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Dec 15, 2013
Earlier this week, NASDAQ-listed Global Sourcesopened its China Sourcing Fairs: Electronics & Components, Home Products and Hardware & Building Materials at the Pragati Maidan venue in New Delhi. The fair was held for the first time in New Delhiafterits previous five yearrun in Mumbai.
The three co-located China Sourcing Fairs in India are managed by Pico Event Management under license from Global Sources.The three-day event ran from 12th to 14th December featuringexhibitors from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.
Tommy Wong, president of Global Sources Exhibitions,… more
Dec 15, 2013
The 26th edition of Plastics & Rubber Indonesia attracted 12,228 trade visitors over four days at the Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran (JIExpo). The show was held from 20th to 23rd November 2013, and featured record buyer attendance from 38 countries and regions.
Plastics & Rubber Indonesia, organised by PT Pamerindo Indonesia (PTP), a member of Allworld Exhibitions, was co-located with ProPak Indonesia. The events combined to occupy 21,800 m2 of space in total and featured 700 exhibiting companies from 38 countries and regions.
Ms Wiwiek Roberto, senior project manager of PT… more
Dec 15, 2013
Pathable has been creating tools for event organizers to assist their attendees, sponsors and exhibitors to form human connections since 2007.
Recently, Pathable announced the availability of its event experience platform that gives conference managers and corporate meeting planners a single solution to drive attendee satisfaction and exhibitor/sponsor revenue.
The new version of Pathable is not just another social network, but it’s also a conference planning tool with a focus on the attendee experience rather than event logistics.
Pathable delivers what they are calling a… more
Dec 13, 2013
E.J. Krause & Associates has been chosen as the event management company of the 2014 edition of The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT).
The event will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Expo Guadalajara in Mexico, the location chosen by the event’s owner - World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA). It will be the first country in Latin America to hold the event.
WCIT Mexico 2014 is organized in conjunction with WITSA and The Mexican Chamber of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technologies (CANIETI), managed by E.J. Krause & Associates/… more
Dec 10, 2013
This year’s International Association of Exhibitions and Events’ Expo! Expo! Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Houston reflected the overall continued optimism in the trade show industry, with 2,047 trade show organizers and suppliers flocking to the city for the three-day event.
The unaudited attendance numbers indicated at least a 3-percent attendance jump, compared with last year’s numbers.
There also were 250 exhibitors, representing destinations, general service contractors, event technology, transportation and many other supplier categories on the showfloor at… more
Dec 10, 2013
MAC Events, a consumer and trade show producer with shows in New Jersey, Virginia and Pennsylvania, has been acquired by Greenwich, Ct.-based Townsquare Media.
“To partner with a company that shares our vision, and who operate the premier media assets in our home market is the perfect way for MAC Events to thrive for the next 40 years,” said Kevin McLaughlin, a partner at MAC Events.
He added, “I am excited about the future as the combination of Townsquare and MAC Events will strengthen both our offering for exhibitors and attendees.”
McLaughlin has joined… more
Dec 09, 2013
Boston's MCCA Co-launches Inaugural Advanced Audio + Applications Exchange with Sitarian Corporation
As part of a new strategic plan to have a stake in launching new shows in Boston, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority has partnered with Sitarian Corporation to debut the Advanced Audio + Applications Exchange (A3E).
A3E is an international tradeshow, conference and social network exchange focused on the exploration of new technologies that are transforming the music industry and the creative processes of musicians and audio professionals.
“A3E marks the start of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority’s strategic partnership with new and exciting events, a game-… more
Dec 09, 2013
Advanstar Communications’ Licensing Expo has made a lot moves to evolve the show, with the most recent being the decision to expand its showfloor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas to include a Motorsports segment.
The new area will be 5,000 square feet and in addition to changes made at the show this year that saw the exhibit floor reconfigured into four new areas: Art and Design, Characters and Entertainment, Agents and Brands and Fashion.
The Motorsports Café in the Brands and Agents section of the show will be home to the several of the sanctioning bodies in the… more
Dec 08, 2013
Since I did an ode to Google, I would be remiss not to write about my other love, Facebook. Facebook is more than just a whole bunch of people (and when I say bunch, estimates show it at over 1 billion monthly active users) posting a bunch of useless info.
What if I told you the information shared is more valuable than you think, and since these 1 billion+ users are self-reporting, more accurate and more useful than you can imagine?
Whether you are in hospitality, lodging, travel, events or trade shows, the key to successful engagement with prospects is the use of genuine… more
Dec 08, 2013
Since I did an ode to Google, I would be remiss not to write about my other love, Facebook. Facebook is more than just a whole bunch of people (and when I say bunch, estimates show it at over 1 billion monthly active users) posting a bunch of useless info.
What if I told you the information shared is more valuable than you think, and since these 1 billion+ users are self-reporting, more accurate and more useful than you can imagine?
Whether you are in hospitality, lodging, travel, events or trade shows, the key to successful engagement with prospects is the use of genuine… 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