Nov 07, 2012
The 79th Annual UFI Congress wrapped up Nov. 8 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi with a record number of 475 attendees from 55 countries who gathered to pinpoint where there were areas of growth in the exhibition industry.
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, which represents exhibition organizers, venue managers and partners of the industry, has seen its own organization grow in leaps and bounds recently as it surpassed the 600-member organization mark and now numbers 612 from 85 countries in its global membership.
Since last year’s UFI… more
Nov 07, 2012
China isn’t the only country in the Asia-Pacific region that companies continue to eye for acquisition opportunities, markets such as Indonesia and Malaysia, among others, also are gaining a lot of attention.
“Southeast Asia is becoming the next area of interest,” said Steve Monnington, managing director of Mayfield Media Strategies.
He added, “International companies discuss their strategy with us and around 20 have told us that part of (their) strategy is Southeast Asia.”
Mayfield Media Strategies works with local organizers helping them to find the right… more
Nov 06, 2012
The ATC Show 2012, made up of All in CARAVANING 2012 and All in TUNING 2012 in Beijing, had an impressive debut for the growing RVand camping industry in China.
Jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai Co. Ltd. and YASN International Exhibition Co. Ltd, the exhibition attracted 242 Chinese andinternational exhibitors displaying tuning cars, motor homes and RVs and RVaccessories, as well campsite management and development companies on 215,200 square feetof exhibit space.
More than 10,000 visitors attended the ATC Show 2012. A wide range of ancillaryevents, such as forums,… more
Nov 06, 2012
Reed Hongda Exhibitions (Henan) Co., Ltd., part of Reed Exhibitions Greater China, signed an agreement with Shanghai Gehua Exhibition Planning Co., Ltd. to acquire a 100-percent stake in the Shanghai International Auto Decoration Supplies Sourcing Fair (CSAE) and all of the show’s assets.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
CSAE is the second major addition to Reed Greater China’s fast growing auto aftermarket events, following Reed Hongda’s takeover of the Zhengzhou-based China International Automotive Aftermarket Expo & China Auto Accessories Trade Fair (CIAAF… more
Nov 06, 2012
Think light, greenery and crystals when you picture MAX Atria, the new convention and event venue that opened in early 2012 adjacent to Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre.
It's only fitting that one of the first events it hosted was a TEDx conference on inspiration, new ideas and progressive solutions for the changing world. Innovation seems to also be at the top of the priorities list for Singex Venue Pte Ltd., which operates the complex.
Filled with natural light, the $55-million MAX Atria offers 32 column-free rooms with a total of more than 135,000 square feet of… more
Nov 05, 2012
Despite opening its doors at Chicago’s McCormick Place the day before Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast, PMMI’s biennial PACK EXPO International still pulled in a 3-percent increase in attendees to 45,388, compared with the 2010 event.
Before the storm struck, attendance was tracking even higher, with pre-registration up nearly 10 percent.
“While we fully expected to surpass our attendance goals, the storm’s effect on East Coast travel prohibited many from making the show,” said Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PACK EXPO.
He added, “However, we… more
Nov 04, 2012
The World Pet Association’s SuperZoo won for overall fastest-growing net square footage and Nielsen Exposition’s GlobalShop nabbed overall fastest-growing attendance during the 3rd Annual TSNN T-awards weekend celebration held Nov. 2-4 in Louisville, Ky.
“To receive an award like this is a great honor,” said Jim Boschee, WPA’s second vice chairperson. “Everyone here has pets I assume … and everyone loves their pets.”
The awards were presented as part of a three-day gala weekend Nov. 2-4 in Louisville at which winning show organizers, as well… more
Nov 01, 2012
Burning rubber, work-of-art rides and a Hackathon were just part of the action at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show that took place Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The anchor of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week, this more of an immersive automotive experience than just a trade show attracted 130,000-plus attendees, spanned just over a million net square feet and set a record with 2,257 exhibitors, about a 100 more than the best show in 2007.
"This a blockbuster show," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of… more
Oct 31, 2012
Update: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg canceled the New York City Marathon on the second day of the 2012 ING New York City Marathon and Fitness Expo.
This time of year, more than 40,000 runners usually converge on the streets of New York City to run the historic marathon and, even after Hurricane Sandy wreaked destruction across the Northeast, this year’s marathon, along with the 2012 ING New York City Marathon and Fitness Expo, still is on tap.
The expo runs Nov. 1-3 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York.
Javits’ officials credited the center’s… more
Oct 30, 2012
Companies related to the trade show industry have been busy as of late with a spate of new hire announcements and promotions, signaling optimism about the future.
Choose Chicago, the city’s CVB, named D. Bradley Kent senior vice president of sales and services.
Kent most recently served as the vice president of industry relations for Freeman and he will join Choose Chicago Dec. 3.
"Brad is an influential leader with tremendous respect throughout the industry,” said Don Welsh, Choose Chicago’s president and CEO.
He added, “Choose Chicago has an aggressive… more
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