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Mar 03, 2013
Reed Exhibitions’ global portfolio of more than 400 trade shows had a banner year in 2012, with UBM also posting significant gains for the year  in its events portfolio. Revenues for Reed Exhibitions’ trade show division, a Reed Elsevier company, climbed 15 percent from £707 million ($1.06 billion) in 2011 to £854 million ($1.28 billion) in 2012. This division led the four other segments of the company’s portfolio – Science, Technical and Medical; Legal; Risk Solutions; and Business Information. In the past few years, Reed has sold off the majority… more
Mar 03, 2013
Trade Show News Network, a division of U.K.-based Tarsus Group, is pleased to announce Reno, Nev., has been chosen as the host for the 4th Annual TSNN Awards: Celebrating Trade Show Excellence Nov. 1-3. “We are very excited and honored to bring the TSNN Awards to Reno and have no doubt the award winners will be impressed with what the city has to offer as a first-class trade show destination,” said Rachel Wimberly, TSNN’s president. “Reno Tahoe USA is delighted to host the 2013 Trade Show News Network (TSNN) Awards,” said RSCVA President and CEO Christopher… more
Mar 03, 2013
Portable Network Graphics (PNG) is a robust file format that was created to display and transfer high-quality digital images on the internet. There are a number of reasons why web designers prefer PNG over GIF and JPEG while optimizing images for the web: PNG supports both full and partial transparency with nice anti-aliasing or softening of the edges. It uses a non-patented lossless data compression algorithm resulting in high fidelity to the original graphics and no dithering in the optimized graphic Better compression, in most cases, also results in smaller file sizes… more
Mar 03, 2013
The Mission: Get members of the Denver Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE Denver) networking, while showing off the LoDo neighborhood of Downtown Denver. Oh, and make it fun. NACE Denver tasked the Arrangers, a Destination Management Company headquartered in Denver, to carry out this mission. Danny Findley, sales manager at Arrangers, said, “The chapter wanted to do a team building event and thought maybe a scavenger hunt.” The Arrangers decided to turn that idea up a notch with a modern approach. They partnered with SCANVenger Hunt, a company that… more
Mar 03, 2013
The Mission: Get members of the Denver Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE Denver) networking, while showing off the LoDo neighborhood of Downtown Denver. Oh, and make it fun. NACE Denver tasked the Arrangers, a Destination Management Company headquartered in Denver, to carry out this mission. Danny Findley, sales manager at Arrangers, said, “The chapter wanted to do a team building event and thought maybe a scavenger hunt.” The Arrangers decided to turn that idea up a notch with a modern approach. They partnered with SCANVenger Hunt, a company that… more
Mar 03, 2013
Portable Network Graphics (PNG) is a robust file format that was created to display and transfer high-quality digital images on the internet. There are a number of reasons why web designers prefer PNG over GIF and JPEG while optimizing images for the web: PNG supports both full and partial transparency with nice anti-aliasing or softening of the edges. It uses a non-patented lossless data compression algorithm resulting in high fidelity to the original graphics and no dithering in the optimized graphic Better compression, in most cases, also results in smaller file sizes… more
Feb 28, 2013
Neon is a must-have color for spring, according to the buzz on the showfloor of OFFPRICE Show, the bargain apparel, accessories and footwear show that took place Feb. 17-20 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. Owned by U.K.-based Tarsus Group, OFFPRICE was part of the Las Vegas's biannual Fashion Week, which included events at several venues across town, such as the Las Vegas Convention Center and Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The show has seen boon times during the recession, with both of its biannual editions being honored as TSNN fastest-growing shows. This… more
Feb 27, 2013
In a unique collaboration between the Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau and Messe Duesseldorf North America, the two are partnering to launch Medical World Americas April 28-30, 2014, at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center. Germany-based Messe Duesseldorf organizes MEDICA, the world’s largest annual medical trade fair, with more than 4,500 exhibitors and 130,000 attendees, which Medical World Americas will be modeled after, according to show management. “The Americas represent some of the most significant players, if not the largest and fastest… 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
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
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Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. 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.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. 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