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Jan 07, 2013
In order to tap into the business growth from Australia, as well as globally, the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) recently conducted its Roadshow in Australia by visiting Melbourne and Sydney.
The MyCEB team was joined by eight industry partners, including Penang Global Tourism, Sabah Tourism Board, Malaysia Airlines, Discovery Overland Holidays Sdn Bhd, Pacific World, UCSI Communication Sdn Bhd, Accor and CHM Hotels.
“Australia is viewed as one of the most promising markets in Asia Pacific and this roadshow has provided an opportunity for… more
Jan 07, 2013
Jan. 7 marked the opening day for four exhibitions being concurrently held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The Hong Kong Trade and Development Council’s Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, billed as Asia’s largest, the HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and the Hong Kong International Stationery Fair will run until Jan. 10, and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show, also billed as the largest of its kind in the region, runs until Jan. 9.
A wide range of products is being showcased at the 39th Toys & Games Fair, including an augmented-reality toy… more
Jan 07, 2013
Messe Duesseldorf’s MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND, 6th International Exhibition on Hospital, Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical, Medical & Rehabilitation Equipment & Supplies will open its doors Sept. 12-14 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.
The exhibition will bring international manufacturers and suppliers from the healthcare and rehabilitative sectors closer to the Thailand and Indochina market to meet the growing demand for the latest medical products and technology, according to show management.
Imports of medical devices to Thailand and Indochina are expected to… more
Jan 07, 2013
At the International Association of Exhibitions and Events’ Expo! Expo! 2012 there was a 10’ x 10’ booth in the back of the hall that was generating a lot of excitement amongst attendees.
That booth belonged to IndustryConnect, who was announcing their new Attendee Toolkit technology, which will be available to go live March 1. The Attendee Toolkit provides show organizers a single online and mobile user experience for participants to network, schedule meetings, explore sessions and events, create a short list of “must see” exhibitors and send social… more
Jan 07, 2013
The NSW Government of Australia has announced the appointment of Pages Hire and Echo Entertainment Group to construct and operate the temporary exhibition venue Glebe Island Expo. The temporary venue will host displaced trade and consumer exhibitions during the three years needed to refurbish the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour. The venue will reportedly be known as Sydney Harbour Expo at Glebe Island.
Preliminary specifications released by Glebe Island Expo indicate the venue will provide a fully enclosed marquee-style structure of 25,000 m2 for exhibitions. The… more
Jan 07, 2013
Asian Exhibition Services (AES), organiser of the alternative fuels event NGV Bangkok, will launch the AFT Asia 2013 – Alternative Fuel Transport Exhibition & Conference. The two trade shows will be co-located at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) and run from 7th to 9th November 2013.
AFT Asia is endorsed by the Asia-Pacific Sustainable Transport Foundation and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). Meanwhile, co-located event, NGV Bangkok, debuted in 2012 and attracted trade visitors from 47 countries over 3 days.
David Aitken, managing… more
Jan 07, 2013
The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), the leading Malaysian furniture trade show owned by UBM Asia, announced an alliance with the Muar Furniture Association (MFA) that is expected to expand the show’s exhibition space by 25 percent in 2013.
MFA is one of the most prominent furniture industry groups in Malaysia and its members generate 45 percent of Malaysia’s furniture exports. As part of the agreement, MFA will participate exclusively in MIFF from 2013 and there will be a special marquee at MIFF for MFA exhibitors.
MIFF 2013 will be held at two venues, Putra World… more
Jan 07, 2013
Reed Exhibitions Greater China has announced its plans to expand its scholarship programme for young Chinese students who study Event Management across mainland China. The company intends to expand the programme through its partnership with the National Society of Event Management Educators to span across 50 leading universities across the country.
Reed first launched its scholarship programme in 2007 through the Beijing International Studies University (BISU) with the aim to attract young talent to the industry. The scholarship will offer students financial assistance and job training… more
Jan 07, 2013
At the International Association of Exhibitions and Events’ Expo! Expo! 2012 there was a 10’ x 10’ booth in the back of the hall that was generating a lot of excitement amongst attendees.
That booth belonged to IndustryConnect, who was announcing their new Attendee Toolkit technology, which will be available to go live March 1. The Attendee Toolkit provides show organizers a single online and mobile user experience for participants to network, schedule meetings, explore sessions and events, create a short list of “must see” exhibitors and send social… more
Jan 06, 2013
U.K.-based Tarsus Group’s strategy of deriving 50 percent of its revenues from emerging markets by 2013 – Project 50/13 – has been completed a year ahead of time, and now the company is embarking on its next strategy they are calling “Quickening the Pace.”
“2012 was a transformational year for Tarsus with the completion of Project 50/13 well ahead of schedule,” said Douglas Emslie, managing director of Tarsus Group.
He added, “Our ‘Quickening the Pace’ strategy will focus our efforts on the next stage of our development -… more
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