Aug 19, 2012
The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) is stepping up its efforts to not only ensure there are more trained professional in the event industry in the country, but also they recently have won three major event bids.
MyCEB wanted to create a dynamic and effective platform for professional conference organization, so it recently created the Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) Partner Programme or in short PPP.
The initiative aims to create a competitive environment and increase the standard of the business tourism industry in Malaysia, which will enable Malaysian… more
Aug 19, 2012
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) recently supported the Queensland region by holding its board meeting and a series of roundtable and networking events at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, which will host the G20 Conference in 2014.
The event drew a turnout of members and stakeholders and followed similar meetings that have been held in Adelaide and Perth as part of the EEAA’s focus on connecting with members around Australia and discussing issues that impact upon member businesses, according to association officials.
EEAA President Matthew… more
Aug 19, 2012
Global Sources’ China Sourcing Fairs and collocated India Sourcing Fairs debuted Aug. 14 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with sold-out shows.
The sold-out events were the largest Greater China products exhibitions in Brazil, featuring more than 500 booths.
The success of the combined shows is an indication of the growing importance of trade partnerships between Greater China suppliers and the burgeoning South American market, according to Global Sources’ officials.
The shows are managed by Milton Exhibits under license from Global Sources and were held Aug. 14-16 at the Imigrantes… more
Aug 06, 2012
In a unique partnership model, U.S.-based ITN International and Australia-based Info Salons Group worked together to provide registration, access control and lead retrieval for London-based organizer GSMA’s Mobile Asia Expo.
Mobile Asia Expo attracted more than 15,500 visitors to its first large event in mainland China at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
ITN International provided GSMA the technology needed to support advance registration, onsite check-in, onsite registration, event access control and lead retrieval.
“We enjoyed an ideal partner in working with… more
Aug 06, 2012
The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) reported strong performance for the first nine months of fiscal year 2011-2012.
From October 2011-July 2012, the industry experienced significant growth, according to TCEB officials.
Part of that growth came from Thailand’s win of bids to host three megashows, including the AFECA AGM 2012, Inter Expo 2012 and World Stamp 2013.
The strong positive trend in the exhibition and trade show industry in the first three quarters are the result of continuous economic growth in Thailand and the country’s strong potential as the… more
Aug 06, 2012
Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Services has appointed Arun Madhok as its new CEO, a role he has assumed on an acting basis since former CEO, Pieter Idenburg, left the venue after seven years to explore other opportunities.
“Arun has been an integral part of Suntec Singapore’s management team for the past few years and his appointment assures continuity for the team running one of Singapore’s premiere address for MICE events both locally and globally,” said John Lim, Group CEO of ARA Asset Management, which owns the venue.
He added, “… more
Aug 06, 2012
The Society of Automotive Engineers of China (SAE-China) and NürnbergMesse China will debut the FISITA 2012 International Exhibition for Automotive Engineering and Manufacturing alongside the longstanding FISITA World Automotive Congress in Beijing.
Both events will run Nov. 27-3,0 and the FISITA 2012 Exhibition is expected to draw 12,000 attendees and 200 exhibitors.
Five exhibition segments provide global automotive players with an opportunity to present their services: Energy-efficient vehicles, Engine – Transmission – Powertrain, Car Body, Automotive Electronics and… more
Jul 22, 2012
UBM Sinexpo, the joint venture company between UBM Asia and Shanghai Sinoexpo International Exhibition Ltd.,has acquired the Winexpo trade show from Shanghai Golden Commercial Exhibition.
Winexpo, first launched in 2005, is held in May and November in Shanghai.
The May 2012 event was held in INTEX Shanghai and attracted almost 100 exhibitors and more than 5,300 trade visitors.
The autumn 2012 event will take place Nov. 28-30. From 2013, Winexpo will be collocated with UBM's existing trade show, Hotelex Shanghai, China's leading show for hotel supplies and equipment.
The event'… more
Jul 22, 2012
Four energy-related trade shows representing different aspects of the value chain will be collocated - China EPower, China Smart Gridtec exhibitions ,Wind Energy Exhibition and Conference and China International Power and Generating Sets Exhibition.
The collocation of the four shows is the result of a joint venture between MP Zhongmao International (Shanghai) Pte Ltd and Shanghai Deray Exhibition Planning Co. Ltd.
A new joint venture company, MPZhongmao Deray (Shanghai) International Pte Ltd (MPZD), has been set up to oversee the organization and operations of the shows.
"The… more
Jul 22, 2012
Singapore Exhibition Services’ MTA VIETNAM2012 attracted a total of more than 10,000 attendees, including trade visitors, exhibiting staff, conference delegates, speakers and members of the press.
The manufacturing solutions trade event was first launched in Ho Chi Minh City in 2005 and is co-organized by VCCI Exhibition Service Co Ltd.
"Every edition of MTA VIETNAM sees us continually trying to bring the latest technologies and products to Vietnam,” said William Lim, project director for Singapore Exhibition Services (SES).
He added, “This year is no different, as… more
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