News
Dec 10, 2012
Messe Düsseldorf, Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai and the China National Travel Service Group Corporation recently signed a cooperation agreement.
As a result, Messe Düsseldorf is the first and only German trade fair organizer to work together with a Chinese partner in the tourism industry, according to company officials.
CTS has considerable resources in tourism, including vacation complexes, travel agencies and its own magazine, according to Messe Düsseldorf officials. It also is one of the largest campsite operators in China.
By 2015, it will have set up more than 50… more
Dec 10, 2012
Restaurants serve all kinds of high-end tea products these days, at least that’s what the thinking might be behind the decision for World Tea East and the Atlanta Foodservice Expo to collocate next year in Atlanta.
World Tea Media’s (a division of F+W Media) World Tea East and Clarion Events North America’s Atlanta Foodservice Expo will be held Oct. 20-22 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
"World Tea East and Atlanta Foodservice Expo are a perfect combination," said George Jage, founder and director of World Tea Media, which also organizes World Tea… more
Dec 10, 2012
Global Sources recently held its third annual China Sourcing Fairs in Johannesburg. The Fairs are the largest exhibitions of their kind in Africa to feature manufacturers of China-made consumer goods.
Showcasing more than 800 exhibitor booths, the collocated exhibitions were held Nov. 28-30 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
"Africa's trade with China continues to expand. China-made consumer goods are playing an increasing larger role in African retail markets - providing consumers with more choices for quality products,… more
Dec 10, 2012
Walking through the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, everywhere you turn there is yet another way the venue is demonstrating that it practices what it preaches as the greenest trade show facility in the United States.
In 2003, the SMG-managed venue became the first convention center to earn Gold certification under the Green Building Council’s LEED (leadership in Energy and Environment Design) for New Construction and Major Renovations rating system, and at the time, it was the world’s largest green building.
“Pittsburgh leaders wanted the David L.… more
Dec 10, 2012
AsiaWorld-Expo recently unveiled two new major convention spaces for Hong Kong: Runway 11 and Runway Suites series.
The new venues will help attract even more international conferences and events to Hong Kong, building on the growth that the local MICE industry already is experiencing, according to AWE officials.
“We are pleased that our Runway 11 and Runway Suites series have provided new major convention spaces for Hong Kong and are very much welcomed by the MICE industry with a view to attracting more international conferences and events to Hong Kong,” saidAllen Ha, CEO of… more
Dec 10, 2012
UBM, in association with the China Chamber of Commerce for Metals, Mineral and Chemicals Importers and Exporters (CCCMC), will launch the Concrete Show China, which will take place June 26-28 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre.
Concrete Show China will bring together buyers and suppliers to experience and interact with a full range of concrete products and services, enhance industry knowledge and engage in ground-breaking discussion, according to UBM officials.
Concrete plays an important role in the Chinese building materials market. CCMC believes that the new show… more
Dec 10, 2012
The 2013 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), which is on tap Jan. 29-31 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center, has set a record, with more than 1,150 exhibitors, covering 430,000-plus net square feet of exhibit space.
Comprised of the three integrated trade shows -- International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo, and AMI’s International Meat Expo – IPPE still is growing with several weeks left before the doors officially open.
“We very much appreciate the participation of so many of our industry’s suppliers,” said John Starkey… more
Dec 10, 2012
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has been named ‘Asia’s Best Convention and Exhibition Centre’ by the annual CEI Asia industry survey and awards, as voted by readers of the MICE publication. This is the tenth time HKCEC has won the accolade which first began in 2001.
Martin Donovan, editor of CEI Asia, said, “Readers of CEI Asia have yet again selected the HKCEC as the pride of Asia when it comes to venues. Its triumph over the years reflects not only the HKCEC’s iconic stature as a Hong Kong landmark, but it is also testimony to the staff… more
Dec 10, 2012
UBM Asia announced this week that Joji George will be the new Managing Director of UBM India as of 3rd December. George will be taking over from Sanjeev Khaira who after three years in the role is returning to London. Khaira will take-up his new post as Managing Director – Market Development, EMEA in UBM Live.
George was previously the CEO of Percept Sports and Entertainment – an organiser of some of the largest events held in India. Prior to that he had held positions at MTV, Yahoo and the Global Brand Forum. George will report to Michael Duck, Executive Vice President of UBM… more
Dec 10, 2012
After acquiring the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) earlier this year, UBM Asia has announced plans to launch a complementary furniture and interior show next year. The Southeast Asia Furniture & Interiors Import-Export Exhibition (SEAFIE) will be held Sept. 13-16 at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
SEAFIE will be organised by the MIFF team and will complement MIFF. UBM Asia estimates the new show will cover a gross exhibition space of 45,000 m2 with 300 international exhibitors and 20,000 trade buyers. The four-day event will showcase international mid- to high-… more
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