), saw a record 640 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions attend the four-day event at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
FILMART covers film, television, digital entertainment and music, and is one of 10 events in total that makes up the month-long Entertainment Expo Hong Kong. Country pavilions that took part at FILMART this year included France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore,… more
Apr 09, 2012
The Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre has announced the official opening of MAX Atria, a US$44 million purpose-built MICE venue managed by Singex Venues Pte Ltd. Designed with sustainability in mind, the venue will reportedly consume 30% less energy each year compared to a conventionally designed building of the same size.
The new 12,700 square meters convention wing offers complimentary Wi-Fi access and is located at the site of Singapore EXPO. Featuring 32 column-free rooms with a garden courtyard and rooftop space, MAX Atria is capable to hold over 3,500 delegates and is… more
Apr 09, 2012
Diversified Events Hong Kong will partner with Hong Kong Education City to jointly organise the Hong Kong Learning and Teaching Expo for its 2012 edition.
The previous editions of the Hong Kong Learning and Teaching Expo were held in July 2010 and June 2011. The 2012 event will run from Nov. 22-24 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Products and services exhibited at the show will include school infrastructure, learning management systems, learning and teaching services/solutions/resources, student assessment solutions & services, services/products catering for… more
Apr 09, 2012
UBM plc announced the launch of Ecobuild India in 2013. The event will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Mumbai April 16-18..
Ecobuild India 2013 will be organised by UBM’s two subsidiaries, UBM Build Environment and UBM India. UBM Build Environment is a specialist media division of UBM for the construction, property, architecture and interiors markets.
UBM currently has Ecobuild events in U.K. and China. The U.K. event claims to be the world’s largest exhibition dedicated to the future of sustainable building design, construction and the built environment. The… more
Apr 08, 2012
With more and more smartphones and other devices on the showfloor that require additional Wi-Fi and mobile bandwith, convention and meeting venues’ existing networks are being tasked with keeping up with the demand.
To address this issue, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events released its White Paper, “Wi-Fi and Mobile Challenges in the Exhibitions and Events Industry”, in response to bandwith concerns expressed by various segments of the industry.
The IAEE Wi-Fi and Mobile Bandwidth Task Force was created to work on this effort.
"The… more
Apr 07, 2012
Charles Ahlers has spent 40 years in the convention and visitors bureau business, most recently serving as president at the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, but he’s now decided to move on at the end of this year.
“I have been fortunate to be able to realize many accomplishments during my four decade career in this industry,” Ahlers said.
He added, “I have worked for five distinct destination marketing organizations, and it seems fitting at this time to finish my visitor industry career on a high note. This Anaheim Resort community and all of… more
Apr 04, 2012
While it can’t be easy being a consumer show representing a distressed industry, the Progressive International Motorcycle Show Tour proved that a creative reinvention strategy can go a long way in maintaining and building attendance.
Owned by Advanstar Communications, the 17-week event for motorcycle enthusiasts, which converges annually in 12 cities November to March, recently concluded its 2011/2012 tour, boasting an overall attendance of nearly 500,000 people, according to show officials.
Last year, the show drew approximately 470,000 attendees, and for the past two years, has… more
Apr 03, 2012
Patricia Farias-Barlow has been selected as the International Association of Exhibitions and Events’ 2012 "Legend of the Industry" for this year's IAEE Krakoff Leadership Institute to be held May30-June 1 at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C., as part of IAEE's Mid-Year Meeting.
The Krakoff Leadership Institute provides professional development for a group of industry professionals who were selected by the Krakoff Leadership Institute Committee as the industry's future leaders based on their application and extensive review.
"Being selected as this year… more
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In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
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OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact