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Nov 11, 2013
"Zombie Apocalypse" and "Jesus is Lord" custom vehicles next to each other. That pretty much captures the spirit of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show that took over the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 5-8.
From a 2,000-horsepower '68 Charger to a SpongeBob Square Pants Highlander, with a whole aquarium in the back, the most outrageous rides challenged the limits of imagination and drove the business of customization at what looked like a swirling mass of people, cars and parts.
The anchor of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week,… more
Nov 11, 2013
Global Sources' fall 2013 fashion shows with four collocated events - China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories, Garments & Textiles, Underwear & Swimwear and India Sourcing Fair: Garments & Accessories – featured 1,300 booths.
"The China Sourcing Fairs fashion series are Asia's premier one-stop sourcing platform for fashion products and the majority of exhibitors are direct manufacturers," said Tommy Wong, president of Global Sources Exhibitions.
He added, "Offering head-to-toe items for all seasons, the shows this fall feature Asia’s… more
Nov 11, 2013
This year was a very good one for the Thailand Convention & Visitors Bureau, which recently announced the performance of Thailand’s MICE Industry for the fiscal year 2013, revealing that the sector had exceeded its targets both in terms of visitor numbers and industry earnings.
TCEB also unveiled its 2014 Strategic Plan that targets key high-quality markets and aims to boost the ‘Thailand Brand’ as Asia’s premiere MICE destination, according to CVB officials.
The plan highlights three main pillars of Thailand’s MICE industry consisting of Destination;… more
Nov 11, 2013
Even with challenges in Western markets, the Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition drew not only a slight increase in visitors, compared with the 2012 event, but also a record number of countries took part this year.
In all, there were 1,321 exhibitors from 31 countries and regions and 39,189 visitors from 97 countries and regions taking part Aug. 27-29 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
Wendy Wen, senior general manager of fair organiser Messe Frankfurt, said China was the ideal platform for countries looking to get into the market.
“Speaking with… more
Nov 11, 2013
London-based B2B media group UBM plc released its interim results for the nine months ended 30th September 2013. The company posted revenues of £580.5million (US$940 million) in the period, a slight increase of 0.6% from last year. Adjusted operating profit in the first nine months of 2013 was £117.9million (US$191 million), a year-on-year 4.3% decrease.
Revenues from its events business in the first nine months of the year were £331.3million (US$536 million), up 2.7% over 2012. However, adjusted operating profit from events dropped 9.7% to £92.8million (US$150… more
Nov 11, 2013
The inaugural Myanmar Water, reportedly Myanmar’s first ever international water, wastewater and industrial wastewater treatment and purification show, concluded last month with more than 150 exhibitors and 3,000 trade visitors’ participation.
Organised by UBM Asia, Myanmar Water was held from 24th to 26th October 2013 at the Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall. International pavilions at the show included Malaysia and Singapore, while other exhibiting companies originated from Austria, China, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, the U.K., Vietnam, and also Myanmar.
The… more
Nov 11, 2013
French trade show organiser, Comexposium, will partner with the Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) to launch a new food exhibition – SIAL ASEAN.
The three-day show will run from 11th to 13th June 2014 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila(WTCMM). The organisers are expecting to attract 800 exhibitors, half of which are expected to be from overseas, and around 15,000 trade visitors.
Renaud Hamaide, managing director of Comexposium Group, commented, “These developments fit perfectly into the global strategy of the Comexposium group. This is constantly underpinned by both… more
Nov 11, 2013
U.K.-based exhibition organiser ITE Moda, a subsidiary of ITE Group, announced a joint venture (JV) partnership has been formed with Entrepot Asiato collaborate on developing newly launched Hong Kong fashion trade show The Hub.
ITE Moda acquired a 20% stake in The Hub through the new JV. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. ITE Moda will work alongside co-founders Peter Caplowe and Richard Hobbs to develop The Hub’s business in Asia.
The inaugural event took place at AsiaWorld-Expo(AWE) from 28th to 30th August 2013 and featured more than 100 international brands and… more
Nov 10, 2013
Dallas-based Hanley Wood Exhibitions already has spread its wings and launched its World of Concrete show into India, with the show recently running in October in Hyderabad, and now it’s taking the brand to Europe.
Hanley Wood signed a memorandum of understanding with S.E. INTERMAT, owner of the INTERMAT series of shows, to debut World of Concrete Europe, alongside the next INTERMAT show in 2015 in Paris.
“We are very excited by this partnership, which is another major step in the worldwide development of World of Concrete subsequent to the launch of World of Concrete India,… more
Nov 10, 2013
A couple of weeks ago, Twitter announced a new feature which allows all users to schedule a tweet. Though not an unprecedented feature - a number of third-party applications already provided this option - the announcement from Twitter sparked an intense online debate on the pros and cons of pre-scheduled messaging.
For a busy show manager who has an ever-growing list of operational details and issues to take care of, the ability to post appropriate messages on a pre-determined schedule can be a heaven-sent option.
Not sure which messages can be easily scheduled ahead of your event? We have… 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