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Apr 21, 2014
Last week, the Sydney Showground launched a new brand campaign to reflect the official opening of its new multi-purpose building, which is now operational for the first time since its completion in early March. The newly opened Halls 6 and 7 will provide an additional 10,000 m2 of pillar-less indoor exhibition space bringing the total to 32,000 m2 for the venue.
Peter Thorpe, general manager of Sydney Showground, said, “Big is what differentiates us in the market place and we want to ensure that all of our customers, their customers and most importantly, their visitors have a ‘Big… more
Apr 21, 2014
The Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (HKTDC) attracted more than 3,300 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions to its concurrent events: the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and International ICT Expo both held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
The trade fairs were held from 13th to 16th April showcasing a wide range of products and services in the electronics and ICT industries. The Electronics Fair attracted 2,760 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions this year including first-time exhibitors from Brazil, France, Indonesia, Portugal and… more
Apr 21, 2014
Messe Frankfurt’s spring edition of Interstoff Asia Essential, which took place from 19th to 21st March 2014, attracted 221 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions – including Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Macau, mainland China, Taiwan and Thailand.
Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), more than 7,000 visitors from 41 countries and regions attended the three-day trade show. According to Messe Frankfurt, visitors from Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, the U.S., Macau, India, Australia and the U.K. made up the top ten… more
Apr 21, 2014
Earlier this week, the Taiwan International Fastener Show (Fastener Taiwan) was the inaugural event at the official opening of the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center (KEC). The Fastener Show attracted 350 exhibitors and was held from 14th to 15th April. Organisers estimate 2,000 overseas visitors attended the two-day trade show. The KEC features gross indoor space of 18,000 m2 across two halls as well as 7,200 m2 of outdoor space.
There were 850 (standard) exhibitor booths, double the number recorded in the previous edition in 2012, featuring fastener services, production, equipment, tools, testing… more
Apr 20, 2014
The Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center in Mexico is just four and a half years old, but it already is making a name for itself in the international event community.
For the past three years, it has been recognized in MDC Magazine Readers Choice Awards as one of Mexico's top 10 convention centers. This year, it was No. 3 on that list.
While speaking outside the building to Patricia Farias-Barlow, CEO at PVICC, a hawk was seen flying overhead. “That’s Harry,” said Farias-Barlow. “He was adopted by us, and he’s not completely wild.… more
Apr 20, 2014
This year’s Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA) 2014 Annual Meeting will head to Cleveland, Ohio, June 21-24, where there not only is the new Cleveland Convention Center to check out, but also the city is the home to the new Global Center for Health Innovation.
“HCEA’s Annual Meeting convenes thought leaders who are innovating healthcare conventions and exhibits worldwide. Therefore, Cleveland is an ideal venue for our attendees to meet, experience, learn and network,” said Sue Huff, of Medtronic, Inc. and HCEA President.
She added, “During… more
Apr 20, 2014
Some organizations, trade associations in particular, are reluctant to automate their existing event management practices. Others have embraced the idea of optimizing the planning process, realizing both tangible and intangible benefits along the way.
Why some groups wait to automate. There are a number of reasons why event organizers avoid or delay automation:
Lack of internal expertise to select the appropriate technology
Perceived risk of selecting the wrong tools
Budget constraints
Reluctance to disrupt existing operations
“If it ain’t broke, don’t… more
Apr 20, 2014
Some organizations, trade associations in particular, are reluctant to automate their existing event management practices. Others have embraced the idea of optimizing the planning process, realizing both tangible and intangible benefits along the way.
Why some groups wait to automate. There are a number of reasons why event organizers avoid or delay automation:
Lack of internal expertise to select the appropriate technology
Perceived risk of selecting the wrong tools
Budget constraints
Reluctance to disrupt existing operations
“If it ain’t broke, don’t… more
Apr 15, 2014
In 2005, Stephen Saunders, CEO and founder of Light Reading, sold his company to UBM. Just this year he bought it back from them.
Light Reading is an integrated media company. It is not just an online publication, but it is an in-person community. Live events always have been a significant part of Light Reading.
When Saunders re-took over the helm of Light Reading, he noticed that the live events had not changed during the six years he was away.
“What I saw was an immediate opportunity to build a big event,” Saunders said. Thus, Light Reading’s Big Telecom Event… more
Apr 15, 2014
SMG snagged yet another venue management contract, Convention Data Services expanded into Mexico and caught the eye of a major new trade show launching next year and Hargrove continued to win new business this year.
Venue Management Company SMG scored another contract for its ever-expanding portfolio with the Branson (Mo.) Convention Center.
SMG was selected over two other firms in a recent request for proposals by the City of Branson. SMG also named Marc Mulherin as the center’s new general manager.
“We are pleased to welcome the Branson Convention Center to our family of… more
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