Jul 29, 2015
U.K.-based Informa released its 2015 first-half revenue results today, and at the same time, announced Charles McCurdy would be brought on as the chief executive for the company’s Global Exhibitions division, replacing Will Morris, who is retiring at the end of the year.
"I'm really excited about joining Informa's Global Exhibitions business," McCurdy said. "It has a deeply talented organization and powerful shows that are performing well. I'm looking forward to joining the team!"
McCurdy most recently was CEO of George Little Management, and prior to this, he was CEO of Canon Communications… more
Jul 29, 2015
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has just released the 11th edition of The Trade Fair Industry in Asia.
The report reveals that net space sold in Asia grew by 6.8 percet in 2014.
BSG’s research shows that 18.6 million m2 of space was sold by exhibition organisers to their clients in Asia in 2014.
This represents growth of total net space sold in 2014 of 6.8 percent - rising from 17,453,000 m2 in 2013 to 18,641,750 m2.
The growth is similar to the 6.6 percent recorded in 2013. Of that total, more than 56 percent was sold in China and 11 percent in Japan.
Among the more… more
Jul 29, 2015
U.K.-based Tarsus Group released its interim results for the first half of 2015 (ending June 30), and the news was positive, with revenues reaching $53 million, up from $36 million last year and $41 million in comparable year 2013 (when biennials run).
Taking into account not only acquisitions, but also biennial shows, organic revenue growth rose 14 percent and visitor growth increased 9 percent.
"Our record trading performance in the first half was very encouraging and we also made further strategic progress with our replications in Emerging Markets,” said Douglas Emslie, Tarsus Group… more
Jul 29, 2015
International exhibition organiser, UBM plc, has detailed plans to expand its business in Shanghai in the coming years, by moving and growing existing shows, completing new acquisitions and launching shows.
UBM Asia announced plans to move its annual Shanghai International Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME China) from Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) to National Exhibition & Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao in 2016 in order to gain access to NECC’s larger capacity.
The company also moved Sign China, LED China and LED Lighting China from Guangzhou to Shanghai… more
Jul 29, 2015
This year’s Music China, taking place Oct. 14-17 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, will be the biggest ever with 105,000 square meters of exhibition space.
“Business is always the foremost priority for our show participants and the overwhelming response from the industry supports that Music China is a strong trade platform in Asia,” said Fiona Chiew, Deputy General Manager for Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd.
He added, “We are projecting to have 1,800 exhibitors to showcase a wide range of musical instruments at the 2015 show and attract 73,000… more
Jul 28, 2015
Reed Travel Exhibitions’ IBTM Americas spent this year in Chicago and will head to Nashville, aptly named “Music City”, June 15-17 next year.
ibtm america 2015 featured more than 5,200 pre-scheduled appointments with mutually matched suppliers and buyers in a closed show environment that mixed business with networking and education.
Exhibitors averaged 29 appointments during the course of 2.5 days, according to ibtm officials.
“The excitement behind delivering our event in different key convention cities in the US adds variety and new experiences for all our attendees,” said Jaime… more
Jul 28, 2015
With one month until the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo kicks off in Denver, Colo., the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has sold out its exhibit floor at the Colorado Convention Center. The show will take place Aug. 22-25.
“The one thing that matters most at the NACDS Total Store Expo is the strong engagement of retailers and suppliers, and that strong engagement is aligning again to create another exceptional opportunity for participants at the 2015 event,” said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson.
He added, “The industry’s enthusiasm and support for this event are… more
Jul 28, 2015
The Association of Women in Events, a new organization launched in March 2015, recently announced its founding board of directors.
The association received more than 65 applications for membership on the inaugural board, and founders spent several weeks vetting candidates for these important leadership roles.
The Board of Directors is expected to guide the vision of the association throughout the first formative years and shape the community surrounding the organization.
The Association of Women in Events was founded by Carrie Abernathy, Tamela Blalock, Mas Tadesse Harris, Mary Higham, and… more
Jul 28, 2015
Adding to its defense and security events portfolio, U.K.-based Clarion Events bought two more, Border Security Expo and the US/Canada Border Conference, from Eagle Eye Expositions, effective immediately. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“Border Security Expo and the US/Canada Border Conference are a perfect ‘hand in glove’ fit for the Clarion portfolio,” said Lee Arevian, managing director of Clarion US.
Arevian added, “We already know so many of the exhibitors and the communities they serve from this show and from other events. We’re excited to help them align with all… more
Jul 28, 2015
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events and the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers have entered into an agreement to extend their offerings to members of both organizations in the interest of advancing the exhibitions and events industry in their respective regions.
"The collaboration between MACEOS and the Malaysian Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MYCEB) shows a strong commitment to the development of exhibitions and events in Southeast Asia," said IAEE President David DuBois.
He added, "We are honored to be a part of this… more
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