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Sep 09, 2014
Despite the news of several casinos closing in Atlantic City, N.J., recently, the meetings and convention business keeps moving forward.
From beauty queens to mail carriers to candy store owners, this week will be a busy one at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
The facility will welcome more than 9,900 attendees during the course of five events beginning Sept. 8.
Included among this week’s events is the Philadelphia National Candy Gourmet & Gift Show, America’s largest trade show for the retail confectioner, which will take place Sept. 7-9 and will host more than 5,000 attendees.… more
Sep 08, 2014
Reed Exhibitions, which currently hosts more than 20 fashion events annually - including Capsule and Agenda shows – will add another show into the lineup with the launch of AXIS.
AXIS will take place biannually during New York Women’s Market Week in February and September.
The show debuts winter Feb. 22-24 and will be collocated with sister show Capsule Women’s in Pier 94.
“AXIS is the first trade show of its kind built for a new generation of women,” said AXIS Show Director Vanessa Chiu, an industry veteran who has spent the last two years cultivating AGENDA WMNS.
She added, “Guided by the… more
Sep 08, 2014
Japan is Asia’s largest market for merchandising licensed products accounting for 70 percent of the Asian market for licensed merchandise (source: Japan Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, 2012).
Being a strong and mature market, it is an ideal market to build reliable relationships and serves as a keystone of Asia at the vanguard of marketing trends in Asian countries.
LICENSING JAPAN is Japan’s leading international B-to-B trade show for characters and brands and this year’s edition of was successfully held from July 2-4 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.
The show collectively gathered a… more
Sep 08, 2014
The 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, the world’s largest timepiece event, ended Sept. 7, with more than 19,000 buyers, up 2 percent, compared with the previous year.
Buyers from a number of key and emerging markets recorded significant growth, including the United Kingdom (23 percent), France (14 percent), Germany (7 percent), the Chinese mainland (8 percent), India (37 percent), Korea (30 pecent) and Thailand (28 percent).
The fair, staged at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch… more
Sep 08, 2014
Food ingredients Asia (Fi Asia), billed as Asia's biggest trade show and meeting in Food Ingredients industries, will be held in Jakarta for the third time.
It will be a biggest and highlighted meeting event for business players in food industry around the globe. The world's leading food ingredient trade show, which will be held Oct. 15-17at the Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, is an opportunity for Indonesian business players to introduce their products and to penetrate Asian markets while obtaining the latest information about food ingredient businesses.
"This will be third edition Fi… more
Sep 08, 2014
Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia) 2014, organized by the American Gaming Association and Reed Exhibitions, was a major success in its eighth year.
The event saw a record-breaking audited attendance of 8,233 daily attendees—an astounding 36 percent increase, compared with the 2013 event.
The showfloor encompassed 8,640 square meters (up 16 percent from 2013) with 160 exhibitors (up 13 percent from 2013) representing more than 80 countries.
“To be able to provide a record-breaking forum for the best and brightest in the Asian gaming market through G2E Asia, we are thrilled and humbled at the… more
Sep 08, 2014
14th edition of Shanghai International Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME China) drew 1,751 exhibitors to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) this year, a growth of 20% from last year’s show.
Organised by UBM China (Hangzhou), a subsidiary of UBM Asia, the three-day show ran from 22nd to 24th July 2014 with more than 75,000 trade visitors in attendance. The exhibitors of CBME China showcased products from more than 2,400 brands across 166,680 m2 of gross exhibition space, which covered a range of children baby maternity products ranging from food to clothing and… more
Sep 08, 2014
Small-scale premium fashion trade show, The Hub, attracted more than 200 buyers to its recently concluded third edition in Hong Kong. Venturing away from its original home at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), the show was held at the D2 Place in Hong Kong’s warehouse district from 27th to 28th August 2014.
This edition of The Hub attracted around 100 fashion brands and designers to showcase their latest collections including a host of American and European labels and the likes of Vega Zaishi Wang from China and Indonesia’s Dana Maulana. Notable buyers representing major retailers were also in… more
Sep 08, 2014
The inaugural edition of Hotelex Chengdu recently concluded at Chengdu Century City International Convention and Exhibition Centre together with the co-located China Clean (Chengdu) Expo. The shows attracted more than 200 exhibiting companies and 6,100 visitors.
The co-located shows are organised by UBM Sinoexpo, one of UBM Asia’s joint venture companies in China, and ran from 8th to 10th August 2014. Together the shows were spread over 20,000 m2 of gross exhibition area, which showcased top suppliers of restaurants, hotels and cleaning equipment and supplies. UBM expects Hotelex Chengdu 2015… more
Sep 08, 2014
Messe Frankfurt’s autumn edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles has expanded to cover more than 150,000 m2 of gross exhibition space. Celebrating its 20th edition this year, the show occupied 13 halls at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and runs from 27th to 29th August 2014.
Messe Frankfurt expects attendance from trade visitors to reach 40,000 over the three-day show. Some 1,350 exhibitors from 31 countries and regions will showcase their products and services, along with group pavilions from Belgium, Italy, Turkey, India, Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, as well as first-… more
Partner Voices
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