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Nov 25, 2013
ProWine China, a new event from the organizer of ProWein – the largest exhibition for wines and spirits held annually in Düsseldorf, Germany – was jointly organized by the Messe Düsseldorf Group and China International Exhibitions Ltd, a member of the Allworld Exhibitions network. The new show drew 570 exhibitors from 30 nations, who showcased their new vintages and product innovations to 7,650 trade visitors. ProWine China also was collocated with FHC China, the country’s leading trade fair for imported food. The first edition of ProWine China was in demand,… more
Nov 25, 2013
This week, NASDAQ-listed Global Sources released its results for the third quarter ended 30th September 2013. The company reported revenues of US$45 million, down 24% compared with the same quarter in 2012. Net profit attributable to shareholders in the quarter was US$5.4 million, a drop of 35% from the third quarter last year. Nearly half of Global Sources’ revenues were generated from online services, amounting US$22 million, a 26% decrease year-on-year. Print revenues dropped 19% to US$3.4 million in the quarter, and accounted for 7.5% of total revenues. The management attributed… more
Nov 25, 2013
Messe Frankfurt recently concluded a record-breaking edition of Beautyworld Japan West with attendance from 210 exhibitors from five countries and regions. The event was held at the INTEX Osaka from 21st to 23rd October 2013. According to Messe Frankfurt, a total of 16,232 visitors attended the fair, which focused in the major fields of “Hair”, ”Total beauty”, “Aesthetics” and “Retail business”. The three-day show was divided into the key areas of the Salon Business Area and the Retail Business Area, as well as four product zones which focused… more
Nov 25, 2013
A new commercial maritime trade show, Seawork Asia, will launch its inaugural edition from 4th to 6th November 2014 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. Seawork Asia is organised by Seawork Asia Company Ltd, a joint venture company in China form by U.K.-based Mercator Media Ltd. The three-day show will feature maritime products and services ranging from support services such as coastguard, patrol, safety and navigation to workboats and floating plant. Andrew Webster, chief executive of Mercator Media, commented, “This is the first dedicated commercial marine… more
Nov 25, 2013
The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has outbid the likes of South Korea to establish the headquarters of the Asian Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (AACVB) in Bangkok, effective from 1st January 2014. Thailand’s selection was attributed to its excellent connection for business along with its strong relations to regionals organisations, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) and Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). AACVB was formed in 1983, where… more
Nov 24, 2013
Six months after Hanley Wood bought the Greenbuild Conference & Expo from the U.S. Green Building Council, the two entities have teamed up, along with Green Building Council Italia and Veronafiere, to launch Greenbuild for Europe and the Mediterranean region in 2014 in Verona, Italy. “Greenbuild for Europe and the Mediterranean region is part of the global expansion of the successful Greenbuild Conference & Expo brand,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO  and founding chair, U.S. Green Building Council. He added. “USGBC and Hanley Wood entered into a strategic… more
Nov 24, 2013
Officials from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, report a groundswell of positive response to Pharma EXPO 2014, which debuts in Chicago, collocated with PACK EXPO International 2014 Nov. 2–5 at McCormick Place. Pharma EXPO is a joint venture between PMMI, owner and producer of PACK EXPO International, and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering. “Pharma EXPO is clearly answering an industry need,” said Jim Pittas, vice president, trade shows, PMMI. He added, “The combined strength of PACK EXPO shows and ISPE will be a… more
Nov 24, 2013
Healthcare exhibitors are keenly aware of the timeline for implementation of the 2010 federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s Physician Payment Sunshine provisions, which require disclosure of certain payments or gifts to physicians. In the Final Rule released by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Feb. 1, applicable manufacturers and group purchasing organizations, many who are exhibitors, are currently in the period between required payment data capture, which began Aug. 1 and initial reporting, which begins March 31. Testament to the rules… more
Nov 24, 2013
The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia chose SmithBucklin to provide full-service association management for its Chicago-based organization. "We are thrilled to gain access to SmithBucklin's unmatched resource base of people, knowledge and association solutions," said Meena S. Desai, M.D., vice president of SAMBA's board of directors. Desai added, "This partnership will allow us to continue to expand our reach, enhance patient safety and provide research and education for practitioners of ambulatory anesthesia." Founded in 1985, SAMBA's goals are to advance… more
Nov 24, 2013
The AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo won the 2013 Trade Show News Network award for having the fastest-growing attendance of all nonprofit trade shows. The award was presented during the TSNN Awards Nov. 1-3 in Reno at a Saturday night gala in front of more than 50 show organizers, as well as suppliers and guests. Kristin Gibson, vice president of J. Spargo & Associates, which produces the event and accepted the award, said before the gala evening, “All of us at J. Spargo & Associates are thrilled that the AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo is being honored… more
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