Feb 26, 2013
Last year was a very good one for the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre since it hosted a record-breaking 1,442 events, the highest number recordedsince opening in mid-2005, representing a 7-percent increase from 1,346 held in 2011.
The venue also served more than 1.6 million delegates and visitors, which resulted in an economic impact contribution of RM590 million.
This brings the total number of events held at the Centre between June 2005 and December 2012 to 6,645, with more than 13.7 million delegates and visitors in attendance.
In addition, the total economic impact contribution to Kuala… more
Feb 26, 2013
UBM Asia is expanding its presence even more in the Asia-Pacific region by forming a joint venture with PT Dyandra Media International Tbk to produce shows in Indonesia.
The partnership will kick off with a jewelry trade fair, which will be a complementary addition to UBM Asia’s global portfolio of fifteen jewelry events in Hong Kong, Mainland China, India, Japan, Turkey, Germany, Singapore and Taiwan, including the world’s largest jewelry fair – September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair.
"The joint venture company will see both parties bringing their strength and… more
Feb 26, 2013
The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), the world’s largest professional association dedicated to promoting innovation, development and application of magnetic resonance techniques in medicine and biology, is just one of many international meetings that has selected Singapore as the site for its 24th Annual Meeting & Exhibition.
The seven-day conference will be held May 1-13, 2016, at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The purpose of the annual ISMRM event is to promote communication, research, development and… more
Feb 26, 2013
Bangkok’s IMPACT exhibition venue decide to spice its image up some by refreshing its brand with a new corporate logo to better reflect its ranking among the top venues in Asia.
“IMPACT has been focusing on its mission to be among the top five venues in Asia,” said Paul Kanjanapas, managing director of IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd.
He added, “Rebranding our image is part of the strategy to project our key attributes internationally by highlighting IMPACT as the Proficient Partner, Passionate Professional, Progressive Platform and Personalized Solution.… more
Feb 11, 2013
Malaysia recently hosted a large incentive group of 2,300 from Japan’s upscale cosmetics production and distribution brand, POLA, who arrived in Kuala Lumpur Feb. 5.
The incentive programme, supported by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), was participated by 150 company officials and top sales staff from various parts of Japan.
“Connections were made by Minister of Tourism Malaysia, Dato Seri Dr. Ng Yen Yen during her recent visit to Japan. Mr. Hiroki Yokoyama, the President of POLA was convinced by the Minister to implement its incentive programme in… more
Feb 11, 2013
The International Design Alliance has chosen Gwangju, South Korea, as the next host city of the 2015 IDA Congress.
The city was selected based on the strength of its bid, co-led by Korea Craft & Design Foundation and Gwangju Metropolitan City during an international competitive bid process, which began in September 2011, according to IDA officials.
The upcoming event in Gwangju will be the third iteration of the IDA Congress that was established to engage a dialogue between designers and non-design stakeholders.
The aim of the IDA Congress is to bring together the international design… more
Feb 11, 2013
More than 730 education institutions, professional associations, government departments, public organizations and private companies from 20 countries and regions took part in the 23rd HKTDC Education & Careers Expo, which was held in early February at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
The four-day expo featured two main zones, Education and Careers and, new this year, four Career Theme Days: Banking & Finance Day, Supply Chain & Logistics Day, Marketing & Management Day and Civil Service Day.
In all, more than 100 events, ranging from seminars, workshops… more
Feb 11, 2013
To meet China’s fast-growing golf market, the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show – China / China Golf Show ("CGS") returns March 22– 24, with 30,000 square meters and 400 brands at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.
Reed Guanghe Exhibitions, the show’s producer, has the support of the PGA World Alliance, and is a leading platform for networking, trading and education.
The 2013 CGS will cover the entire supply chain in China - from golf equipment and accessories to golf technology and from golf course construction and maintenance to golf facility… more
Jan 22, 2013
Malaysia will host Asia’s future leading architects in 2014 when they convene in the country for the 16th Asian Congress of Architects 2014 (ACA 2014).
The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) announced the congress will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
ACA is a regional congress held every two years, attended professionals and students from member countries of the Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA). The main objective of the congress is to facilitate Asian talents of architecture to travel around… more
Jan 22, 2013
The 8th UFI Open Seminar in Asia in Jakarta, produced by UFI, The Global Association for the Exhibition Industry, will kick off Feb. 28- March 1, featuring sessions with leaders in the industry.
"This is the 8th edition of the UFI Open Seminar in Asia, and it is the first time we have taken the event to Indonesia,” said Mark Cochrane, UFI’s regional manager Asia/Pacific. “Growth in South-East Asian exhibition markets has easily outpaced the rest of the region in recent years and we expect that trend to continue in 2013.”
He added, “In addition to the… more
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