Apr 22, 2013
Sydney Showground officials took the opportunity at the recent Exhibition and Events Association of Australasia 2013 Leaders Forum to announce they were adding 8,000 square meters of exhibition space onto their facility, with a total footprint of 11,000 sq. m. added.
With the additions, the new space will be 30,000 sq. m., making it the largest in Sydney.
Peter Thorpe, Sydney Showground’s general manager, said the EEAA Leaders Forum provided the perfect platform to announce their plans.
“With more than 50 industry leaders present, all engaged in two days of… more
Apr 06, 2013
ISH China & CIHE – the China International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning, on tap this week in Beijing, will be 13-percent larger than last year’s event.
The exhibition is taking place in Beijing’s biggest exhibition venue, the New China International Exhibition Centre, where it will cover six halls, totaling 80,000 square meters of exhibition space.
Exhibitors are expected to show their latest selection of products and technological breakthroughs in items such as boilers, wall-hung boilers, heat pumps, solar energy-based… more
Apr 06, 2013
The 3rd edition of the Beijing International Emergency Rescue Expo (ERE China), an event dedicated to advancing the Chinese emergency rescue industry, continues to receive positive industry support.
The event, co-organized by E.J. Krause & Associates and authorized by the Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of China, has gained backing from several organizations, such as the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, National Security and Emergency Rescue Command Center, Equipment & Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, P.R. China, China Marine… more
Apr 06, 2013
The Coex Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul has named Bo Kyung Byun as its new president and CEO, taking over for three-year predecessor Sung Won Hong .
The leadership transition was effective as of March 28.
Byun has extensive experience heading several of Korea’s top information and technology corporations, including LG-IBM PC and KOLON Global.
Since 2011, Byun has contributed substantially to Korea’s global convention and exhibition industry and international relations through his role as CEO and president of the Seoul Business Agency, one of Korea’s leading… more
Mar 25, 2013
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce (DITP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in late February to promote economic growth, encourage business development, enhance trade information activities and strengthen the economic partnership between Hong Kong and Thailand.
“Under the MOU, the HKTDC and DITP have set up a strategic alliance through the exchange of trade information, implementation of trade promotion activities, and organising professional training and exchange programmes,… more
Mar 25, 2013
Reed Exhibitions China, along with its sister company Reed MIDEM, will launch MIPIM China, which will be a dedicated exhibition, conference and networking event for real estate professionals who are specifically interested in the Chinese market.
The existing MIPIM Asia, scheduled Nov. 5-6 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong, will focus on a high-level conference program, as opposed to exhibition, as well as premium networking opportunities and the MIPIM Asia Awards.
The event will be a summit for leading real estate decision-makers operating throughout the Asia property market.
"I… more
Mar 25, 2013
UBM Asia getting ready to launch not one, but two new shows in the Asia-Pacific region, with Intermach Myanmar, the first international industrial manufacturing and subcontracting exhibition in the country, as well as South East Asia's first international Pet Asia 2013 in Singapore.
UBM Asia, through its Thailand division, already launched a highly successful Intermach show in that country and now will expand the brand into the fast-growing Myanmar market Oct. 24-26 at the Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall in Yangon.
Southeast Asia is poised for even more growth, with the implementation of the… more
Mar 11, 2013
ITE Group has acquired Australian-based Baird Maritime's exhibition business and also will launch a new event - TransAsia - a trade exhibition for transport and logistics in Southeast Asia.
Baird Maritime's events include Asian Workboat and China Maritime, which are hosted in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Baird Maritime, led by industry veteran Neil Baird, connects the community of work boat owners in Asia, the Middle East and Australia.
Baird will stay involved in the business for two years, while ITE will move the operational management of these events to its offices in Hong Kong,… more
Mar 11, 2013
In its 30th year, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show just keeps growing, with 42,000 buyers from some 140 countries and regions, an 11 percent increase, compared with last year.
The emerging markets saw an even bigger boost in buyer attendance, with an 18-percent increase, compared with last year.
“The number of buyers from the Chinese mainland was up 24 per cent over last year, while Indian and Russian buyers both increased by 16 per cent; ASEAN buyers were up 11 percent,” said HKTDC’s Deputy Executive Director… more
Mar 11, 2013
Messe Muenchen’s ISPO Beijing 2013, for the retail sports industry, broke several records when it recently ran at the China National Convention Center in Beijing
"ISPO BEIJING 2013 has confirmed that this emerging market has a consumer that desires quality products reflecting the modern Asian lifestyle,” said Klaus Dittrich, Chairman and CEO of Messe Muenchen.
We are proud to be contributing to this dynamic future by providing such a successful business and trend platform."
The show broke all of its previous records, with more than 27,800 industry professionalsm, a 14… more
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