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Jun 21, 2016
Based on preliminary results, Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2016 attracted a record-breaking 11,500 total participants, including 8,100 buyers; and for the sixth consecutive year broke records for the size of the trade show floor and number of exhibitors; delivered information-packed education programs; and featured sold-out networking events at Shanghai-area attractions, including the new Shanghai Disney Resort.  Asian Attractions Expo, which is organized by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (… more
Jun 21, 2016
The 8th China International Tourism Commodities Fair (CITCF) was closed on 27th May 2016 at the Yiwu International Expo Centre. The four-day fair featured 1,305 enterprises from 27 countries and regions. The event covered some 50,000 m2 – a slight increase compared with last year. During the fair, the organiser reported that “total visits” exceeded 100,000, and professional buyers from 78 countries and territories joined the event.   There was also a concurrent seminar jointly organised by the China National Tourism Administration, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Hannover… more
Jun 21, 2016
In the first quarter of 2016, Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 191 MICE events were held, which is down by 20 events year-on-year. The total number of participants and attendees also decreased – falling by 50% to 124,960. This significant drop was largely attributed to the shifting of four exhibitions from Q1 to Q2. There were 187 meetings and conferences held in the first quarter in total, which represents a drop of 7.0% year-on-year. The total number of participants fell to just under 15,500. In the quarter, four exhibitions were held – down by six year… more
Jun 21, 2016
Messe Frankfurt recently highlighted growth in its portfolio in India. Its subsidiary Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India has grown from a small office in Mumbai ten years into a company of over 100 employees managing 22 B2B trade fairs in India. Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India’s portfolio now includes events such as ACMA Automechanika New Delhi, Ambiente India, Heimtextil India, Techtextil India and Light India. It has also acquired trade fairs including Automotive Engineering Show, LED Expo, Media Expo, Indian International Elevators and Escalators Expo. The company also recently acquired… more
Jun 20, 2016
In the midst of UFI’s Open Seminar in Basel, Switzerland, the association’s board of directors has selected Corrado Peraboni, CEO of Fiera Milano, as the president of UFI for 2018. As a result, the UFI Presidential Trio for the 2016-17 term will comprise Andreas Gruchow, (Deutsche Messe AG), president 2016-2017; Corrado Peraboni (Fiera Milano, Italy), incoming president; Sergey Alexeev (ExpoForum-International Ltd., Russian Federation), outgoing president. This decision will become effective at the conclusion of the 83rd UFI Annual Congress, which will run Nov. 9-12 in Shanghai. “I am… more
Jun 19, 2016
Just before the United Nations’ World Environment Day 2016, which was June 5, the IMEX Group revealed a new volunteer CSR initiative that’s set to take place in Las Vegas the day before IMEX America 2016 opens in October. “We’re thrilled to be launching this new project, which gives a fresh dimension to our legacy work in Las Vegas,” said Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group. She added, “It naturally complements our existing partnerships with The Shade Tree and Opportunity Village and gives industry volunteers a brand new way to show their love of the environment while, hopefully, making… more
Jun 19, 2016
Eventbase Technology, an app platform for events, deployed 1,200 Aruba proximity beacons to deliver indoor wayfinding and self-guided tours within the HPE Discover 2016 app in Las Vegas this past week.  Leveraging Aruba’s Meridian SDK, interactive maps feature and one of the largest deployments of beacons ever at an event, the app allowed attendees to view their location on mobile devices, while indoors and receive turn-by-turn directions throughout the Sands Expo and Convention Center.  Whether attendees were trying to find the location of their next session or a… more
Jun 19, 2016
Eventbase Technology, an app platform for events, deployed 1,200 Aruba proximity beacons to deliver indoor wayfinding and self-guided tours within the HPE Discover 2016 app in Las Vegas this past week.  Leveraging Aruba’s Meridian SDK, interactive maps feature and one of the largest deployments of beacons ever at an event, the app allowed attendees to view their location on mobile devices, while indoors and receive turn-by-turn directions throughout the Sands Expo and Convention Center.  Whether attendees were trying to find the location of their next session or a… more
Jun 15, 2016
Here at TSNN, we know how hard you and your team work to make your trade show a success, and we know you’ve earned bragging rights, so we want to hear from you!  Nominations are open for TSNN’s 6th Annual “Best of Show” award, and we are leaving it up to you to: Tell us why you think your show is the BEST! This is the sixth year for this special award, and five nominees will be invited to the 2016 TSNN Awards: Celebrating Trade Show Excellence Oct. 28 – 30 in Atlantic City, NJ. The overall winner will be announced at the gala awards celebration Oct. 29. To be considered, please, submit… more
Jun 14, 2016
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research has released the fourth report in its newest series, 2016 Attendee Retention Insights Part Four: Special Activities and Amenities that Build a Loyal Alumni Attendee Audience. This newest addition to the series offers organizers a comprehensive resource to help understand the profile of attendees that visit an exhibition repeatedly and the content that turns them into loyal customers. Part four takes a look at the influence of special activities and amenities in converting attendees to loyal alumni to a specific event. “When it comes to… more
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