News
Dec 25, 2012
The biannual South China Label Show 2012, owned by U.K.-based Tarsus Group, attracted 5,098 visitors as its second edition was held Dec. 4-6 at the Pazhou Exhibition Center in Guangzhou.
The show exceeded previous statistics in attendee and exhibitor numbers and many senior executives visited, confirming the fast growing importance of the event and the market in the region.
Overall attendance was up by 26.8 percent, compared with 2010’s figure of 4,021. Exhibitor numbers increased from 90 to 150, with 26 new companies exhibiting for the very first time. Before the show closed its… more
Dec 25, 2012
Water Expo China + Water Membrane China broke its previous record for exhibitor and visitor attendance when it was held Oct. 29-31 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.
A new record of 398 exhibitors, from 21 countries and regions, a 21-percent increase, compared last year, including national groups and pavilions from Austria, Germany, Korea and Taiwan region, was set at this year’s 22,000 square meters show.
The visitor number was 23,816 from 36 countries and regions, boosted by 50 domestic and international delegations, which was a 29-percent increase, compared… more
Dec 25, 2012
The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau has decided to court MICE by business in France by hosting its first Paris Roadshow Nov. 22.
Leading a delegation representing both public and private sectors, TCEB will showcase Thailand as an ideal and cost-effective platform for French MICE professionals to extend their reach and penetrate the lucrative ASEAN market.
TCEB’s Thailand Paris Road Show 2012 aims to increase French participation in Thailand’s MICE market through the TCEB “MEGA MICE” tactic approach, which will help French MICE professionals use Thailand… more
Dec 25, 2012
Recently closed in Shanghai , the biannual wire China 2012, the 5th All China - International Wire and Cable Industry Trade Fair, and Tube China 2012, the 4th All China - International Tube and Pipe Trade Fair, wrapped up with record results - 1,399 exhibitors presented the latest machinery and products from the wire, cable and tube processing industries to 33,469 visitors.
The event was organized by Messe Düsseldorf, Messe Düsseldorf China and their local partners Metallurgical Council of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (MC-CCPIT) and Shanghai Electric Cable… more
Dec 25, 2012
The AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) has announced another year of business growth with space sold at the venue increasing by more than 20% for a second consecutive year. In total, more than 20 million square feet (1.86 million m2) of venue space was sold in 2012.
Additionally, around 100 inaugural large-scale EXPOtainment events were hosted at the venue this year, which includes large international and regional exhibitions and conferences, corporate banquets, and concerts. Large-scale trade shows hosted at AWE includes the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, Global Sources’ China… more
Dec 25, 2012
The biennial India Auto Expo motor show will relocate from its current venue at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi to the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida at the next edition. The change was based on serious traffic and visitor management problems reported by attendees and the Indian Trade Promotions Organisation (ITPO) at this year’s show.
Auto Expo was last held from 7th to 11th January 2012, and will be changed to run from 6th to 12th February 2014. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the change in timing and venue was mainly to avoid clashing… more
Dec 25, 2012
The Hong Kong Tourism Board(HKTB) announced the appointment of Kenneth Wong as general manager of MICE & Cruise with immediate effect. Prior to his new role, Wong was Head of Product Marketing at the HKTB.
In his new role covering the MICE industry, Wong will oversee the development and implementation of business strategies of the Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong(MEHK) Office to continue to provide support to the industry and attract more international, world-class events to Hong Kong. For the cruise industry, he will be tasked with strengthening partnerships with cruise line operators… more
Dec 25, 2012
The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) is forecasting revenues generated by international events in Malaysia to reach US$294 million in the 2012 financial year.
According to Tony Nagamaiah, general manager of International Events at MyCEB, as of the end of November 2012, total revenues reached US$249 million. Although it is worth noting that the total number of international events held in Malaysia in 2012 was slightly lower than the year before. A total of 189 international events were held in 2011 versus 179 this year.
Nagamaiah said, “Based on the first eleven… more
Dec 19, 2012
Driven by strong sales at home and abroad in 2012, Messe Frankfurt will be the first German trade show organizer to pass the €500 million sales mark, according to company officials.
“We expect to generate sales of around €538 million – the highest ever in the history of our group to date,” said Wolfgang Marzin, Messe Frankfurt’s president and CEO.
He added, “Thanks to hard work and a little luck, we were able to better our planned levels by almost €40 million.”
The 2012 sales are a 15-percent increase, compared with last year, with new… more
Dec 17, 2012
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events named Scott Craighead, vice president of Exhibitions and Events, and Rick Jennings, vice president of Partnership Relations.
"These promotions are natural steps as IAEE enhances its strategic plan," said IAEE President David DuBois.
He added, "This year's meetings have been very successful and we have a very busy year planned for 2013, in which we will continue to raise the bar for our members and our industry partners."
Craighead has been with IAEE for four years and is responsible for the overall planning… more
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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.”
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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