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Nov 01, 2019
Following an insightful session on leadership at IMEX, I was surprised to see a woman in a white doctor’s coat enter the room. “Everyone, stand up!” she said. Oh, great, I thought to myself — is this going to be one of those awkward, “go introduce yourself to someone new” activities? It turned out to be something much more fun.
Sarah Routman, founder of the company Laugh Healthy and a self-proclaimed “laugh doctor,” proceeded to lead our group in a new-to-me kind of exercise: laughter yoga. We practiced forced laughter, pretended to toss an imaginary laughing emoji up in the air, focused on… more
Oct 31, 2019
If the future’s in their hands, it looks pretty bright. Last week, PCMA announced its annual class of the brightest, most talented association professionals around the globe, including leaders from North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
The class is supported by the PCMA Foundation along with Experience Columbus and will be honored at the PCMA Convening Leaders conference, Jan. 5-8, 2020 at Moscone Center in San Francisco.
“This group represents our industry’s future, and the PCMA Foundation is dedicated to recognizing the efforts and achievements of those who want to help demonstrate the… more
Oct 30, 2019
Several hotel brands and convention centers are jumping on the green bandwagon to help the environment and people in need through an array of sustainability and CSR initiatives.
TCF Center Snags LEED Gold Certification
Detroit’s TCF Center has been awarded LEED Gold Certification, making it the largest LEED-certified building in the state of Michigan. The LEED rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is considered the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health… more
Oct 29, 2019
Organised by the Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Company, the 25th edition of Furniture China – the China International Furniture Expo attracted over 170,000 attendees from 160 countries and regions.
Among the attendees, a total of more than 21,000 were from overseas. The four-day show ran from 9th to 12th September at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) covering an area of 350,000 m2 and featured 3,500 exhibitors.
Concurrent shows included Maison Shanghai and Furniture Manufacturing & Supply China (FMC China). FMC China featured 40,000 m2 of… more
Oct 29, 2019
In the face of ongoing protests in Hong Kong, B2B media company, Global Sources, opened its Mobile Electronics trade show at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) on 18th October. Featuring more than 3,700 booths, the show ran until 21st October.
Products showcased at the show included charging products, mobile speakers and earphones, wearable electronics, smartphones and tablets, protective cases and repair tools, accessories and services.
The event’s “AIoT Park” focused on 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT). Leaders from the smart home industry presented at the show highlighting how to create… more
Oct 29, 2019
The 7th edition of the Shenzhen International Game Show in 2020 will move to Shenzhen’s new mega venue, Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The event will run from 23rd to 26th July 2020.The show will be organised under the theme, “New Venue, New Planning” and the organiser notes that the aim of the event is to further develop a professional and inclusive game industry event. It will also focus on integrating quality animation and game resources in the development of new games. Highlights of the event will include: “superstar gamers”, cosplay performances, a dance competition,… more
Oct 29, 2019
Meorient, a Chinese exhibition organiser, has listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). The company debuted on the exchange on 22nd October. Meorient’s stock code is 300795. The company is reportedly the first exhibition organiser in China to be listed on a major stock exchange.
According to the SZSE, Meorient’s IPO offered just over 25 million shares at RMB 14.27 (US$2.02) per share and raising funds of RMB 357 million (US$51 million). The post-public-offering share capital is RMB 100.2 million. Meorient’s shares closed on Friday at RMB 27.36.
In 2018, the company recorded revenues of… more
Oct 29, 2019
XPO Exhibitions, a trade show organizer in New Zealand, announced that the company has acquired nine shows from North Port Events. No financial details were released.
The nine shows are The Baby Shows, The Food Shows (Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch), Fine Food New Zealand, Facilities Integrate, The Waikato Home & Garden Show, Autumn HomeXPO.
After the acquisition, XPO will organise a portfolio of 18 shows in 2020 and the company is expecting more than 3,500 exhibiting companies and over 150,000 visitors at its events next year.
North Port’s GM Rebecca Stewart will lead its… more
Oct 29, 2019
Under the new show theme “City + IoT – a sustainable and liveable future”, Thailand Lighting Fair (THLF) and Thailand Building Fair (THBF) will be returning to Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) Oct. 28-31.
Held concurrently with Secutech Thailand, the three trade fairs will bring together more than 200 brands and companies to showcase the latest smart city solutions. The trade fairs will also consist of diversified event programme sessions to foster in-depth discussion on diverse topics surrounding the development of a sustainable and liveable future.
Hubert Duh,… more
Oct 29, 2019
Comexposium has entered into a joint-venture partnership to organize and develop RemaxWorld Expo & Summit, an office equipment and printing consumables industry exhibition held annually in Zhuhai, China.
As well as developing the RemaxWorld brand, the partnership between Comexposium and RemaxWorld founder, Recycling Times Media Corporation, will also look to develop further new business in southern China.
In September, Comexposium announced its adoption of a three-region structure, emphasising a geographic focus on developing platforms of growth.
Renaud Hamaide, President of… more
Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact