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Aug 21, 2013
The biannual MAGIC Market Week rolled out the white carpet Aug. 18-21 across the Las Vegas Convention Center and Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino for the fashion event that just keeps on growing. Owned by Advanstar Global, it is now comprised of 10 trade shows that focus on men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, swimwear, footwear, accessories and sourcing. This summer’s event spanned more than a million square feet at multiple venues and attracted 70,000-plus attendees and 6,000-plus exhibiting brands. A recent $155 million acquisition of ENK International has… more
Aug 20, 2013
Mirroring the continued growth in the overall trade show industry, several recent shows saw positive showfloor size, exhibitor and attendee numbers. Messe Frankfurt’s Texworld USA, for example, saw tremendous growth, with 438 exhibitors from 15 countries, a 33.5 percent increase from the July 2012 show. For the fourth time, Texworld was collocated the International Apparel Sourcing Show and the Home Textiles Sourcing Expo, which drew in a total of 731 exhibitors and 5,292 attendees. “The exhibitor and attendee numbers demonstrate that Texworld USA continues to be the most… more
Aug 19, 2013
Expanding their reach even more, Global Sources is adding another sourcing fair to their portfolio: China Sourcing Fair: Mobile & Wireless, which will be held in April 2014 at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo. The new show is scheduled to be held each April and October and will showcase more than 800 booths at launch. The event will be collocated with the China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components and the China Sourcing Fair: Security Products and its pavilions will include smartphones and tablets, accessories, mobile apps and applications and wireless devices. President of… more
Aug 19, 2013
Savings await buyers planning to visit the upcoming 52nd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF52) after the Thai government last month announced the lifting of the 20 percent tax on imported gems and jewelry products to be sold at the exhibition. Foreign exhibitors are now allowed to bring in and sell gems and jewelry from their countries duty-free, while local exhibitors can reduce selling prices as they cut down on imported parts and products’ costs. Both local and foreign buyers can thus take advantage of the 20 percent savings. Somchai Phornchindarak, president of the Thai Gem and… more
Aug 19, 2013
More than 5,000 insurance professionals were celebrated Aug 15-18 at the International Dragon Award (IDA) 2013 in Kuala Lumpur. The ceremony and annual meeting was organized by IMM International and supported by Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB). Attendees came from 16 countries, including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and Australia. The event also welcomed several esteemed speakers, such as the Chairman of the Phoenix Media Group, Liu Changle, and Robert A. Cook, president and CEO of Manulife - Asia. “IDA 2013 is an excellent opportunity for the local insurance… more
Aug 19, 2013
U.K.-based Tarsus Group, along with Indonesia-based exhibition organizer Dyandra Promosindo, is set to debut Zuchex Indonesia 2014, a housewares and gift show that will be held in Jakarta. The show will be jointly organized by Life Media, part of Tarsus, who are the organisers of Istanbul-based housewares and gift shows Zuchex and Ideal Homex. “With the boom in home ownership in Indonesia and consumer spending accounting for 57 percent of GDP, this show presents a fantastic opportunity for the housewares industry,” show organizers said. In fact, they added, American giant… more
Aug 19, 2013
NASDAQ-listed Global Sources recently released its financial results for the quarter ended June 30. Revenues in the quarter were US$61 million, a year-on-year decrease of 8.0 percent. Net profit attributable to shareholders was US$17 million in the period, a jump of 73 percent from 2012. Global Sources’ exhibitions business expanded to become its largest business segment during the quarter. Revenues were up 9.1 percent to US$33 million, or 54 percent of total revenues. Online business accounted for 37 percent of total revenues, which amounted to US$23 million or a drop of 25 percent… more
Aug 19, 2013
The Shenzhen International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics and Accessoriesconcluded this year with an exhibitor increase of 26 percent from the previous edition in 2012. The show’s 600 exhibitors originated from 11 countries and regions, and occupied 22,500 m2 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition CenterShenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center(SZCEC) – up more than 30 percent from last year. The three-day trade show took place from 11th to 13th July occupying halls 6, 7 and 8 at the SZCEC. Jointly organised by the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT, Messe Frankfurt (HK)… more
Aug 19, 2013
London-listed international exhibition organiser, UBM plc, will launch a new maritime trade fair in Indonesia in 2014. The inaugural fair, Marintec Indonesia, will be held from 26th to 28th November 2014 at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo). Marintec Indonesia will be organised under the brand of Marintec and focused on shipbuilding, repair, offshore, port equipment and maritime industries in Indonesia. International conferences and technical seminars will also be held during the fair. Additionally, UBM reported the opening of its biennially-held Marintec China to take place on 3rd… more
Aug 18, 2013
Even before “Superstorm Sandy” struck the Eastern seaboard of the United States, officials in the conventions and meetings business in Atlantic City had been brainstorming about a way to bring more events into their town. The hurricane brought a tremendous amount of damage in its wake, but, according to Gary Musich, Atlantic City CVA’s vice president of convention development, much of the city was spared. “There was no damage to any of the hotels or the convention center,” he added, “There was some flooding, but that’s it. There also was no damage… more
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